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# CNMC proposes major reform to Spanish land laws

6 November 2026 at 16:34

> The CNMC suggests making all unprotected land urbanisable and using AI to speed up building licenses and reduce administrative delays.

The **National Commission for Markets and Competition** (CNMC) published a 262-page study on 5 November 2026, proposing that all land not subject to protection be deemed suitable for urbanisation. President **Juan José Ganuza** advocates for a less rigid model.

The report suggests a digital single window for sectoral reports and the use of AI to automate planning verifications. It also recommends replacing prior administrative questioning with responsible declarations, a measure requested by the **APCE** and **CNC** since 2021.

Current administrative bottlenecks delay building licenses by up to 18 months. These proposals follow the withdrawal of government **Land Law** reforms in 2024, aiming to prevent the total annulment of urban plans due to minor technical or formal errors.



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