Law 26/2026, which entered into force on March 1st, 2026, provides the extension of the deadline for building permits from 36 to 48 months.
The extension concerns the deadlines for the start and completion of works, provided that the deadlines have not already expired on the date of notification by the interested party.
The regulation applies to:
– Building Permits
– SCIA
– Landscape Authorizations and Environmental Declarations and Authorizations.
– Land Subdivision Agreements and equivalent Urban Planning Agreements provided for by regional legislation formed until 31 December 2024
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