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THE LAND
THE AREA
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PLOT DATA
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PROPERTY TAX DATA
Information regarding the potential use and development of this land:
1. Permitted uses are strictly regulated by Andalusian regional legislation—specifically the LISTA Law (Law for the Promotion of Territorial Sustainability in Andalusia)—and by Mojácar’s local urban planning regulations.
2. Given the size of this plot, it is not possible to build a standard private residential home. In Andalusia, constructing a detached single-family dwelling on rural land (unconnected to an agricultural operation) requires a minimum plot size of 25,000 m².
3. The property is situated on flat terrain at the foot of Mojácar la Vieja and its archaeological excavation sites, within the *Vega del Río Aguas* (Aguas River floodplain).
This entails two important constraints to consider:
a. Maximum Archaeological Protection: As the plot lies directly opposite and at the foot of Mojácar la Vieja (the original Andalusi settlement), it falls within an archaeological buffer zone. Consequently, any project requiring ground excavation (such as installing septic tanks or foundations for a large outbuilding) requires express authorization from the Andalusian Regional Government's Department of Culture, following the completion of archaeological test pits.
b. Flood-Prone Area / Traditional Floodplains (*Vegas Tradicionales*): Mojácar’s General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) strictly classifies "Traditional Floodplains" and areas prone to flooding associated with the river channel. The "El Jardín" area is part of the floodplain's lower catchment basin. As this is flat agricultural land, the Southern River Basin Authority (*Confederación Hidrográfica del Sur*) and the Andalusian Regional Government strictly restrict extraordinary developments, such as the establishment of campsites with overnight accommodation (tourist lodging). •
Feasible options:
1. Legal tool shed / agricultural storage (utilizing existing electricity and water connections):
One can apply to build a tool shed sized appropriately for the 6,049 m² plot (ranging from 20 to 40 m²). Since this does not alter the primary land use (which is agricultural) and can be justified as necessary for property and irrigation system maintenance, the Town Hall is more likely to grant authorization. The availability of nearby electricity and water connections makes this storage structure both possible and feasible.
2. Property fencing:
The perimeter of the property can be fenced to protect crops or clearly mark boundaries. Under LISTA regulations, permanent fencing on rural land requires a municipal permit and must comply with the aesthetic, material, and setback standards (regarding distance from public roads) established by the Mojácar Town Hall.
3. Olive grove operation and optimization:
Given the fertile valley-bottom soil and available irrigation water, the property can be modernized by installing an automated, electric-powered drip irrigation system. This allows for increased production from existing olive trees or the introduction of complementary vegetable crops.
4. Private recreational use (excluding residential construction): As the land is flat and highly accessible, it is ideal for use as a family recreational retreat on weekends, offering a clean, well-kept environment
and direct views of the historical archaeological site.