Diputación Begins Drafting Nerja's New General Urban Plan

Nerja is preparing for its future. The Diputación de Málaga has officially started drafting the town's new General Municipal Urban Plan (Plan General de Ordenación Municipal, or PGOM). This comprehensive master plan will establish the strategic framework guiding how the town grows, organises its land, and manages urban regulations over the coming decades.

For decades, Nerja has charmed travellers and new residents alike with its whitewashed historic streets, scenic cliffs, and dramatic mountain backdrop. As the town evolves, balancing day-to-day life, tourism, and environmental preservation requires a modern planning vision.

A Roadmap for Sustainable Growth

The newly initiated PGOM represents a crucial step toward updating the local urban planning system. The master plan focuses on modernising existing zoning rules, aligning the municipality with contemporary environmental guidelines, and creating a sustainable blueprint for territorial development.

Urban planning at this scale shapes almost every facet of local life. While drafting such a framework is a thorough, technical process handled by regional and municipal planners, its long-term impact touches residential zoning, green spaces, public infrastructure, and commercial areas across Nerja.

What This Means for Visitors and Residents

For international visitors, second-home owners, and prospective property buyers, the drafting of a new general plan signals long-term stability and forward-looking stewardship for Nerja.

• Preserving Town Character: Modern planning frameworks aim to safeguard what makes Andalusian coastal towns unique, ensuring future development respects existing architectural character and natural landscapes.
• Improved Living Spaces: By rethinking territorial balance and zoning, the plan seeks to improve connectivity, open spaces, and local services for both residents and holidaymakers.
• Sustainable Tourism: Updating municipal regulations ensures infrastructure can support year-round sustainability while meeting the demands of high season without sacrificing local charm.

As drafting progresses through its technical and administrative stages, the resulting framework will define Nerja's urban landscape for future generations.

Good to know

• Initiative: Drafting of the Plan General de Ordenación Municipal (PGOM).
• Leading authority: Diputación de Málaga in coordination with local municipal authorities.
• Focus: Modernising zoning, strategic land-use planning, and sustainable urban development.
• Impact: Sets the long-term guidelines for infrastructure, housing, and territorial growth in Nerja.