The Town Planning section's remit covers the control and use of land, and the appearance of the built and natural environment. The section is responsible for forward planning, formulation of planning policy and development control. All "development" in Gibraltar requires planning permission (in addition to approval under the building regulations where relevant) before works may start. The decision-making authority is the Development & Planning Commission.
The Town Planning section's work also covers the administration of advertisement consent applications, applications for tax relief on external improvements, tables and chairs licences and sandwich board licences. The section works closely with Building Control and other government departments, agencies and non-statutory bodies on matters relevant to town planning.
Department of Town Planning & Building Control
Suite 631, Europort
Gibraltar
Tel: +350 20075483
Fax: +350 20074086
Email: tpbc.enquiries@gibraltar.gov.gi
Opening Times
Winter Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8am - 4:15pm
Summer Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8am - 3:30pm
Friday: 8am - 3:00pm