Date Published: 17/07/2026
New flood rules could restrict building in parts of Murcia
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Cartagena, Lorca, Molina de Segura and parts of the Mar Menor area could be among the most affected by proposed new regulations
The proposed rules, put forward by Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition, are designed to reduce the impact of flooding following recent disasters such as the devastating
DANA storms that hit Valencia in 2024 and repeated flooding around the Mar Menor.
In lower-risk flood zones, residential construction may still be allowed, but buildings would need to be raised above predicted flood levels and underground construction would remain prohibited.
The proposals would also require anyone selling a property in a designated flood-risk area to declare this in the property's official paperwork. The information would then be recorded in the Land Registry.
The draft regulations are currently open for public consultation and have not yet been approved.
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