We are considering a small piece of Agro-Forest land in Portugal. It has a barn construction built by previous owner but without planning. Would we be able to develop this barn further or asked to take it down? tia 
Buying land in Portugal with a barn...
hannahtheherb
13 March 2018 14:50:18
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vwapachey
15 March 2018 14:32:40
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From what I have read on other forums, if it was built without planning then it was illegally built and yes when they find out they will most likely ask you to take it down . Check out this website though..http://www.casteloconstruction.info/2014/08/08/questions-building-permission-planning-processes/ .
lcosta72
19 March 2018 19:53:48
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Hi
only in your local city council - Camara municipal - you can get the right answer.
Best regards,
Portuguese tutor, Luis Costa
JMSP
19 March 2018 21:00:31
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It really depends on the sort of structure you're talking about. As lcosta72 mentioned, ou might want to schedule a meeting in your city council to understand any existing building constraints.
Jean-Paul Burtin
20 March 2018 22:39:13
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Hi,
A classic in Portugal. 8 months ago, when looking for buying a house, we were presented many houses with an "illegal status", namely smming pool, or garden walls, or additional room without permit. In addition there are all the so-called "off-shore houses" whose owner is an off-shore company.
We were very, very, very strongly discouraged by our professional real estate agent to buy such properties.
It looks your barn is not in a legal situation. I would demolish it and reconstruct something new with a permit. (before demolishing, make sure the barn is not protected by a specific status like an historic monument or so)
Good luck
Jean-Paul Burtin
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