Sofia Rodrigues Nunes and João Marques Rodrigues examine the latest developments in the Urban Simplex

Key changes to the Urban Simplex, an update aimed at streamlining urban management and increasing citizens’ confidence.

Our professionals review the updated version of the Urban Simplex, highlighting how it corrects flaws in the first version by clarifying procedures, eliminating ambiguities, and improving administrative timelines. Particularly noteworthy are the redefinition of deadlines, the alignment of the “qualified” PIP with licensing, and the simplification of preliminary obligations. The update also introduces controversial changes, such as limiting prior hearings and reducing oversight periods, with the goal of strengthening accountability and legal certainty.

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