Urban Planning and Zoning

A real estate project is largely decided before the first excavation — in the planning documentation that establishes what may be built on a plot, at what height and for what use. Errors at this stage are the most expensive, because they surface late.

We assist developers, investors and owners in obtaining planning certificates, in preparing and securing approval of planning documentation, and in their dealings with local authorities. We equally represent those affected by unlawfully approved planning documentation.

Government Emergency Ordinance no. 31/2025 significantly changed this field, introducing maximum deadlines for issuing permits and approvals and a mechanism of tacit approval. Applying these provisions correctly can substantially shorten the timeline of a project.