Overview

• Barcelona Fácil introduces 18 measures across urbanistic, administrative, and normative areas, aiming to reduce delays and improve efficiency.
• Construction permits will be accelerated by eliminating the 30-day deferred notification period and introducing phased licensing for certain projects like protected housing.
• The city will update outdated municipal regulations, with four in ten currently over 15 years old, to enhance legal clarity and reduce duplication.
• A new Office of Professional Attention, operational by late 2026, will improve communication between the city council and professionals handling urbanistic procedures.
• Digital processes will expand from 80% to 95% by 2027 through upgrades to the Virtual Office of Procedures, simplifying administrative tasks for citizens.