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Illegal construction, the Coastal Act and environmental offences. On the Costa Blanca these matters frequently end up in the criminal courts and affect developers, technical professionals, private owners and public officials.
In brief. Defence in planning offences (illegal construction, planning misfeasance) and offences against the environment on the Costa Blanca. The Alicante coastline combines intense construction activity with strong environmental protection: that combination makes these offences a real risk for anyone who builds, manages or authorises.
A demolition order, a planning inspection or an environmental complaint: on the Costa Blanca these matters frequently end in criminal proceedings and affect developers, technical professionals, private individuals and public officials.
The Alicante coastline concentrates intense construction activity and strong environmental protection. That combination makes planning offences and offences against the environment a real risk for anyone who builds, manages or authorises. We act both for the defence and, where appropriate, for the prosecution.
| Role | Source of liability | Typical scenario | Defence focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer or builder | The unlawful works or the environmental harm | Building without a licence or on protected land | Authorisations, good faith and proportionality |
| Technical professional | Projects, supervision and certifications | Architect or engineer signing the project | Scope of duties and technical criteria |
| Public official | Planning misfeasance in licences | Knowingly granting an unlawful licence | Reports relied on and lawful discretion |
| Private owner | Certain cases of unlawful works | Extensions or works on non-developable land | Administrative route and regularisation |
| Company | Environmental liability of the entity | Discharges or emissions above limits | Compliance programme under Article 31 bis |
| All roles | Demolition and restoration | Demolition of what was built | Avoiding or limiting the measure |
| Victims and neighbours | Private prosecution | Harm caused by works or pollution | Evidence and full compensation |
| Legal person | 31 bis | Fine · suspension · dissolution | Absence of a compliance programme |
Each case depends on the planning classification of the land, the authorisations in place and the specific facts; this overview is indicative and does not replace the analysis of the individual file.
These cases are decided on technical evidence: planning classifications, licences, expert reports on the works and environmental measurements. For that reason we apply LIWARD, Legal Intelligence Warfare for Defense, our own methodology, which integrates legal intelligence, case-law analytics, financial and accounting analysis and e-forensics into a single procedural strategy. That is what distinguishes us from conventional criminal defence.
Developers and building companies facing planning or environmental proceedings on the Costa Blanca.
Architects, engineers and site managers whose projects or certifications are under scrutiny.
Officials and authorities investigated for planning misfeasance in the granting of licences.
Private owners facing demolition orders, and neighbours or communities harmed by unlawful works or pollution.
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