Spain • Comunidad de Madrid
Site analysis in Madrid
An introduction to site analysis in Madrid, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
Plan General de Ordenacion Urbana 1997 + revisions + Ley del Suelo Madrid
Key constraints
- BIC heritage protections
- Paseo del Prado UNESCO WHS
- Manzanares green corridor
- Madrid Nuevo Norte view cones
Climate context
Csa hot-summer Mediterranean continental. 2770 hrs sunshine. 420mm rainfall.
Topography
Plateau 650m AOD, gentle slopes toward Manzanares river.
Transport spine
Metro 12 lines, Cercanias 9 lines, EMT bus, light rail.
Building height context
CTBA Cuatro Torres 235-250m cluster. Centro heritage 5-7 storeys. Ensanche 8-10.
Notable recent projects
- Madrid Nuevo Norte (Chamartin)
- Operacion Campamento
- Mahou-Calderon
Questions
What planning policies apply in Madrid?
Plan General de Ordenacion Urbana 1997 + revisions + Ley del Suelo Madrid
What are the most common site constraints in Madrid?
BIC heritage protections. Paseo del Prado UNESCO WHS. Manzanares green corridor. Madrid Nuevo Norte view cones.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Madrid?
Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.
Run a site analysis in Madrid
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