Applus+ ECUV in the Valencian Community

An ECUV (Urban Planning Collaborating Entity) is a private entity authorized to support the Administration in the verification and control of urban development actions.

Its role is to review projects requiring a permit or responsible declaration and ensure compliance with the current urban regulations in the Valencian Community.

Yes. Entities must be registered in the RECUV (Registry of Collaborating Entities for Verification and Control of Urban Development Actions).

Being registered enables the entity to issue the ECUV certificate, which is valid for municipal urban planning procedures.

No. Hiring an ECUV is voluntary, but it is extremely useful for speeding up the processing of building permits and responsible declarations.

The certificate of conformity issued by the ECUV can replace the technical municipal report in many municipalities, significantly accelerating the administrative process.

Applus+ provides advanced urban planning verification services, including:

• Review of the project’s technical documentation
• Verification of compliance with urban and sectoral regulations
• Assessment of alignment with urban planning regulations
• Issuance of conformity or non-conformity certificates
• Technical inspections during or after construction works
• Verification of safety, habitability, and functionality parameters

These services facilitate the correct processing of permits and responsible declarations.

Hiring an ECUV offers key advantages:

• Faster urban planning procedures
• Greater technical and legal certainty
• Reduced waiting times for obtaining permits
• Preliminary review that avoids corrections and delays
• Guarantee of regulatory compliance

It is especially useful for developers, architects, and builders seeking speed and technical reliability.

Applus+ stands out due to:

• Strong technical expertise
• Speed in issuing certificates
• Independence, impartiality, and objectivity
• A multidisciplinary team specialized in urban planning verification
• Rigorous application of regional and municipal regulations

It is one of the most recognized ECUV entities in the Valencian Community.

• Verifiable urban development actions include:
• New construction and extensions
• Renovations and rehabilitations
• Works on protected or heritage buildings
• Land division and parceling
• Fencing and enclosure of plots
• Demolitions
• Installation of signs and billboards
• Land use and occupation
• Urban compatibility certificates for tourist dwellings (VUT)

Yes, in general, it is valid throughout the Valencian Community under Decree 62/2020.
However, some municipalities may have specific ordinances regulating its use, so prior consultation is recommended.

• Pricing depends on the complexity of the urban project and the type of action.
• Applus+ applies fees aligned with regulations and clear technical criteria.
• The fee table can be consulted through the link available on their website.

Applus+ is an ENAC accredited body with extensive experience in building, technical control, and urban planning verification.

Its work is based on impartiality, technical rigor, and strict compliance with regulations, ensuring a reliable, high quality service.