Planning Permission for the Villages of Turgut, Selimiye, Orhaniye, Bozburun, Sogut, and Hisaronu | Marmaris | Turkey

This permission is subject to the Datca Bozburun planning authority. In August 2006, with joint efforts between the Mugla Provincial Planning and Development Directorate and the Private Government Chief Administration, an operation called "Transitional Period Development Provisions" was reinforced.

To be more specific: These are transitional period development provisions, governed within the boundaries of Mugla province, belonging to the 1/25 scale environmental social order of rural settlement of the protected areas. We believe that this authority was developed in order to prevent unauthorized, illegal building development. This amendment comprises of 3 pages and 18 clauses. In short, let us clarify that this does not mean that there is planning permission in the villages. However, property that conforms to the specified criteria and has legal building permission, can be constructed on, based on the specified dimensions.

According to the 1/25 scale environmental develoment plans, Village Settlement Areas and Village Development Areas are referred to as "rural settlement areas". Combinations can be made in these areas, however, allotment is not possible. Parcels less than 400 m2, 100 meters from the sea, 15 meters from the the cadastral road within the Village Settlement Areas, and land with boundaries not more the 25 meters, within the village Development Areas are subject to these Planning Rules. First level (1st floor) construction permission cannot exceed 85 m2, and the building cannot be higher than 2 levels (2 stories). This is applicable to parcels that border the cadastral road(s) from either the left or right sides. This is a mandatory rule. The land owner does not have to be registered with the village vital statistics if the plan is to build a pension and/or bed and breakfast on their land. Land owners registered with the village vital statistics are allowed to build 2 dwellings on each parcel. Other than the home construction planning authority, there is an additional 25 m2 permittable construction for outbuildings, such as storage buildings, barns, and the like.

FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO BUY LAND IN ORDER TO BUILD RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS within the Villages

• Must be frontline with the Cadastral road
• Within 15 meters from the Village Settlement Areas and 25 meters from the Village Development Areas
• Must be at least 100 meters from the sea
• Must be outside the governmental zoned agricultural land
• The land cannot be situated within the areas that are zoned as historical sites

As far as we know, the planning permissions for the villages are nearing its final stages and our hope is that these beautiful virgin villages will maintain and preserve their natural beauty and that the planning permissions will soon be finalized. We find the Transitional Period Development Rules to be favorable. Please email or telephone us for more information.

Buying Farm Land in Turkey

According to the articles 35 of Title Deeds Law, foreign nationals (real persons) are able to acquire real estate in Turkey on the conditions of being reciprocal and complying with legal restrictions.

In implementation of the reciprocity principle, it is essential that real estate acquisition right given by a foreign country to its own citizens and to commercial companies estatblished in foreign countries according to the laws of these countries are also given to the citizens and commercial companies of the Republic of Turkey.

Where and what type of property can foreigners buy?

Foreign nationals (real persons) from countries with which there exist legal de facto reciprocities in relation to property purchase can buy properties in zones covered by an Implementary Development Plan ("Uygulama Imar Plani" in Turkish) or a Local Development Plan ("Mevzii Imar Plani" in Turkish) for use of residential or commercial purpose.

What is the application for Buying Farm Land by Foreign Nationals?

Foreign Nationals (real persons), can buy farm land, with the stipulation that they open a Turkish Company in Turkey. The Title Deeds of Farm Land cannot be transferred into the names of foreign nationals but rather their Turkish Company. This type of land purchase is ideal if you are planning on opening a business in Turkey - for examle a Touristic type of business near or by the sea, such as a Bed and Breakfast / Pension. Or if you would like to purchase a large piece of land with sea and mountain views for a private holiday or residential / retirement home. For more information on this subject matter or buying property in Turkey, please do not hesitate to contact us for details.