Balcony overlooking the neighbour in Portugal

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A balcony, terrace or similar structure that looks onto the neighbouring plot also needs a 1.5 metre gap if its parapet is lower than 1.5 metres along all or part of its length (Código Civil, art. 1360.º, n.º 2).

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Law

Código Civil (Decreto-Lei n.º 47344/66)

Article

1360.º, n.º 2

Minimum gap

1.5 metres (metro e meio)

Applies to

Balconies (varandas), terraces (terraços), flat open platforms (eirados) and similar works

Parapet

The restriction applies when the parapet (parapeito) is lower than 1.5 metres along all or part of its length

Exception

Plots separated by a public road or path (art. 1361.º)

Official text

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Sources

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Checked

2026-11-05