Romania greenhouse permits: issuing authorities and time limits
Which public bodies issue building licences and project approvals for commercial greenhouses in Romania, and the time limits written into law for each decision.
Who issues the permits
- Local town hall — Issues the urbanism certificate (certificat de urbanism) and building permit (autorizație de construire) under Law 50/1991.
- AFIR — Agency for Financing Rural Investments — Manages EU rural-development investment calls relevant to protected horticulture.
Legal time limits in Romania
Urbanism certificate (certificat de urbanism)
15 working days from registration
Law 50/1991, art. 6(2) (as amended by Law 193/2019) — Portal Legislativ, Ministry of JusticeBuilding permit (autorizație de construire)
30 days from a complete application
Law 50/1991, art. 7(1) — Portal Legislativ, Ministry of JusticeBuilding permit for agricultural outbuildings on a farm
15 days from registration
Law 50/1991, art. 7(1¹) — Portal Legislativ, Ministry of Justice
These are the limits written into law. Real processing times can be longer.
Public bodies and laws are named as institutional context; checklists are SeedMatchGroup planning guidance, not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the issuing authority.