Licence for restaurants and bars in Mallorca

What does a bar or restaurant need to open?

A hospitality establishment combines several technical requirements at once. These are the points that must be resolved to open with every guarantee:

Classification and licenceDepending on capacity and surface area, it is processed as a major or minor activity (Law 7/2013).

Acoustic insulationSoundproofing that avoids disturbing the neighbours and respects the permitted levels.

Fume extractionKitchen fume outlet above the roof and renewal of the premises' air.

Fire protectionCompartmentation, evacuation routes, capacity and extinguishing systems under the CTE.

Health and hygieneConditions of the kitchen and the food handling areas.

AccessibilityAdapted access and toilet for people with reduced mobility.

InstallationsElectrical, kitchen gas and air conditioning, designed and legalised.

TerracesIf you set up a terrace, its occupation of public space is processed separately.

Noise: the point that generates the most conflicts

In the hospitality sector, noise nuisance to neighbouring dwellings is the most common cause of complaints and, in serious cases, of closure. That is why it is advisable to resolve the acoustic insulation from the outset: an acoustic study determines the insulation required (floors, ceilings, walls, air outlets and equipment) so as not to exceed the permitted levels and to avoid problems with the neighbourhood and the Administration. The acoustic insulation is justified in accordance with the CTE DB-HR and the applicable municipal noise ordinance.

What do we do?

We manage the entire application process, from the initial consultation to the opening, so you only worry about your business:

1

StudyWe analyse your premises and its classification.

2

Technical projectAcoustics, fire protection, fumes and installations.

3

ProcessingLicence before the Town Hall.

4

OpeningConstruction management and final certificate.

Are you going to open a bar or restaurant?

We study your premises, tell you exactly what it needs and take care of the entire application process until you open.

Frequently asked questions

What licence does a bar or restaurant need in Mallorca?

It depends on the capacity and the surface area: most bars and restaurants are processed as a major or minor activity under Law 7/2013. In addition to the licence, the premises must comply with fire protection, acoustic insulation, fume extraction, health and accessibility requirements.

Why is acoustic insulation so important in a restaurant?

Because noise towards neighbouring dwellings is the most common cause of complaints and closures in the hospitality sector. An acoustic study and proper soundproofing ensure that permitted levels are not exceeded and prevent conflicts with the neighbourhood and the Town Hall.