Marbella Clears Way for 428 New Homes in €22 Million Río Real Expansion Marbella Town Hall has approved planning terms for a 428-home residential scheme at Río Real Golf alongside a €22 million developer infrastructure package. A long-stalled corner of eastern Marbella has received the green light to move into full development. Municipal authorities have signed off on the urbanisation agreement for a new residential sector at Río Real Golf, paving the way for up to 428 new homes alongside a massive €22 million infrastructure investment funded by private developers. Unlocking East Marbella Growth The approved sector sits adjacent to the established golf course, just minutes from the coast and Marbella's eastern entrance. For years, the parcel remained constrained by regional planning procedures. The town hall's recent finalisation of the management terms means works on internal roads, utility networks, water retention systems and public green zones can now advance directly to the site execution phase. Under the urban planning agreement, the private developers will bear the entire €22 million infrastructure burden. This includes constructing upgraded arterial access connecting the sector cleanly to the A-7 coastal highway, avoiding the bottleneck risks that have troubled earlier developments along the eastern district. High Specification Housing and Community Assets The planned 428 properties will feature a mix of medium-density apartments, penthouses and boutique semi-detached villas designed to satisfy sustained international buyer demand. Over recent seasons, house hunters seeking newly completed properties have faced tight inventory across Marbella's urban boundaries, making major sector approvals an important release valve for local market pressure. Buyers looking at newly launched coastal stock often track these major sector clearances through specialist agencies such as Marbella New Homes to secure off-plan positioning early. Beyond private residential plots, the agreement allocates dedicated public parcels for sports amenities, public gardens and social equipment. The town hall confirmed that the municipal land transfer will yield over 15,000 square metres of open community space, which will be handed over fully landscaped once construction of the primary road network concludes. Delivery Timelines and Practical Impact Preliminary ground preparation and utility installation works are slated to begin before the close of the year, with heavy construction phased over a 36-month timeline. Residents and motorists using the Río Real access lanes should expect minor diversions near the golf clubhouse entrance, though municipal planners state two-way traffic flow will remain protected throughout the road-widening phase.