Spanish officials are investigating singer Katy Perry for possible environmental damage of protected dunes following her latest Ibiza-set music video.

Perry's latest music video Lifetimes shows the US star partying and dancing on the islands of Ibiza and Formentera. 

But in some shots, it is believed she is seen dancing on the protected dunes on the isle of S'Espalmador.

The Balearic regional government — which governs over the Spanish enclave — issued a statement from its environmental ministry on Tuesday local time, saying Perry's production company did not request authorisation to film.

The statement notes filming in the region "is authorisable" but the production did not seek permission. 

"We want to clarify that in no case had the production company requested authorisation from the ministry to carry out the filming, and that is why preliminary investigation actions have been initiated," the statement read. 

It reiterates the filming could not be considered a "crime against the environment".

Perry is yet to comment on the investigation. 

It continues a negative publicity streak for Perry's comeback album 143, after the single Woman's World was savaged by critics and fans alike upon its July release. 

Perry is also set to headline the AFL's pre-game grand final entertainment in September.