Agreement on Urban Planning in Canary Islands

Parties Involved

• The Canary Islands government
• The San Miguel de Abona town hall

Purpose of the Agreement

• To advance the town's Supletor General Urban Planning Plan
• The plan initially started in 2013
• Aims to shape the municipality's urban development
• Incorporates ongoing reviews respecting recent legal changes in land use regulation

Key Points

• Ensures a collaborative effort in completing the plan’s formulation, municipal participation, and final approval
• Despite delays, the plan remains vital for guiding sustainable growth and tourism development
• Both parties reaffirm their commitment to work together over the next four years, with potential extensions
• An oversight committee will monitor progress, address issues, and ensure transparency and swift decision-making

Significance

• Highlights the ongoing importance of structured urban planning in Spain’s Canary Islands
• Region where tourism and development are closely intertwined
• Effective planning is key to balancing growth with natural preservation
• Such planning directly impacts residents and visitors alike