Urban Planning Change in La Victoria de Acentejo, Tenerife

Overview

The Canary Islands government has officially announced a minor urban planning change in La Victoria de Acentejo, Tenerife. This modification aims to:

• Improve traffic flow
• Enhance parking near Santo Domingo, a busy area with schools, sports facilities, and community centers.

Details of the Change

• Permits the construction of a new road and parking spaces to ease congestion caused by increased local activity and upcoming infrastructure, including a new preschool.
• The decision follows a comprehensive environmental review, which concluded that the impact on the environment and local heritage is minimal.
• The government addressed concerns about potential archaeological and cultural assets, ruling out further archaeological surveys due to a lack of sufficient evidence of heritage sites.

Objectives

• Enhance safety and accessibility for residents, especially schoolchildren.
• Better accommodate the area's rising demand for parking.

Significance and Implementation

This approval signifies a step toward modernizing urban infrastructure in La Victoria de Acentejo, balancing development needs with environmental preservation.

• The measure’s implementation will proceed within a four-year window.
• After this period, a new environmental assessment may be required.

Expected Outcomes

• Safer, more accessible, and more efficient urban spaces for residents and visitors alike.

Summary

Overall, the local authorities believe this adjustment will foster a more functional and sustainable urban environment.