San Cristóbal de La Laguna Urban Planning Update

Overview

The San Cristóbal de La Laguna city council has disclosed new details about the suspension of building licenses for certain properties as part of a minor modification to the city's urban planning catalog. This process, announced earlier in June 2025, aims to expand and update the existing Basic Adaptation of the General Urban Plan from 2004, especially around architectural and ethnographic heritage.

Key Details

• The latest publication includes an annex listing 103 properties, mainly of ethnographic value, where building permits are temporarily suspended.
• This move highlights the authorities’ effort to protect local heritage while the modification progresses.
• The detailed list of properties and plans can be viewed on the municipal Urban Planning website.

Impact

• This update is significant for residents, property owners, and developers in La Laguna.
• It impacts permissions for new constructions or renovations in designated heritage zones.
• The city emphasizes safeguarding its cultural identity amid urban growth, balancing development with preservation.

Official Statement

The announcement was signed on August 29, 2025, by the head of urban planning, Ana Isabel Abreu Rosado, reflecting the ongoing efforts to regulate and protect the region’s valuable architectural and ethnographic assets.

"This measure is crucial to ensure the conservation of our cultural heritage while accommodating necessary urban development," said Ana Isabel Abreu Rosado.