Santiago del Teide Town Council Announces Urban Development Plan Modification

The Santiago del Teide town council announced plans to modify part of its urban development plan, focusing on a parcel surrounded by El Lajial, La Salvaje, and Avenida Marítima streets in Puerto de Santiago.

This change will reclassify the land as municipal equipment or similar, overriding previous plans from the Puerto Santiago modernization project. The move aims to give the village more control over land use, especially for permanent facilities, linking to broader efforts to boost local development and community services.

Process and Temporary Measures

The process involves environmental assessment, initial approval, and public consultation, expected to take several months. During this period, the town will suspend licenses for land subdivision, construction, or demolition on this parcel for up to a year. This safeguard prevents new developments until the plan is finalized.

Objectives and Impacts

The decision underscores the municipality’s desire for greater autonomy in managing local land plans and infrastructure, which could impact future projects and property uses in the area.

Public comments and legal recourse are open for those affected before the changes become official.

"This move reflects ongoing efforts by local authorities to adapt planning strategies to better serve community needs, strengthening local governance and urban resilience."