By Aurelia Munoz •
Updated: 26 Nov 2024 • 19:15 • 1 minute read
The Balearic government intends to amend urban planning regulations to permit the regularisation of illegal constructions on common rustic land after eight years.
Vice President Antoni Costa explained that the objective is to reduce risk rather than impose outright bans, in line with the ruling party s pledge to legalise such buildings, a policy supported by voters.
Costa disclosed that approximately 30,000 illegal homes currently exist on rustic land across the Balearic Islands. He acknowledged shortcomings in administrative oversight and emphasised the need to resolve these irregularities through required improvements and financial contributions.
A legalisation process, introduced in July, allows property owners to regularise these homes over a three-year period, provided the statute of limitations has expired, making demolition no longer an option.
To begin the legalisation process, owners must submit a technical project to their local council. Upon approval, they are required to pay a fee based on the property’s value and the proposed improvements: 10 per cent in the first year, 12.5 per cent in the second year, and 15 per cent in the third year. Owners must also implement measures to improve environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and water conservation.
Once the project is approved, councils will have six months to complete the process and finalise the property s legalisation. This initiative seeks to resolve long-standing planning violations while promoting compliance with modern standards, ultimately benefiting both the environment and the community.
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