The San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council has unblocked the redevelopment of the T-1 industrial park in El Tablero by granting technical approval to its Urban Environment Action Plan. The environmental impact reports, validated this month, open a 45-day public consultation period. The council seeks to resolve decades of legal paralysis and lack of legal protection for a group of long-time property owners trapped in a limbo of undeveloped land. The municipal decision rules out urban planning inaction. Local authorities are choosing a path of aggressive transformation in response to the housing crisis that is crippling the archipelago's tourism sector.
The final plan activates what is known as Alternative Two. This option amends the General Plan to define an Urban Regeneration and Renewal Area. The new zoning will legalize existing sports fields and open spaces. Owners will be able to register their titles in the Property Registry. The plan unlocks the granting of residential building permits. The City Council maintains that the economic revitalization of the urban area justifies the regulatory cost. Planners justify the technical intervention due to the pressing need for building land in a region dominated by the holiday market.
The regulatory document aligns with the Gran Canaria Island Planning Plan. The island framework classifies the area as urban land under the C.1.1 designation. Technical experts note that this higher classification is merely indicative. The local planning regulations maintain compatibility with the guidelines of the Special Territorial Plan for Island Tourism Development. Sectoral regulations designate the urban center of El Tablero as exclusively residential. The project aims to rehabilitate areas of degraded land located on the outskirts of the established city. The urban planning department intends to eliminate the negative visual impact of abandoned lots within the active residential area.
Environmental regulations mandate a strict protocol for controlling particulate matter during construction. Construction companies must continuously monitor fine dust fractions (PM10 and PM2.5) using automated measurement systems. Technical guidelines require the implementation of physical barriers, protective netting, and systematic spraying with evaporative additives if safety thresholds are exceeded. The specifications incorporate the limits established in the Technical Instruction for the protection of workers against the inhalation of crystalline silica. The requirements set the maximum respirable dust level at 0,05 milligrams per cubic meter. Transport trucks will operate covered with airtight tarpaulins. Material cutting operations will require covered, insulated buildings.
The City Council has introduced unique restrictions to protect the wildlife surrounding Maspalomas. The regulations explicitly prohibit feeding stray cats or pigeons throughout the entire area. The text formally bans the establishment of new cat colonies to avoid ecological pressure on native species. Construction companies will not be allowed to use chemical herbicides in green spaces. Exterior maintenance will prioritize ecological gardening techniques and low-water-consumption plants. The safety plan prohibits the uncontrolled use of pesticides or rodenticides. The local administration seeks to curb the risk of secondary poisoning in the coastal birdlife.
The urban redevelopment requires strict adherence to the Canary Islands Climate Change and Energy Transition Law. The guidelines mandate that future residential buildings maximize their energy self-sufficiency through the widespread installation of photovoltaic solar panels. Architectural projects must utilize highly durable, low-emission materials during the manufacturing phase. Facades will be designed to blend seamlessly with the landscape, using non-reflective colors. The City Council will require validated environmental certifications from contracting companies. The ordinance will penalize the use of striking colors that disrupt the aesthetic of El Tablero's traditional town center.
The archaeological protocol includes an automatic work stoppage clause in the event of accidental discoveries underground. Earthworks will be halted immediately if pre-Hispanic remains are found. Construction companies will report any incidents to the Culture and Historical Heritage Service of the Gran Canaria Island Council, in accordance with regional legislation. Work will be concentrated during daylight hours to minimize noise pollution. Developers will financially compensate neighboring property owners for temporary alterations to fences or essential utility connections. The Urban Planning Department is committed to completing the infrastructure projects within a short timeframe to mitigate any concerns from the local population.
