Alejandro Marichal: “The process we initiated in 2020 culminates in a decisive step for the future of Annex II and demonstrates that the transformation of the municipality requires vision, perseverance, and long-term work.”
Yilenia Vega: “Having a stable legal framework will allow us to continue promoting actions that improve the image, strengthen its appeal and contribute to consolidating the tourist excellence of Maspalomas Costa Canaria”
Future of the Annex II Shopping Centre in Playa del Inglés: Administrative Concession and Modernization
The San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council has taken a key step for the future of the Anexo II Shopping Centre , located in Playa del Inglés , by accepting the conditions imposed by the Directorate General for the Coast and the Sea . This decision will allow for the granting of an administrative concession for several municipal plots of land included within the public maritime-terrestrial domain, following the demarcation approved in 1995.
The acceptance of these conditions will be ratified shortly by the full City Council, representing a fundamental step forward in the legal regularization of the affected areas. The procedure, initiated in October 2020 by the Department of Urban Planning under the direction of Alejandro Marichal , aims to provide legal certainty to the commercial and tourist areas of Annex II, thereby facilitating future improvement and modernization projects.
Legal Regularization and Municipal Management in Playa del Inglés
After years of administrative procedures and coordination between public administrations, this agreement will allow the City Council to manage these strategic lands with legal guarantees. Furthermore, it opens the door to planning new urban improvements that will enhance the tourist and commercial appeal of the area.
Once the administrative concession is formalized, the authorized uses of the affected plots will be maintained, including open terraces, pedestrian walkways, and green areas. Conservation, repair, and modernization works compatible with the Coastal Law may also be carried out, provided they do not increase the surface area or volume.
The resolution grants the City Council a preferential right for sixty years to obtain future concessions for these lands designated for new uses and developments. This strengthens its capacity to plan the sustainable development of the Anexo II Shopping Centre and its surrounding area.
Institutional Statements on Annex II
The First Deputy Mayor, Alejandro Marichal , emphasized that this process represents much more than a simple administrative concession . In his words, " We are taking a decisive step to restore the necessary legal certainty and continue transforming one of Playa del Inglés' most emblematic commercial and tourist areas ." Marichal also stressed that urban transformation requires perseverance and intensive administrative management , noting that this process, initiated in 2020, is now beginning to yield tangible results for San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
Delimitation and Protection of the Public Domain in Playa del Inglés
The resolution from the Directorate General for the Coast and the Sea precisely defines the spaces that may continue to be used for terraces and other commercial purposes, taking as a reference the Regulatory Ordinances of the Special Plan of Annex II approved in 1990. In this way, the permanence of the terraces within the authorized areas is guaranteed, as well as the possibility of carrying out conservation, repair and modernization works, always respecting the legal limits established for surface area, volume or height.
Furthermore, the regulations establish the obligation to correct any encroachments that exceed permitted space. These include terraces that surpass the authorized width along the dune promenade, unauthorized encroachments on crosswalks and the central plaza, as well as displays or extensions of premises that encroach on areas designated for pedestrian traffic. This delimitation strengthens the protection of public space , improves accessibility, and provides greater legal certainty for both the City Council and the establishments located in Annex II.
Modernization and Future Urban Development in Maspalomas
This new legal framework opens up new opportunities for planning future actions aimed at modernizing the Anexo II Shopping Centre . A gradual renovation of terraces and public spaces is planned, contributing to a more cohesive and attractive image for one of the main access points to Maspalomas beach. All these improvements must be carried out in accordance with the limits established by the Coastal Law, the municipal urban planning regulations, and the Municipal Ordinance Regulating Terraces.
For her part, Yilenia Vega, Councillor for Tourism and Beaches, highlighted that Annex II is one of the most iconic areas of Playa del Inglés and is the first impression many visitors have upon arriving in this emblematic tourist zone. In her words: " Having a stable legal framework will allow us to promote initiatives to improve its image, strengthen its tourist appeal, and consolidate the excellence of Maspalomas Costa Canaria ."
Validity of the administrative concession and long-term planning
Once the administrative concession for the plots of land in the Anexo II Shopping Centre is formalized, it will remain in effect until September 28, 2055, in accordance with the transitional provisions of the Coastal Law. This legal framework guarantees municipal management of these strategic spaces in Playa del Inglés for decades to come, allowing for the planning and implementation of actions that will continue to improve one of the municipality's most iconic locations.
The legal stability obtained with this concession not only facilitates the conservation and modernization of existing infrastructure, but also strengthens the City Council's ability to project new initiatives aimed at enhancing the tourist and commercial appeal of both Annex II and its immediate surroundings.
In short, this administrative advancement represents a fundamental step towards consolidating Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas Costa Canaria as leading tourist destinations in the Canary Islands, ensuring sustainable and orderly development in accordance with current urban and tourist quality standards.
