Act 7/2002 of December 17, regarding the Urban Development of Andalusia [Ley de Ordenación Urbanística de Andalucía published in the BOLETÍN OFICIAL DE LA JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA no. 429 of December 19 2002) has been in force since January 2003.

This Act requires that current PGOU (General Urban Plans) be adapted to the new legislation, for which Town Councils have a period of 4 years.
Revision of the PGOU of the town or village where you have real property (land and/or dwelling) may significantly alter the situation of your property on the basis of:

» A modification of land classification:
Change to land for urban development: prescribed, sectored, non-sectored.
Change to urban land: consolidated, non-consolidated

» A modification of land zoning:
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
Facilities: Educational, Sport, Social

» Being subject to expropriation due to:
Change to land for urban development
Change to urban land
The passage of a general system (road, railway, etc.) or installation of public facilities, etc.

In addition, the Andalusian Act introduces the figure of the Urban Planning Agent, which caused great controversy and complaints on the part of European citizens in the Region of Valencia who own a primary or secondary residence there.

Regarding this controversy in the Region of Valencia:
» An article was published on March 8th 2003 in “ Valencia Life”.
» A letter from the Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Spain (Mr Stephen Wright) was published in the daily newspaper “El Mundo”, number 318, on October 24th 2003.
» 17 ambassadors in Spain of European Union countries wrote to the President of Spain (Mr Rodríguez Zapatero) urging him to intervene in view of the “urban development abuse” taking place in the region of Valencia.
» The European Parliament issued a report dated 25-28 May 2004 concerning “The Fact-finding Mission to Valencia, Spain”. Petition 609/2003 by Charles Svoboda.
» The German television channel “Bayerischer Rundfunk” and the British “New Skys Newsletter” have reported the matter.
» See the website “Abusos urbanísticos No”.

In consequence, it is very important to have detailed information regarding the moment the Town Council of the area where you have property approves the revision of the PGOU.

We will inform you, free of charge, of the revision of the PGOU (General Plan) of the locality where you own property, and of the deadlines for allegations, suggestions, appeals, etc.

FOR THIS PURPOSE PLEASE FILL IN THIS FORM AND SEND IT TO OUR E-MAIL ADDRESS

WHEN THE REVISION OF THE PGOU (GENERAL URBAN PLAN) THAT AFFECTS YOU IS APPROVED YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE E-MAIL INFORMING YOU OF THAT CIRCUMSTANCE.

SOME PGOU UNDERGOING REVISION: Province of Malaga: Estepona, Rincón de la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga, Pizarra, Jimera de Libar, Villanueva del Rosario