Arona Approves First Homes in Canary Islands' Largest Private Residential Project
Arona's local government has approved the first 56 homes in a nearly 1,000-unit development, marking the Canary Islands' largest private residential project and aiming to revitalize a stalled urban zone.
The Arona Local Government Board has given the green light for the construction of the first 56 homes in Cho II-Parque de la Reina. These projects have received all necessary positive technical and legal approvals, according to the council. This marks the beginning of a development plan for the area near the Autopista del Sur, which aims to build nearly 1,000 homes, set to be the largest private residential development in the Canary Islands.
The municipal government, led by Fátima Lemes, stated that approving these licenses is a significant step towards revitalizing the area, ending a three-year administrative standstill. This move also highlights the Urban Planning department's efforts to speed up complex cases in recent months.
The coalition government, made up of PP, CC, and Vox, emphasized that these two licenses will help unblock a residential zone that has been stalled for years. This is crucial for increasing the housing supply in southern Tenerife and meeting the growing demand for homes in the municipality and surrounding areas.
Javier Baute, the Councilor for Urban Planning, called it an important day for Arona. He confirmed that the first building permits for the 965-home project in Cho II-Parque de la Reina have been issued, making it the largest private residential development in the Canary Islands. Baute added that Arona is once again leading urban development in the region, proving that progress is possible with determination, collaboration, and efficient administration. He expressed pride in the team for unblocking this long-delayed project and for their commitment to Arona's clear and sustainable development path.
This development contrasts with the situation of around thirty individuals who have been waiting for four to seven years for their own building permits in the same area. Their applications are held up because the public company Gestur Canarias failed to transfer the mandatory 10% of land use to the local administration back in 1986. This administrative deadlock has persisted for over 40 years, and these individuals are still awaiting authorization to build their homes.