The Las Rosas district in Arona has been at the centre of a dispute for several months following numerous complaints from a group of residents concerning the closure of multiple streets that they assert should remain accessible to the public. Those impacted claim that, since June, roads such as La Floresta, Aulaga, Los Jardines, and Saman have been obstructed by private barriers that inhibit free passage and access. In light of the inadequate response from the local council since that time, the residents escalated the matter to the Civil Guard on July 26, alleging what they consider to be a “misappropriation of public space” and insisting that the council promptly remove the barriers and restore access to these thoroughfares.
The Urban Planning Councillor, Luis García, announced yesterday that they have launched an inquiry to ascertain the ownership of the roads and “clarify why, if certain streets are classified as private, they are still receiving municipal services”. He explained that “if the roads are deemed private, the council cannot intervene”, but he also noted that “it is crucial to examine the management of these areas to prevent any potential irregularities”. In this context, he highlighted that “it is unclear why services are being rendered in private zones, as this may amount to illegality.”
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Furthermore, the Urban Planning department of the council reported yesterday that the revision of the contract for the General Development Plan, which has been stalled for years, has been approved. This revision stems from breaches of contract by the contractor during the previous term, according to the local government. The company now has ten days to submit its objections in an effort to resume the processing of the PGO, a crucial document for the municipality’s development.
