Viladecans has announced a ban on new tourist apartment licenses and will regulate existing ones from 2028, becoming the sixth metropolitan city to adopt such restrictions. This decision, made during its March municipal plenary session, aims to address housing concerns within the municipality.
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The municipal executive confirmed it will not permit new tourist use dwellings. The Local Housing Plan will regulate existing apartments, defining urban planning tools for specific zones.
Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) presented the motion. It received support from the current government, formed by the Partit dels Socialistes de Catalunya (PSC) and Comuns.
Metropolitan Housing Strategy
This move aligns Viladecans with other Barcelona metropolitan cities. L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Sant Feliu, Cornellà, Esplugues, and Sant Adrià de Besòs have taken similar stances. Barcelona itself has also implemented comparable measures.
Badalona has additionally stated its intention to prohibit all tourist apartments. This city joins the broader metropolitan veto set for 2028.
Following Barcelona’s Lead
This strategy mirrors the roadmap proposed by Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni. It follows Decree Law 3/2023 of the Generalitat de Catalunya. This decree requires urban planning permits renewable every five years.
Consequently, this effectively leads to a ban on new licenses from 2028. This collective action by these municipalities underscores a growing regional effort. It aims to manage the impact of tourist accommodation on local housing markets.
Future Impact on Residents
Residents in Viladecans and neighbouring areas can expect a significant shift. The availability and regulation of tourist apartments will change in the coming years. This aims to prioritise residential housing needs over short-term rentals.
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Originally published by Metrópoli Abierta – Urban Life. Read original article.
