This modification, presented by the president of the Generalitat and the minister of Territory on April 20, responds to a historical demand from local councils. Until now, regulations required the block regularization of all infrastructures, which had stalled many processes for decades.
“"Previous legislation has kept them trapped for decades in an all-or-nothing situation."
The new approach will allow local councils to legalize services individually, such as water supply or lighting, without having to wait for all projects to be funded and executed. This flexibility is seen as a key solution for a problem affecting many Catalan municipalities.
The president of the Generalitat emphasized the importance of this measure, criticizing the rigidity of previous legislation. He highlighted his personal interest in the matter, stemming from his municipal experience. The Government acknowledges that a definitive solution will not be immediate but insists on the need to address the problem head-on.
“"When it's all or nothing, it usually ends up being nothing."
One of the most pressing concerns is sanitation, especially in small municipalities, due to the high cost of such infrastructures. The Government is committed to working with local councils to explore autonomous and approved sanitation systems. Furthermore, an agreement between the Department of Territory and the Catalan Institute of Finance (ICF) is planned to facilitate the necessary funding.
Several mayors have expressed their satisfaction with the initiative, albeit with the caution inherent in a problem that has persisted for decades. A mayor from the Maresme region, a pioneer in the municipal demand, welcomed the prioritization of these urbanizations, hoping that the measure will translate into real solutions.
