The communal groups of EH Bildu, PSN, Geroa Bai and Contigo-Zurekin at the Town Hall of Pamplona agreed to launch a regulatory initiative so that no more licenses for tourist apartments can be granted in the old town of the city.
This agreement, defined as a “preventive modification of urban planning”intends save the residential model of the district, defend its commercial fabric and promote a model of tsustainable tourismin line with what is stated in the 2030 Urban Agenda, as these groups explain in a joint statement.
Currently There are 186 of these dwellings in the old townwhich represents 2.8% of the total housing in the area and more than 55% of the tourist apartments in the Navarrese capital (337). In just five years, they have opened 90 and There are 21 new requests.
The measure is expected to be approved at the plenary session of the Pamplona City Council. before the end of the year. This urban change does not affect other types of tourist accommodation, therefore hotels, hostels, pensions and inns will continue with the current regulatory framework.
