The municipality of Lagoa has recently opened a period of public consultation, unitl August 12th, for the proposed Detailed Plans of the Albandeira ATE A1 and ATE A2 projects, which form part of the UP 12 Urbanization Plan for the area.
These plans outline the construction of a large urban development comprising a mixture of hotels, aparthotels and villas offering 1,030 beds in the picturesque landscape of the as-of-yet unspoilt Praia de Albandeira area, in Caramujeira. This area is characterised by a countryside-meets-sea setting, with small cove beaches and caves flanked by stunning natural landscapes.
The detailed plans for the urbanization proposed in the ATE A1 area (just south of Caramujeira, at the foot of the blue ruin locally known as ‘Monte Azul’) can be consulted HERE.
Similarly, the detailed plans for the 5-storey hotel (3 above ground and 2 below ground) proposed for the ATE A2 area (mostly north of Estrada de Albandeira, between Albandeira and Barranco) can be consulted HERE.
Please note that to participate, applicants must fill out the 'Participacao Publica' (Public Participation) form available in the PLANEAMENTO menu option, through the Camara's page for Online Services, https://servicosonline.cm-lagoa.pt/ (the use of which requires prior registration, a request which takes approx. 2 days to be approved) OR, can participate in person at the “Balcão Único” (Helpdesk) services of at the Camara de Lagoa headquarters, open weekdays 9am - 4.30pm.
The municipality is calling for public participation until the 12th August 2024, with a view to then formalise the acceptance of the development plans proposed by the project promoters. A deadline of 9 months has been established for completion of the approval procedure, although it may possibly be concluded by the end of the current year. The present elaboration of the detailed plans includes adjustments made to the strategy and objectives defined in the UP 12 urbanisation plan approved in 2008.
Anyone who wishes to participate can consult the terms of reference, planning contract and Strategic Environmental Assessment Reports available on the Lagoa City Council website - www.cm-lagoa.pt > Noticias -> Avisos ATE A1 and ATE A2), and at the Balcão Único of the Câmara Municipal de Lagoa.
To obtain more information and voice your opinion, you can log your participation in person at the Balcão Único at the Municipal Town Hall.
Written by Len Port.
