As Fuerteventura continues to attract investors, the preservation of its cultural heritage remains a priority.
The City Council of Puerto del Rosario has made a significant decision to add 16 properties in the La Cornisa area, located along the city’s seafront, to the Cultural Heritage Catalog currently under review. This action was confirmed during an extraordinary plenary session held on Wednesday, following assessments from both the General Directorate of Culture and Cultural Heritage of the Canary Islands and the Cultural Heritage Service of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura.
A report from the Government of the Canary Islands emphasized the necessity of protecting these properties due to their identified heritage value, as stipulated by the Cultural Heritage Law of the Canary Islands. This inclusion not only formalizes their status but also initiates a new phase for public feedback in the urban planning process.
The Cabildo of Fuerteventura has underscored the cultural significance of the La Cornisa properties, noting that their values have been recognized on multiple occasions by the Historical Heritage Service. This area is the oldest in Puerto del Rosario, and the local government has consistently rejected urban development proposals threatening the demolition of these historic structures.
The Cabildo’s latest report highlights the importance of delaying any projects affecting properties with potential cultural significance until the Heritage Catalog is finalized. This precaution aims to safeguard the cultural assets of the region. The Cultural Heritage Service reiterated that the inclusion of La Cornisa properties in the protection catalog is aligned with regional legislation requirements.
Moreover, the team responsible for drafting the catalog, Cabrera Febles, has identified additional historical assets that were not included in the document approved last May, further reinforcing the need for preservation.
The municipal decision has led to a suspension of development licenses affecting La Cornisa, which will remain in effect until the catalog is definitively approved or for a maximum period of one year. The City Council clarified that while this integration does not fundamentally alter the goals of the Heritage Catalog, it does expand the list of assets earmarked for protection.
Following the latest plenary agreement, a new feedback period has opened, and the potential granting of licenses related to La Cornisa will be put on hold as efforts to conserve Fuerteventura’s cultural heritage proceed.
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Curated by Fuerteventura Times Real Estate Desk.
