July 2021 Following the approval of the new Land Base Law and the regime of territorial management instruments, the municipalities were given a period of 5 years after 2015 to adapt their plans, otherwise, after this period, urban planning operations cannot be approved. The deadline has been successively extended due to the inertia of the
Revision of the PDM (Municipal Director Plan) Lagos Read More »
White and black storks are birds of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special protection zones. In the current version of DL 140/99, of 24 April – Rede Natura, it is forbidden to destroy, damage, collect or detain their nests and eggs, even when empty. Except in case of the existence of an
Demolition of historical chimneys with stork nests in Lagos Read More »
Information campaign with foreign communities resident in Portugal regarding the right to vote in local elections for all citizens of the European Union (including the UK registered until 31-12-2020) who are residents and register at the parish council (Junta de Freguesia) of residence. CAMPAIGN TO REGISTER TO VOTE: If you are a registered resident in
Campaign to encourage voting by EU citizens residing in Portugal Read More »
https://olliebriggs.com/blog/abandoned-portugal/ https://casasdosotavento.pt/imovel/terreno-de-84280m2-com-ruinas-de-300m2-e-110m2-junto-a-fabulosa-praia-d-ana-lagos/6555410 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/projects-in-pipeline-to-renovate-lagos-eyesores/46210
https://www.cm-lagos.pt/…/8626-lagos-apresenta-plano… The presentation of the strategic tourism plan for the municipality of Lagos started in the best way, stating that Lagos has a responsibility for the protection of nature and that green tourism would be a growing trend and therefore an area of focus. Sustainability and the circular economy were mentioned, topics that are increasingly
Presentation of the strategic tourism plan for the municipality of Lagos Read More »
Save Meia Praia A group of local residents is deeply concerned about a proposed development (Hotel & Apartments) planned for the area shown below in Meia Praia. https://salvarameiapraia.org/ The Associação Miradouro da Luz supports this community initiative in its effort to protect and preserve the natural environment of Meia Praia. The association is cooperating in
Meia Praia (Dunas Douradas – Sapal) Read More »
AGAINST THE CHANGE OF LICENSING OF THE ALLOTMENT 1/74- QUINTA DO MAR, MATAPORCAS, LUZ SUMMARY: The association is against the illegal change of licensing of the defunct allotment 1/74 from 1974. The land in question is situated between Porto Dona Maria and the Reserva da Luz and is part of the ecologic reserve 90% green
Mata Porcas, Luz (Quinta do Mar, Lot 1/1974) Read More »
On April 15th 2021, a petition with 450 signatures against the urban subdivision project 7/2020 in Meia Praia, Lagos, was delivered to the municipality, together with a letter of impugnation intent in case of approval.This development proposes to build over a large are from Meia Praia to Albardeira, without leaving any significant public green spaces
Meia Praia, Lagos (Albardeira Lot 7/2020) Read More »
Summary: Protest against the planned project for the plot in the heart of Vila da Luz (Public Participation – Alteration to Allotment Permit 7/87), located in front of Spar, and a demand that this location deserves an urban development that provides social and collective enrichment for the population — such as a community square with
Montes da Luz (in front of SPAR) Lot 7/1987 Read More »
The project of the ALLOTMENT (with the INTENTION of building a 5-storey hotel & apartments/houses in the future) on the Miradouro site (Cerrinho do Caracol) has now been approved, albeit with severe legal shortcomings. LEGAL ACTION The Association is preparing, with a team of lawyers and specialists, a challenge and judicial appeal against the order of March
Miradouro da Luz (aka Cerrinho do Caracol) Lot 17/2018 Read More »
