Ley de Costas

Have just seen this, does anyone know what this bizzo re 500m from the coast is?

Regards, Poppyseed

The Ley de Costas, or Spanish Coastal Law says….

This law says that the beach or shorefront is public land, along with any property built on it, and imposes various other restrictions on private property within 500 metres of the beach.

Poppyseed,

Found this on the tinterweb

The Ley de Costas (coastal law), passed in 1988, set out to protect the shore by turning all beaches into public land and prohibiting the building of new residential zones within 100 metres of them. The problem is that urban-planning rules in Spain have often been ignored, and so, over the years, thousands of residential properties have been illegally built close to the beach, often with permission from local authorities. Properties that were built legally before the Ley de Costas are unaffected. Though no figures are available, it is thought many of the illegal homes are owned by Britons, most of whom have never heard of that particular law and have no idea that their properties are at risk. Any new plan will have to deal with these properties, which could in theory involve expropriation or compulsory purchase leading to demolition.

Kel

Thanks Kel. It was intriguing me to know what 'other restrictions' were place on property up to 500m from the shore. It was first time I'd heard of it  and haven't been able to find anything else that mentions 500m as this would affect many, many more people.

Regards, Irene