Andorra la Vella Council Defends Comella Housing Project Amid Resident Complaints

The Andorra la Vella local council has defended a new housing development in the Comella area as part of an existing urban plan, following complaints from residents over the start of construction on 28 semi-detached single-family homes.

In a statement released yesterday, the council addressed concerns raised by neighbours in the Comella Parc area. It confirmed that the building permit was processed in 2024, at the start of its current term, and emphasised that the project fits within long-established urban development for the sector.

The council noted that a meeting with residents had already been scheduled prior to the complaints, with the new development now added to the agenda. Officials pledged to "listen to residents and address their doubts and concerns" during the session, providing "clear information" and keeping dialogue channels open for any related issues.

This approach aligns with the council's routine practice of directly informing communities about planned urban interventions and neighbourhood improvements, in line with its commitment to citizen proximity.

The council provided historical context to underline the project's legitimacy. In 1995, the land known as Cortal de l’Estevet and Borda del Roselló was registered to La Comella Parc, SA, and urbanisation works were authorised, creating roads and buildable plots. The main road was handed over to the council in 1998, after which various housing projects progressed over the years, leading to the current 28-home development.

At the time of initial urbanisation, no regulations existed to classify land, meaning all private plots were directly buildable. Following the approval of the Territorial Planning Law in 2000, the already urbanised areas were reclassified as consolidated urban land, remaining eligible for development.

The council reiterated that the ongoing works are fully consistent with this pre-existing framework.