Andorra Land Law Reform Commission Convenes with Urgent Timeline

The legislative commission charged with reforming Andorra's Land Law (LOGTU) formally convened on Tuesday, chaired by Jordi Casadevall of Concòrdia and with Gemma Riba of Demòcrates as vice-president. The group has begun drafting a binding legislative text based on the 17 unanimous conclusions from the prior study report—a novel task for such a parliamentary body since the constitutional era.

Both leaders emphasized urgency, committing to weekly meetings, initially closed to the public, focused on technical and legislative work using materials from the government and communes. No further public hearings are planned, as the consultation phase has concluded. Casadevall noted the commission's strict timeline: "Our work cannot extend beyond this legislature." Riba added that they would "work intensively" to produce a text for approval before the term ends next year. While no fixed calendar exists, they aim for substantial progress by summer, potentially setting firmer deadlines then.

Parish and national load capacity studies remain pending, with Casadevall expressing confidence in receiving them before summer through ongoing government-commune talks. He stressed there are no firm guarantees, however, and the draft would advance without them if necessary, mirroring the approach taken for the preliminary report. The commission will rely on the established conclusions for both content and structure.

The reform could necessitate updates to parish urban planning schemes (POUPs), many of which are under review or suspended, halting new projects in affected areas. Casadevall pointed to enhanced safeguards, including additional environmental and planning reports, for projects in progress to maintain legal certainty. He urged efficiency to avoid prolonged uncertainty, warning that POUPs must adapt once studies are finalized and stressing the need to "fit everything into the shortest possible period" without rushing or delaying.