Andorra Land Law Reform Commission Convenes to Finalize Legislation Before Term Ends

The legislative commission tasked with reforming Andorra's Land Law (LOGTU) has formally convened and begun work, aiming to deliver a complete legislative text before the current term ends next year. Chaired by Jordi Casadevall of Concòrdia, with Gemma Riba of Demòcrates as vice-president, the group will convert the 17 unanimous conclusions from the prior study report into binding legislation—a first for such a body in the constitutional era.

Members plan weekly meetings, initially closed, to drive progress through technical and legislative drafting. They will draw on government and commune materials, skipping new public hearings since the listening phase has ended. Casadevall stressed the time limit, noting the commission's work "cannot extend beyond this legislature," while Riba committed to intensive efforts for approval within the term. No firm calendar exists yet, but significant advances are targeted by summer, when deadlines may solidify.

Parish and national load capacity studies remain outstanding, with Casadevall expressing hope for delivery before summer through ongoing government-commune discussions. He cautioned there are no absolute guarantees and affirmed the draft would proceed without them if needed, as occurred with the preliminary report. The group will base the text on existing conclusions for both form and substance.

The reform may require revisions to parish urban planning schemes (POUPs), several of which are under review or suspended, blocking new projects in those areas. Casadevall highlighted added safeguards—extra environmental and planning reports—for ongoing initiatives to ensure legal certainty. Still, he warned against prolonged uncertainty, saying POUPs would need adaptation once load studies conclude, and urged compressing the process: "We don't want to rush, but nor dawdle."