The future of the project to install a heliport for tourist flights in Lloret de Mar remains in suspense after the City Council's decision to approve a temporary suspension of the processing of licenses and authorizations for this type of infrastructure. The proposal, driven by a private initiative, contemplates the construction of the facility on non-developable land located near the current municipal landfill.
Political and social debate in the municipality
A year ago, neighborhood associations and the SOS Lloret platform demonstrated in front of City Hall to show their rejection of the project. The debate remains open in the municipal plenary, where several parties have expressed their positions. The councilor for Territory and Sustainability, Miriam Rodríguez, has emphasized the need to analyze the viability of these types of facilities in detail and has recalled that the Girona Urban Planning Commission requires an autonomous special plan or a modification of the POUM to move forward.
"Act with prudence, listen to the citizens, and analyze all technical, urban planning, and environmental issues" - Miriam Rodríguez, Councilor for Territory and Sustainability
Rodríguez added that the City Council has set a one-year deadline to have a complete study, develop alternatives, and hear from all parties involved. During this period, license processing will remain suspended
Proposal linked to the new Firefighters' Park
Among the options being considered is the possibility of linking the heliport to the future fire station, a facility yet to be built in the municipality. Lara Torres, from Sumem Lloret, has argued that any heliport should be linked to a strategic facility such as emergency services.
The project's promoter, Pere Lacoma, has publicly defended that the design follows strict environmental and urban planning criteria. In a letter sent to a local media outlet, Lacoma detailed that there would only be one daily flight for a few hours and at an altitude that, according to his plan, would not cause disturbances in the area.
Conflicting positions in the plenary
The political debate reflects divergent positions. Frederic Guich, from Lloret en Comú, has expressed his outright opposition to the initiative, arguing that one cannot do business with the rest of the neighbors. The councilwoman from Vox, Coque Hernando, has spoken along the same lines.
"You can't do business with the rest of the neighbors, and a heliport for four rich gentlemen just couldn't be" - Frederic Guich, councilor for Lloret en Comú
For his part, Albert Ferrández, from ERC, recalled that there are currently two heliports in the area and that he has never perceived their activity. Ferrández warned that, after years of procedures, the developer could request compensation if the project does not go ahead.Jordi Martínez, from Junts, has acknowledged that there are factors for and against, reflecting the complexity of the decision the council must make.
Heliport's future pending municipal decision
The Lloret de Mar City Council now faces a period of analysis and consultation before making a final decision on the heliport planned near the landfill. The temporary suspension of licenses marks a turning point in the process and opens the door to new alternatives, while the municipality remains focused on the construction of the new Fire Station and the resolution of a debate involving residents, developers, and political representatives