La Seu d’Urgell extends suspension of licences for gaming arcades until 13 September 2027
Extension accompanies initial approval of the Special Plan and a one-month public information period
Key Takeaways
- La Seu d’Urgell has extended the suspension of building and activity licences for gaming arcades until 13 September 2027.
- The extension applies across the whole municipal territory and prevents granting the affected licences during the period.
- A one-month public information period for the Special Plan is open for objections and sectoral reports.
- Provisional approval will be decided by the municipal Plenary and final approval by the Comisión Territorial de Urbanismo del Alt Pirineu.
La Seu d’Urgell has agreed to extend by one year the suspension of building and activity licences for recreational gaming arcades across the municipality. The measure will remain in force until 13 September 2027, unless the Special Plan currently in processing comes into effect earlier.
Scope of the suspension
The extension prevents the granting of the affected licences for the established period and applies to the whole municipal area of La Seu d’Urgell. The decision is made alongside the initial approval of the Special Plan that seeks to establish a specific urban planning framework to regulate the siting and operation of these activities. The Plan Special is currently available for review under the municipality’s [regulation](/regulation) procedures.
Processing of the Special Plan and timelines
The Special Plan has entered a one-month public information period during which objections may be submitted and the necessary sectoral reports will be requested. Once this administrative phase ends, the municipal Plenary will consider provisional approval of the document. Final approval will fall to the Comisión Territorial de Urbanismo del Alt Pirineu.
The extension keeps restrictions on new gaming arcades in place while the municipality advances the planned urban regulation. The Town Council has linked the continuation of the suspension to any early entry into force of the Special Plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Until when has the suspension of licences in La Seu d’Urgell been extended?
The suspension has been extended until 13 September 2027 and covers building and activity licences for gaming arcades throughout the municipal area.
What happens if the Special Plan comes into force before September 2027?
If the Special Plan enters into force before 13 September 2027, the extension will lapse early; the Town Council explicitly made this condition part of the extension agreement.
What administrative steps follow the start of the public information period?
The Special Plan’s one-month public information period allows for objections and sectoral reports. After that phase, the municipal Plenary will consider provisional approval and the Comisión Territorial de Urbanismo del Alt Pirineu will issue the final approval.
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