The Torrevieja Council has positively resolved the environmental assessment for the Villa Amalia partial plan, which proposes the construction of sixteen blocks of nine storeys each. Currently, the area is restricted to buildings no taller than three storeys, leading to concerns from the Directorate-General of Coasts about the visual impact on coastal regions. The Urbanism department, headed by Mayor Eduardo Dolón from the People’s Party, approved the proposal, although major aspects of the administrative process remain unresolved.

The developer argues that increasing building height allows for the creation of more common spaces and pedestrian pathways, highlighting that other buildings in the vicinity are similar or taller. While the proposal does not technically increase the total buildable area, there is speculation that the height change could potentially inflate the number of residential units available for sale.

Additionally, the proposal faces a lack of final approval from the Ministry of Transport regarding the necessary highway adjustments needed for the N-three hundred and thirty-two road that runs alongside the development site. The current infrastructure must accommodate heavy traffic, prompting the developer to argue for a re-evaluation of the residential development in light of environmental and noise concerns.

In conjunction with the height modification, the developer also seeks to reclassify another site for hospitality purposes, aiming to build a hotel and tourist apartments. This site would feature multiple stories, raising further discussions about the project’s compatibility with the local area. As the plan proceeds, the outcome remains uncertain, balancing growth opportunities against environmental implications.