A Homeowners’ Association: a good idea… at the wrong time
In recent days, the possibility of creating a homeowners’ association in Les Planes del Rei has been raised.
To discuss this, the association Unidos por Planes del Rei has invited all property owners to a meeting on August 6, 2022.
Opinions on this subject vary widely. As the spokesperson for the Avança Pratdip group, I wish to clarify that I am expressing here only my personal opinion, respecting the diversity of views within our group.
A desirable union… but under better conditions
It is true that unity among property owners is essential to defend our urbanisation.
A joint association could facilitate democratic debate, support collective decision-making in the general interest, and strengthen social and cultural ties within Planas del Rei.
But the timing of this initiative seems inappropriate to me.
A conflictual context: the reparcelación
At present, our urbanisation is facing a major issue: the reparcelación.
A large majority of property owners reject the project approved by the Town Hall. A legal case brought by SOS Planas is ongoing, and its outcome will have consequences for all property owners and our relationship with the Town Hall.
Many oppose the methods of the municipal council: lack of dialogue, disregard for residents’ wishes, failure to provide minimum services, and attempts to impose controversial works.
A proposal dictated by the Town Hall
The project to create a new homeowners’ association does not originate spontaneously from residents.
It is, in fact, promoted by the Pratdip Town Hall to advance its PAU 4 development plan.
The Town Hall’s legal department has even already drafted statutes explicitly referring to an “entidad urbanística colaboradora” — in other words, a new EUCC.
This strategy raises many concerns about the Town Hall’s true intentions.
Priority: defending against the reparcelación
Before creating any new association, we must focus our efforts on:
- fighting against the reparcelación
- monitoring the ongoing legal case brought by SOS Planas
- and clarifying the legal status of the urbanisation, as well as responsibilities for works and minimum services
Only once these issues are resolved could the creation of a joint association truly be useful, fostering unity and shared projects.
For now, I see no benefit in it, given our past experience with the EUCC.
Of course, everyone is free to attend the August 6 meeting and voice their opinion.
Glòria Moreno
Municipal Councillor for Avança Pratdip
