1. End of the EUCC and annual charges
On July 21, 2016, the High Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC) ordered the dissolution of the EUCC. Since then, we no longer have to pay annual charges.
This victory is the result of the appeal filed by AVPR-SOSPlanas in February 2011 before the Tarragona court, later confirmed in appeal in 2013 before the TSJC in Barcelona.
2. Suspension of an unfair redevelopment plan
In 2012, our appeal against the town hall’s redevelopment project had a suspensive effect. This plan involved €7 million of works, entirely at the owners’ expense.
Here are some examples of what we would have had to pay:
- €17,304.75 for a 989.71 m² plot (Carrer Dalia)
- €19,606.08 for a 1,121.33 m² plot (Carrer Gladiols)
- €27,427.84 for a 1,568.68 m² plot (Carrer Lliri)
Of course, Planas needs renovation work. But it must be done legally, with a fair distribution like in Masos d’en Blader (Montroig): 50% municipality, 50% owners — not 100% at our expense.
Let’s not forget that we already pay IBI every year — a property tax meant for urban upkeep.
Concrete results, voluntary commitment
The actions of AVPR-SOSPlanas have a direct impact on residents’ finances — which everyone can clearly see.
When we say we work for Planas’s interest, these are not empty words. But this responsibility cannot rest only on the shoulders of a hundred volunteers.
The more we are, the stronger we become.
Because we face a town hall with enormous means: €80,000 per year for a lawyer, €1,700,000 in annual budget (even though its population barely justifies €170,000).
Who are we?
The Association of Residents of Planes del Rei (AVPR SOSPlanas) is a non-profit and non-political association, officially declared in 2011 in the BOE under NIF: G5554307.
It was founded by members of the SOSPlanas platform, created in 2009. It is fully independent, run by volunteers, receives no subsidies, and operates solely through member contributions.
Unlike previous platforms that relied on dialogue with the town hall — and failed — we chose to act through law and justice.
Our goal: restore the rule of law in Planas del Rey.
We currently have about a hundred members and hold a General Assembly every year to present:
- the review of past actions
- future projects
- votes on strategies and board renewal
The current board was elected in 2017 and renewed in 2018.
Join us
To support our action:
- Fill out our membership form
- Or write to our secretary: Frédérique Burgos
- Or make a bank transfer (please include your name):
IBAN: ES7801821001540201821901
BIC: BBVAESMM
Gérard Marais
For the Association of Residents of Planes del Rei (AVPR SOSPlanas)
