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Malaga City Council has approved new planning restrictions requiring all new hotels, hostels, tourist apartments, and short-term rentals on residential land to undergo a full planning modification process.
Malaga expands restrictions on new tourist accommodation developments
Summary
Malaga City Council has enacted stricter planning rules for new tourist accommodations on residential land, requiring full planning modification processes. This moves away from automatic approval, emphasizing public benefit and neighborhood appropriateness. The changes build on a 2025 moratorium.
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