The Arona Council say that they may issue the first building license for the El Mojón development, which is on the land in between the TF-1 motorway and Los Cristianos, by the end of this year, according to, their Urban Planning Councillor, Luis García. Speaking on Onda Tenerife radio, García explained that while the municipality is ready, the final decision rests with developers who must submit the necessary applications.
"The agreement between the El Mojón Compensation Board and the Arona City Council is being honoured, and we expect that construction licenses will be granted soon," García confirmed. He projected that licenses could be issued by late 2024 or early 2025, depending on developers’ actions.
García also expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Partial Plan for El Mojón, although he acknowledged that new challenges, particularly regarding mobility in the Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas tourist areas, may arise.
He highlighted that the council has been adhering to the established agreement over the past year but is still awaiting two key reports: one from the Island Water Council concerning a pumping station in the southern area of the project, and another on the environmental assessment for two planned parks.
Once these reports are finalised and expected to be favourable, the City Council can formally receive the urbanisation of the plots, a necessary step before granting building licenses.
Regarding mobility, García outlined plans to improve traffic flow in the area, particularly in the busy tourist zones. One proposal involves burying part of the general access system from the TF-1 highway to Los Cristianos, which would facilitate better connectivity between the east and west sides of El Mojón and reduce the reliance on roundabouts. This would improve traffic efficiency in the entire area.
García also reflected on the long delay in implementing the El Mojón Partial Plan, which was approved over 30 years ago under very different economic conditions. Now that the plan is fully approved, plots have designated uses, including three hotels, commercial spaces, and public areas such as streets, parks, and land set aside for cultural, sports, and healthcare facilities.
Some landowners have already approached the council to request re-zoning for residential purposes, which was not originally planned. However, these changes will only be possible once the land is officially reclassified from developable to urban status, which is contingent on the urbanisation being formally received by the City Council.
