1 week Ago By Sara Arjona
The Consell de Mallorca aims to reduce the area designated for small-scale solar parks from 26,360 to 16,638 hectares, focusing on protecting agricultural land. This proposal, part of the fourth amendment to the Mallorca Island Territorial Plan, also grants local councils more autonomy over land use. Public consultation is set to follow.
Sustainable solar strategy The Consell de Mallorca has proposed a significant reduction in the area designated for small-scale solar parks—from 26,360 to 16,638 hectares. The aim is to exclude land receiving subsidies under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), thereby reducing environmental impact and preserving active farmland. Most Read on Euro Weekly News New rules for retiring in Spain: 2025 and beyond Madrid-Lisbon high-speed train gets green light from Brussels Rain rage! Spain cracks down on car puddle pranks and dirty windscreens This initiative is part of the fourth amendment to the Mallorca Island Territorial Plan (PTIM) and has been presented to political groups.
The ruling coalition (PP and Vox) has expressed its support, while the opposition abstained. The amendment also includes a provision to transfer responsibility for issuing permits for solar parks of up to four hectares to local councils, granting them greater autonomy in land management. Larger installations will remain under the jurisdiction of the Balearic Government or will require a declaration of general interest.
Additionally, criteria have been introduced to minimise visual impact, such as ensuring these installations are located away from urban centres and in areas of lower ecological value. If approved in the upcoming plenary session of the Consell, the proposal will enter a 45-day public consultation period for comments and objections. In line with the Balearic Islands’ Climate Change Law—which requires each municipality to define permitted land uses as part of the EU-led decarbonisation process—the Consell has invited town councils to submit suggestions and contributions to ensure the plan is developed with maximum local cooperation.
This proposal comes amid growing concern over the proliferation of solar farms on rural land across Mallorca. Environmental groups and various political parties have called for a temporary moratorium and stricter planning controls to ensure that the development of renewable energy sources is both sustainable and respectful of the landscape. Read more news around Spain .
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