Barcelona City Council has approved new regulations for religious centres in the industrial zones of Sant Andreu and Sant Martí, according to the Ajuntament de Barcelona. The move is intended to fit these centres more clearly into the city’s urban planning rules.
The new framework addresses the specific situation of religious centres operating in areas mainly set aside for industrial use. Council officials said it will provide clearer guidance for how these centres are established and run, while making sure they meet planning standards.
In Sant Andreu and Sant Martí, the council says the rules should give more certainty for both religious centres and local residents. The regulation is also meant to help manage practical issues such as access, use of public space, and the mix of different types of premises in these zones.
The approval follows discussion on how to balance the needs of religious communities with Barcelona’s wider urban development goals. The council says the aim is to allow these centres to continue operating, and where needed expand, in a more structured way.
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