The Balearic Government has granted authorisation for the demolition of a derelict structure situated on public maritime-terrestrial land in Cala Oli, Bendinat, within Calvia. This decision targets the removal of a property lacking a valid title, aiming to enhance coastal safety and reclaim this stretch of shoreline, as informed by the Conselleria del Mar y Ciclo del Agua.
The demolition relates to an occupation stemming from a now-expired administrative concession issued in 1963. Having reviewed the site, authorities established that the area in question encompasses approximately 195 square metres. The authorisation covers the demolition and clearance of the building and associated features, including adjoining terraces and stairways. It explicitly prohibits the consolidation of the occupation or erection of any new constructions.
The Conselleria highlighted that "the intervention does not enable any subsequent use of the space and is solely intended for the physical recovery of the coast." This measure forms part of a broader drive to safeguard the maritime-terrestrial public domain, address legacy issues at odds with current regulations, and reinforce the public nature of the coastline.
Technical reports underpinning the authorisation underscored that action was advisable for safety reasons—given the deterioration of some seafront structures—and to prevent ongoing coastal degradation and potential adverse impacts on the immediate surroundings. According to the Conselleria, removing these elements will "restore the natural profile of the coastline and enhance visual harmony in the area," while also mitigating risks related to decaying structures exposed to marine dynamics and extreme weather events.
The execution of the demolition is contingent upon obtaining the necessary municipal licence and must adhere to all stipulations set out in the authorisation.