Paros Moves to Curb Overdevelopment With New Planning Framework

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Greece’s Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, has given the green light for a special urban planning framework tied to a tourism investment on the island of Paros, paving the way for a broader local planning strategy aimed at addressing rapid development.

Paros Mayor Costas Bizas said the municipal council unanimously backed a moderate development scenario, arguing that the Cycladic island has exceeded its carrying capacity, particularly during the summer tourist season.

According to Bizas, the Ministry of Environment commissioned the local urban planning study in 2023 through the Technical Chamber of Greece. The plan designates land uses, including residential, agricultural, tourism and protected areas, as well as archaeological zones.

Following its presentation and consultation with the municipal council, local officials opted for what Bizas described as a balanced approach.

“We chose neither an extreme scenario nor a complete halt to development, but we also do not want the excessive growth the island is currently experiencing,” he said.