Greek islands could be opened up to mass development
Greek islands could be opened up to mass development
The Greek government is expected to change its planning regulations. The new rules would open up the Greek islands to high density housing developments.
The new
planning regulations governing housing development on the Greek islands could be in place by the end of November, reports The Independent.
Under the proposed changes, restrictions on the size and density of
holiday homes on the Greek islands would be removed. State subsidies that are currently only available to hoteliers would also be offered to housing developers.
Greece's numerous islands, among them the
Ionian and
Aegean islands, have previously been protected from
high density developments. Authorities have felt mass development unsuitable due to a lack of infrastructure and natural resources.
The Greek government has said that the proposals will be approved within a month despite political opposition and
criticism from conservation groups.
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