Prospects of development and of spatial planning in maritime regions

Torremolinos, Spain, 19-20 May 1983

The conference stood out as the one at which the European Charter was adopted, a document setting out at European level fundamental objectives for regional/spatial planning.

On this basis, and in the context of the future work programme, the ministers responsible for regional/spatial planning reaffirmed the guidelines drawn up at their previous conference, in London, and attached particular importance to the work on preparation of a European Regional Planning Strategy, placing the short- and medium-term emphasis on, inter alia:

  • the conclusion of studies on the final concept of the strategy, or, in other words, on the production of an initial document in this field;
  • discussion of the possibility of drawing up regional/spatial planning strategies at national and regional levels;
  • assessment of the impact of certain regional/spatial planning projects.

The conference also adopted a resolution setting out the aims which should in future underlie any regional/spatial planning policy adopted by maritime regions. The general objectives to be pursued in the framework of a regional/spatial planning policy were defined:

  • balanced development of maritime regions;
  • a new concept of coastal zones;
  • protection of coastal zones;
  • the principle of in-depth planning;
  • integrated planning of “terrestrial/marine systems”;
  • co-ordination of maritime activities;
  • maritime planning: development of a prudent and progressive approach;
  • controlled urbanisation;
  • the combating of pollution;
  • control of industrial activities;
  • rational organisation of tourism;
  • free access for all to the coasts.

The ministers also took account of the need for intensified development of European co-operation on activities at sea, on land and in the hinterland.

 

 Adopted Resolutions