Law 8/2025, of 30 July, on the Statute of Rural Municipalities, published in the Official Gazette of the Government of Catalonia (DOGC) on 31 July, introduces a legal framework aimed at strengthening the social and economic fabric of the least populated municipalities in Catalonia. Its objective is to provide these territories with tools to curb depopulation and promote activity, especially in the areas of urban planning, housing and taxation. Rural municipalities will be able to delegate the processing of urban planning files to supra-municipal bodies, while retaining autonomy in the approval of plans. In addition, the Generalitat will promote the simplification of land use planning instruments and the creation of shared technical services for municipalities with fewer resources.

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