The spokesman for MÉS for Mallorca urges the Campos polo field to be reported
Jaume Alzamora, spokesman for MÉS for Mallorca in the Council, has asked the Department of Territory to report the Campos polo field to the Prosecutor’s Office. This complaint is based on evidence showing that the polo field continues to operate, despite being completely off limits on rustic land. Alzamora recalls that the Superior Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands already rejected the appeal presented by the owner and promoter of the two polo fields, and therefore, the suspension order issued by the Agency for the Defense of the Territory remains in force (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
Failure to comply with the suspension order and possible legal consequences
According to Alzamora, the images broadcast by IB3 Televisió confirm that the suspension order is not being respected. This obliges the Council to apply article 187.6 c) of the Urban Planning Law of the Balearic Islands, which establishes the communication of non-compliance to the Prosecutor’s Office to demand the corresponding criminal responsibility. In addition, Alzamora highlights that the polo field could be committing a crime of disobedience to the authority, according to article 150.4 of the Urban Planning Law of the Balearic Islands. This would also involve going to the Prosecutor’s Office (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
The need to act and go to court
Alzamora considers that the opening of a file by the Council is insufficient. Therefore, he urges the Council to take stronger measures, such as going to court, to ensure compliance with the law. According to Alzamora, the president of the Council, Llorenç Galmés, cannot ignore the evidence and must take action.
Concern for urban violations and water consumption
During the visit to the polo field, Alzamora expresses his concern that the municipality of Campos, governed by the PP for decades, is involved in a case of urban illegalities. In addition to the infractions committed, Alzamora emphasizes that the practice of polo involves excessive water consumption for the maintenance of the fields. This situation is worrying, especially at a time of alert for the lack of water, and taking into account that Campos already has 68% water leaks in its network, according to data from the Government itself (https:// www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
Questions and research
In addition to the complaint before the Prosecutor’s Office, Alzamora has registered several questions to clarify whether the Council of Mallorca was aware of the facts before the publication of the images and whether decisions have been taken in this regard. Alzamora expresses his concern that the actions of the Council seem to react only when the case is known by the media (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
Context and location of the polo field
The polo field is located in the municipality of Campos, near Es Trenc. The Land Defense Agency sealed off the field in 2017 due to the holding of competitions without a permit.
