Dénia has softened its initial stance on tourist use homes (VUT) with the final approval of the new ordinance. The measure, passed with votes from the local government (Compromís and PSPV), the abstention of the PP, and against votes from GD and Vox, allows for these short-term holiday rentals in some residential neighborhoods and expands new registrations in areas such as Les Roques and Baix la Mar.
Initially, the council had proposed a more restrictive approach. In June, the Councilor for Territory, Maria Josep Ripoll, announced that new VUTs would not be permitted in residential areas and that existing ones would not be renewed after 2029, aiming to reduce their number in the city. However, after partially accepting seven objections from individuals and the tourism sector, modifications have been made.
One of the main changes is the introduction of compatibility for tourist use in protected areas, including residential neighborhoods. Now, their existence will be allowed in a "very measured way, maximum up to 1%," as explained by Ripoll.
Furthermore, the new ordinance expands the compatibility of tourist homes in the historic center, specifically in Loreto and Sant Pere streets, and in the Les Roques neighborhood, authorizing a higher number than initially planned.
The third significant modification will occur in the area between Camí del Llavador and the Les Marines coastline, encompassing Avenida Miguel Hernández. In this zone, already with a high concentration of VUTs and few residential spots, the permitted percentage of new registrations will increase from the 15% initially foreseen to 25%.
