TSJM Annuls the Project to Build Atlético de Madrid's Sports City
A judicial ruling halts one of the most ambitious urban planning projects linked to the football world in the capital. The Superior Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) has declared null the entire plan to build the colchonero club's macro sports city, following a challenge filed by several groups. ⚖️
Justice Detects Serious Breaches in the Processing
The sentence considers that both Atlético de Madrid club and the City Council did not respect basic rules when processing the initiative. The court emphasizes that the duty to ensure transparency and allow public participation was breached, principles fundamental to this type of operations.
Key Irregularities that Invalidate the Project:- Complete information was not provided to people potentially affected by the works.
- The correct evaluation of how the construction would impact the environment was omitted, a legally required procedure.
- The process lacked the necessary publicity, limiting the right to submit objections.
Justice reminds that even the most ambitious projects must follow the rules of the game.
Immediate Consequences of the Judicial Ruling
The annulment entails immediately halting any works or actions deriving from the now invalidated urban planning plan. This means a total stop to the development of the city adjacent to the Metropolitano stadium.
Mandatory Steps to Attempt to Reactivate the Project:- Stop all activity on the land linked to the annulled project.
- Restart the administrative process from the beginning, scrupulously complying with regulations.
- Conduct the relevant environmental impact studies and submit them to public consultation.
- Ensure that citizens can access all documentation and submit objections within legal deadlines.
An Uncertain Future for the Sports City
This judicial setback leaves an emblematic project for the club on stand by. If Atlético and the administrations want to push it forward, they must redo the entire procedure, which implies considerable delays and greater scrutiny. The sentence sets a precedent on how large urban operations should be managed, especially when sports, political, and economic interests converge. The stadium remains, for now, without its planned adjacent complex. 🏟️