Aranda opens public information for Romanian Orthodox church license

The City Council of Aranda de Duero has opened the public information period regarding the application for an environmental license for a premises intended for a Romanian Orthodox church, located at number 9 Montelatorre Street in the town of Burgos. The announcement is published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Burgos, number 161, dated August 26, 2026, with reference BOPBUR-2026-03555.

The application was submitted by the Romanian Orthodox Parish of Aranda de Duero and is being processed under administrative file number 2025/0020739N. The announcement, signed by Mayor Antonio Linaje Niño on August 11, 2026, complies with the provisions of the regional environmental regulations.

Legal Framework and Period for Allegations

The opening of the public information period is carried out in compliance with Article 28.1 of the consolidated text of the Environmental Prevention Law of Castilla y León, approved by Legislative Decree 1/2015. According to this provision, the exhibition period is set at ten days from the insertion of the announcement in the official gazette.

During this period, those who consider themselves affected in any way by the activity may submit any allegations they deem appropriate. The processing is framed within the Local Administration section of the gazette, under the section corresponding to the City Council of Aranda de Duero.

How to Submit Allegations

Allegations, suggestions, and any other documents may be submitted through two channels:

• At the General Registry of the City Council of Aranda de Duero, located at Plaza Mayor, number 1, ground floor.
• Through the municipal electronic office, at the address https://sede.arandadeduero.es.

The procedure affects a premises intended for religious use in the heart of the urban center, therefore neighborhood participation is particularly relevant to assess the impact of the activity on the surroundings of Montelatorre Street.

Relevance for Residents

The opening of this procedure represents an opportunity for the citizens of Aranda de Duero to learn about and voice their opinion on a project of community interest, such as the establishment of a place of worship for the Romanian Orthodox community. The final resolution of the environmental license will depend on the allegations submitted and the municipal technical report, within a procedure that seeks to reconcile the requested activity with environmental prevention regulations and neighborhood coexistence.

Source: Official Gazette of the Province of Burgos, no. 161, August 26, 2026, section III. Local Administration, page 5 (official reference: BOPBUR-2026-03555).