After the establishment of the methodology for assessing the Carrying Capacity of spatial systems (Article 64 of Law 4964/2022), the SUPCO science team, with the scientific support of a specialized group from the Remote Sensing Laboratory of the National Technical University of Athens, the Laboratory of Tourism Planning, Research, and Policy of the School of Spatial Planning, Urban Planning, and Regional Development of the University of Thessaly, records actual spatial data through the utilization of satellite images (e.g., built-up area) and prepares the Carrying Capacity Assessment Report (ΕκΕΦΙ) in accordance with the specifications set out in Government Gazette 200Δ/2024.

The SUPCO Urban Planners team undertakes the preparation of Point Modifications of General Urban Plans (GUP) and Spatial and Settlement Organization Plans for Open Cities (ΣΧΟΟΑΠ under its greek acronym), following the provisions of the following legislative and regulatory frameworks:

• • • • Law 4447/2016, as amended by Article 10 of Law 4759/2020 (in force since 09/12/2020),
      • Government Decision 90/2018, as amended by paragraph 3 of Article 18 of Law 4787/2021,
      • Law 2508/1997, Article 4, paragraph 10.

Additionally, the bulletin Α.Π. ΥΠΕΝ/ΓΡΓΓΧΣΑΠ/36639/1411 (04/04/2023) is taken into account, providing special directions and clarifications.

SUPCO’s approach ensures compliance with the current institutional framework and the adoption of best practices in urban planning.

The SUPCO Urban Planners team prepares studies in accordance with Law 4864/2021 both for the characterization of an investment as “Strategic” and for the Spatial Development Plan for Strategic Investments (ΕΣΧΑΣΕ under its greek acronym) in line with the provisions of Law 3986/2011.

One of the approved Strategic Investments involves the Approval of the Special Spatial Development Plan of the Strategic Investment (ΕΣΧΑΣΕ), titled “Touristic Development in Mykonos,” by BLUE IRIS S.A. at the “Karapetis” site in the Municipal Community of Ano Mera, Municipality of Mykonos, on the Island of Mykonos in the South Aegean Region (PD 304-2020), as well as the Joint Ministerial Decision (Government Gazette 5Δ/2022) approving its siting.

The SUPCO Urban Planners team is preparing more than 20 Special Urban Plan studies throughout Greece, in accordance with Article 8 of Law 4447/2020. Examples include:

• • • • • Development of Productive Activities under Article 8 of PD 59/2018 on private property in Koropi, Attica
        • Development of Productive Activities under Article 8 of PD 59/2018 on private property in Oinofyta, Boeotia
        • Development of Tourism–Recreation Uses (Article 5 of PD 59/2018) on private property in Andros
        • Development of Tourism–Recreation Uses (Article 5 of PD 59/2018) on private property in Kavala
        • Development of Educational Uses on private property in Halandri, Attica
        • Redevelopment of the Wider Area of the Panhellenic Exhibition of Lamia
        • EPS–TRS Study for the Siting and Determination of a Town Hall Location in the Municipality of Nafpaktia

The Urban Planners’ team at SUPCO is involved (with regard to categories 01 – Spatial and Regulatory Studies and 02 – Urban and Town-Planning Studies) in the preparation of Local Urban Plans, as part of the “Konstantinos Doxiadis” urban reform program, in accordance with Article 7 of Law 4447/2016.

The SUPCO Urban Planners team is conducting urban and town-planning studies—specifically land subdivision (rymotomikes) studies—for areas awaiting inclusion, as well as modifications to existing town-planning schemes in various regions across Greece. These studies primarily concern privately owned plots, due to decisions lifting expropriation, the need to align town-planning schemes with the directives of the General Urban Plan (GUP), and the correction of errors.

A section of the property owned by “INTERTRADE HELLAS ANONYMOUS INDUSTRIAL
AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY FOR PAPER PRODUCTS S.A.” in Oinofyta, Boeotia, located
within the broader Area of Informal Industrial Concentration for the remediation of the Asopos
River in Oinofyta (covering approximately 212 acres of the total 11,500 acres, or about 1.8% of the
total area), is proposed for the approval of a Special Urban Planning Scheme (S.U.P.S.) for the
establishment of a new tissue paper production facility, in accordance with Article 8 of Law
4447/2016.

This study involved the determination of the location for the construction of the new Municipality Building in Nafpaktos, through the inclusion of administrative functions at the specific site. In order to expedite the spatial planning of administrative uses, the approval of a Local Zoning Plan was proposed in accordance with Article 26 of Law 1337/83. A preliminary approval study had been submitted for this proposal, and according to decision no. ΥΠΕΝ/ΔΠΟΛΣ/39778/1030/26.11.2021 by the Deputy Minister of Environment, the possibility of spatially designating the Municipality Building had already been approved.

The study area is located in the northeastern part of the island, extending to the small peninsula of Elia Bay. Like the entirety of Meganisi, it represents a landscape of exceptional natural beauty with the distinctive characteristics of the Ionian Islands.

This Special Urban Plan (S.U.P.) study is conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 of Law 4447/2016 and was pre-approved by decision no. ΥΠΕΝ/ΔΠΟΛΣ/81874/1986-25/04/2023 from the Minister of Environment and Energy.

The study area is located in the northeastern part of the island, extending to the small peninsula of Elia Bay. Like the entirety of Meganisi, it represents a landscape of exceptional natural beauty with the distinctive characteristics of the Ionian Islands.

This Special Urban Plan (S.U.P.) study is conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 of Law 4447/2016 and was pre-approved by decision no. ΥΠΕΝ/ΔΠΟΛΣ/81874/1986-25/04/2023 from the Minister of Environment and Energy.