GEN-GOB Calls for Action on Privilege Nightclub’s License
Sant Antoni, Ibiza, finds itself at a crossroads as the GEN-GOB environmental group raises a critical issue. The fate of Privilege nightclub, one of the world’s largest, hangs in the balance as environmentalists urge the Sant Antoni City Council to take action.
Privilege: Closed Since 2019
Privilege nightclub, a behemoth of the global nightlife scene, has been shuttered since 2019. This prolonged closure has prompted environmentalists to approach the local authorities with a plea: let the nightclub’s activity license expire.
GEN-GOB Appeals to the Sant Antoni City Council
In a formal request, GEN-GOB President Joan Carles Palermo has called upon the Sant Antoni City Council to consider the expiration of Privilege nightclub’s activity license, given its extended period of inactivity. This request aligns with legal provisions that empower local authorities to take such measures when an establishment remains dormant for two years or more.
Amplifying Negative Effects
GEN-GOB emphasizes that Privilege’s colossal dimensions can magnify its adverse effects. They assert that the “permissiveness” shown by administrations towards rural nightlife establishments has yielded detrimental consequences. These include disturbances to local residents, increased traffic accidents, elevated tourist saturation with visitors seeking solely nightlife activities, and an overall negative impact on small businesses.
More Than Just Nightlife
The repercussions of nightlife venues situated away from tourist hubs extend beyond inconvenience. Such venues contribute to a higher carbon footprint due to the reliance on private transportation. Moreover, they inadvertently foster an environment conducive to international drug trafficking, primarily serving the clientele of these establishments. GEN-GOB’s stance is supported by the Insular Territorial Plan of 2005, which explicitly prohibits the establishment of new nightlife venues on rustic land across Ibiza.
Conclusion
Sant Antoni faces a pivotal decision regarding the fate of Privilege nightclub. GEN-GOB’s appeal to allow the activity license to expire underscores environmental concerns and negative societal impacts associated with such venues. As the world watches, the Sant Antoni City Council must consider the broader implications of its decision, weighing the interests of nightlife against the well-being of the community and the environment.
