The trial of a precautionary measure to halt the urbanization of Quinta dos Ingleses, in the municipality of Cascais, began today at the Sintra Court. The applicants of this legal action defend the maintenance of the embargo on works taking place in that area.
Quinta dos Ingleses is located in the municipality of Cascais, on the Portuguese coast. The case concerns a urbanization project in that area that has generated opposition from citizens.
The Sintra court is now analyzing the request to maintain the embargo, after a precautionary measure was granted that temporarily suspended the construction work.
The legal process arises following popular contestation of the urban transformation of Quinta dos Ingleses, with the applicants fighting for the protection of that area against the planned real estate development.



