A civic group in Old Goa has called for the revocation of permissions linked to a farmhouse project, raising concerns about construction activity near the Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount. The Save Old Goa Action Committee says the approvals could affect the character of a sensitive heritage area.
According to the group, the issue involves villas and related development cleared through 2024 TCP approvals. It has urged authorities to revisit those clearances and withdraw the nods, arguing that planning decisions in and around Old Goa must give priority to heritage protection.
The committee’s objection centers on the location of the proposed development and the possible impact on the surrounding historic zone. Its stand reflects a broader concern often seen in heritage towns, where residents and activists push back against projects they believe may alter the landscape around important monuments and religious sites.
The protest adds fresh attention to how development permissions are granted in culturally important areas. For campaigners in Old Goa, the demand is clear: any approval that could threaten the heritage setting near the chapel should be reviewed and, if necessary, cancelled.
