[Intime News]
Municipalities and the Environment Ministry are addressing challenges following a Council of State ruling that affects building permit incentives under the New Building Regulation. Several municipalities, including Kifissia, have halted construction on permits issued with these incentives, demanding proof of compliance from developers. Others, like Alimos, have frozen all related activities.
The Environment Ministry is evaluating the ruling’s impact across four types of permits: projects not initiated, those halted in initial stages, ones suspended due to litigation, and nearly complete structures facing legal disputes. The government is developing policy responses to minimize disruptions and potential legal claims.
Minister Thodoris Skylakakis emphasized tailored solutions for different cases, acknowledging the complex timeline, cost, and compensation risks. Municipalities such as Papagou-Holargos and Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni are intensifying inspections to ensure compliance.