Brno will declare a temporary building closure for the Kostelíček area

Brno - The leadership of Brno has decided to declare a temporary construction ban in the Kostelíček area of the Líšeň district. Family houses can only start to be built once the city issues a regulatory plan. This plan will determine how the street network will look, where the engineering networks will be located, and what the maximum allowable height of buildings will be. The city aims to prevent uncontrolled development, said Deputy Mayor Martin Ander to ČTK today. The regulatory plan will also ensure equal standing for landowners.

The area on the outskirts of Brno near the Mariánské Valley, where landowners currently mainly have gardens, has long been considered suitable for construction. “When the update of the zoning plan was being done, which was annulled by the court, there were efforts to allow the construction of apartment buildings here. The locals protested against this, and today only family houses can be built here. We want construction to be governed by the regulatory plan, which will ensure that this relatively exceptional location remains so in the future,” said Ander.

The several-hectare area slopes gently, and on the hill above it stands the Chapel of Our Lady of Help from 1634. There are meadows and forests in the vicinity. The area is partially bordered by Kniesova, Kostelíček, and Šimáčkova streets.

All landowners must agree to the regulatory plan; only then can the construction ban be lifted. “We anticipate that it will take some time,” Ander stated.

The ban will not affect land that connects to the surrounding developments and is connected to utility networks. At the same time, it is possible to apply for an exemption if it can be clearly demonstrated that the owner's intention is not in conflict with the regulatory plan.