Prague has appealed against the construction of a building on Wenceslas Square

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ČTK
19.09.2013 19:20

Prague - Prague has appealed against the zoning decision regarding the construction of a new building at the corner of Wenceslas Square and Opletalova Street. According to the valid zoning plan, the building meant to replace the existing structures is too tall. Václav Novotný, a councilor, stated this in response to a query from ČTK today. The investor's plans have sparked a wave of discontent among part of the public. Some experts and laypeople are protesting against the demolition of the current corner building.
    "The City of Prague has appealed as a participant in the proceedings against the decision," Novotný said. "The project is in conflict with the zoning plan," he added. In order for the owner to build the new house, he needs to obtain not only a demolition permit and a zoning decision but also a building permit. Participants in the proceedings can appeal against all these decisions.
    The owner, which is the company Flow East, has already applied to the building authority for the possibility of demolishing the corner building, part of the technological extensions of the Jalta hotel, and part of the remnants of the former printing house on Opletalova Street. However, according to available information, the authority has not yet made a decision on this.
    The building is to have nine above-ground floors, which is two floors more than the neighboring structures. The two upper floors are to gradually recede into the background. The ground plan is to form the letter L. The building will also have three underground floors. According to the plans, the upper one and two above-ground floors are to contain shops, while the rest of the above-ground part will house offices.
    Excited debates surrounding the project have been ongoing for several months, and protests against the demolition have taken place multiple times. However, in July, the Minister of Culture in resignation, Alena Hanáková, decided that the building would not be protected as a monument, which opened the way for the request for its demolition.
    The company has owned the building since 1994. The costs for the project, including the purchase of the land and the building, are reportedly reaching a billion crowns; the new construction, which is to be called the Flower House, is expected to cost another billion.

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