Central Bohemian region proposes building act reform to boost local infrastructure

The Central Bohemian Region has announced plans to propose a significant amendment to the Building Act aimed at improving the development of towns and villages. The proposed change would require landowners to cover the costs associated with converting land to building use, thereby increasing their contribution to essential municipal infrastructure, which is often found lacking.

The regional government’s proposal, supported by county councillors, suggests that landowners should bear a greater financial responsibility for local amenities such as nurseries, schools, roads, and sewage treatment facilities. This adjustment comes in response to ongoing issues with inadequate infrastructure in many municipalities.

Deputy Governor for Regional Development, Jiří Snížek, explained, “The proposed legal regulation acknowledges that spatial planning documentation is approved by municipalities independently. Consequently, the rules for levies should also be established within this framework through a general binding decree.”

The regional leadership has highlighted persistent problems in areas where public infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with rapid development. Many smaller towns and villages surrounding larger urban centers have experienced uncontrolled growth, creating new residential areas without corresponding enhancements in civic amenities and infrastructure.

The proposal aims to address these issues by ensuring that future developments contribute more effectively to the necessary infrastructure improvements, thus supporting more balanced and sustainable urban growth.

Source: CTK