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Construction sins in the Vienna Woods: walkers reveal secret construction plans!
Attentive citizens uncover construction sins in Vienna/Döbling: construction stopped in a protected area after deviations from building permits.
Construction sins in the Vienna Woods: walkers reveal secret construction plans!
In Vienna-Döbling, attentive passers-by noticed an unexpected turn in a construction project that was to be implemented in the protected area of the forest and meadow belt. At Salmannsdorfer Höhe 7, walkers discovered unusual deviations from the approved building permit and then contacted Franz Rath (SPÖ), the deputy chairman of the building committee. His intervention and subsequent inspection of the construction site led to an immediate halt to construction.
The property in question is located in the Vienna Woods, which is worthy of protection, directly adjacent to the popular excursion destination, the Häuserl am Stoan. This area, which is classified as part of the so-called SWW area, generally faces a building ban, with only a few exceptions permitted. In 2021, conversion work was originally applied for and approved for the construction site, only the construction of a simple shed with a skylight was planned.
Unexpected buildings and legal framework conditions
However, the building inspection found construction sins: the new building was around 0.20 meters longer than approved, the veranda was around 1.20 meters away, and the dormer in the gallery also did not comply with the approvals. It is noteworthy that a cellar, which was feared to be part of a larger construction project, could not be identified. The authority has now placed an order to eliminate these deficiencies.
It remains to be seen whether the construction work in question will actually be demolished, as a new application for subsequent approval is currently pending. The situation shows once again how important the work of the building supervisory authorities is. These public administrative bodies, as they exist in other countries, are responsible for ensuring that construction projects comply with applicable regulations and do not pose risks to public safety. They monitor compliance with building permits and can take action in the event of violations, from requirements to fines, to maintain public order.
Education about green space protection
The district council has set itself the goal of increasing awareness of the need to protect valuable green spaces in the city. Given the increasingly scarce natural spaces in urban areas, it is crucial that communities and citizens actively participate in monitoring and protecting these spaces. Victims of construction sins can always contact the building inspectorate to raise their concerns and file possible complaints. The incident in Döbling reminds us that each of us can make a contribution to protecting our nature.
In a landscape characterized by trees and meadows, preserving these areas should be a top priority. The case at Salmannsdorfer Höhe is not only an example of the challenges associated with building law, but also an opportunity for the community to stand together and actively defend its own green spaces.