Limits set on building height bonuses

The Environment MInistry has opted for a compromise solution to deal with the opposition of municipal mayors to provisions in the new building regulation regarding the maximum heights of buildings.

Mayors were up in arms over bonuses included in the new building regulation that allowed taller buildings in their municipalities.

Seeking to address these reactions, the ministry on Thursday submitted provisions to Parliament that introduce a ceiling for two of the four building bonuses of the new building regulation.

The regulation will not have a retroactive effect, and will only concern building permits issued after May 1. 

It does not appear to have a significant impact on regions with high building factors (e.g. Athens, Piraeus), but it will limit how tall a building may be in comparison to others. 

For areas with a low building coefficient, it...