Haasrode (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The province of Flemish Brabant has rejected Durabrik’s housing project in Haasrode, stating the number of proposed homes exceeded previously agreed limits.
“The number of homes requested, 160 in total, exceeds what was agreed upon years ago, namely 123 residential units,”
says deputy Bart Nevens (N-VA). There was a lot of protest against the project from the start among local residents.
For years, there has been debate about the plans for a new residential neighborhood in Haasrode.
The construction business Durabrik plans to construct 160 residential units, including a park, a daycare center, a neighborhood barn, 90 private homes, 38 private apartments, 4 social homes, and 28 social flats.
However, there was immediate opposition to those ideas.
The permission application was not accepted in time because the departing board was unable to agree on the file in November of last year. The province received the paperwork.
And now it has refused the permit.
“It is a very complex and much-discussed dossier,” says deputy Bart Nevens (N-VA). “
The issue is because the required number of homes—160 entities—exceeds the level that was agreed upon in principle years ago. 123 houses were mentioned in that deal.
Whether Durabrik will file a new application, drop the project, or appeal to the Council for Permit Disputes is still up in the air.
What are the main reasons for the rejection of the housing project in Haasrode?
The housing proposal in Haasrode was rejected primarily because more dwellings were proposed than the provincial authorities had initially agreed upon. The project was rejected because this overdevelopment exceeds the parameters specified in the authorized planning framework.
Conflict with current land use plans or zoning laws, indicating that the project does not adhere to specified density or land use guidelines.
Inadequate services or infrastructure to accommodate the projected development’s increased population.
Objections from the community or worries about overcrowding, which may have an impact on property prices, traffic, privacy, and local character.
Legal problems including a lack of clear title or ambiguous land ownership.
Development is constrained by environmental or cultural heritage issues.
