Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Vogelzangbeek Valley’s protection application expired, allowing a developer to plan 29 homes on Lenniksebaan. Local group CB Vogelenzang opposes it, fearing harm to wildlife and views. The meeting will be on November 7.
The Commission for Conservation, Management, and Development of Nature in the Vogelzangbeek Valley applied for protection of its area, known for its rich wildlife, two years ago. They wanted to extend the protected land to include Lenniksebaan. However, the Brussels government has not acted on this request, despite support from the Royal Commission for Monuments and Landscapes and Leefmilieu Brussel. As a result, the application for protection has now expired.
Will 29 new homes in Anderlecht threaten local wildlife and views?
Since the protection application expired, a developer with two plots on Lenniksebaan is planning to build 29 homes and 17 parking spaces, along with retail spaces on the ground floor. The local group CB Vogelenzang opposes this construction because the new building would be taller than the existing one, threatening the area’s views and rural character. They also warn that the project could harm a nearby nature reserve.
“Making these apartments in the nature reserve might take away an important piece of land in Anderlecht,” says Bernadette Stallaert. The group is worried that this could lead to more buildings in the area, like Citydev’s plans on the other side of Lenniksebaan. There will be a meeting in Anderlecht on November 7 to discuss the project.
