Eight-storey buildings in the new government park that used to house PYRKAL

The government park is being planned for development with eight-story buildings (28 meters) and a building factor of 1.8, which will be built in the old facilities of PYRKAL in Dafni, Attica and will house nine ministries and services of the State. This is provided for in an amendment of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, which was added to the bill of the Ministry of Development for strategic investments that has been introduced for a vote in Parliament.

Also, the proposed provisions include regulations for the legalization of arbitrary buildings and uses in port facilities that have been transferred to the HRADF (Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund) for utilization while settlement is provided for the unlicensed structures in the Municipality of Pavlos Melas Thessaloniki. Also, a temporary solution is given for the fishermen’s huts in the Evros Delta until the Presidential Decree for the protection of the area proceeds. As for the long-suffering Mati of Attica, 129 acres are granted, which today belong to the National Social Security Agency (EFKA), for forest recreation facilities.

The special plan for PYRKAL

The Ministry of Environment is promoting the arrangements for the creation of administration spaces and a free urban green space in the areas of PYRKAL in Dafni. In particular, directions are given for the Special Urban Plan (SUP), for which the preparation process has begun following a relevant decision of the competent Deputy Minister Mr. Nikos Tagaras. According to them, the SUP will specify the land uses and will determine the terms and restrictions of construction. In particular, during its preparation, it should take into account that out of the total of 155 acres of the property, 50% will be free spaces and urban green.

The remaining 50% will be allocated to urban center uses, for the service of the administration, for social welfare and public infrastructure, for sports and cultural facilities, religious spaces, conference centers, research centers, restaurants, refreshment stand and parking spaces. Shared and public areas will amount to 40%.

The building factor (SD) is set at 1.80, the maximum coverage at 60% and the maximum allowed height at 28 meters. In the part of the property, where the free spaces and the urban green will be developed, the cultural installations in the existing buildings will be allowed, which will be considered to be under preservation.

Forced expropriation will also be allowed, as the creation of administrative spaces and free urban green spaces serves a purpose of public benefit. In fact, in derogation of the legislation, for the assessment of its value – and regardless of whether the expropriated area is subject to the system of objective determination of the value of the real estate – the reports of two independent certified appraisers (registered in the Register of Certified Appraisers) will be taken into account. ). In the event of a dispute between the two reports, the competent court will take into account the average value resulting from the estimates.

Legalization of arbitrary buildings in ports

Also, the derogatory arrangement of arbitrary constructions and changes of uses in existing port facilities that have been transferred to the HRADF is regulated. In particular, those that have been erected until 28 July 2011 and are located next to the seafront and the beach in the specific properties can be subject to law 4495/2017 for legalization.

The inclusion will be possible within two months from the entry into force of the regulations, upon submission of an application by the HRADF, topographic diagrams and technical reports by engineers, with a detailed description of the arbitrary constructions and their uses.

Upon their inclusion, arbitrary constructions and changes of use will be subject to a suspension of sanctions and no construction and maintenance fines will be imposed. Also, transfers or establishment of a real right will be allowed, their lease and concession for the period of time that the specific facilities are deemed necessary or useful for the utilization of the real estates that are in the HRDH portfolio.

Sanctions for arbitrariness in Evros are freezing

A special regulation is also being sought to address the problem that has arisen due to the delay in the issuance of the Presidential Decree on the protection of the Evros Delta. In essence, the collection of fines and the imposition of sanctions for arbitrary constructions in the area are suspended.

It concerns about 130 huts which are made of wood, sheet metal and aluminum sheets for

needs of local fishermen, stockbreeders and hunters. The specific constructions could be subject to legalization in the last law of arbitrariness (4495/2017) if they were “in accordance with the specific content and the terms of the presidential decree (PD) for the protection of Evros”, which should be issued by early last month. Until the issuance of the PD, the collection and imposition of any sanction had been suspended, as well as the validity of demolition administrative acts that had been issued. With the promoted regulation, an extension is given regarding the issuance of the PD for the protection of the area of ​​the Delta ‘Evros, until the 3rd.11.2022.

According to what Mr. Tagaras states in a transmission document to the Parliament, the process of elaboration of the Special Environmental Study for the Evros Delta is in progress, which will result in the issuance of a Presidential Decree defining land uses and activities in Evros.

Legalization of large arbitrariness in the Municipality of Pavlos Melas

In addition, the amendment promotes provisions for dealing with property problems, construction of buildings and arbitrary constructions in the Municipality of Pavlos Melas, Thessaloniki. In particular, it is possible, after an application (within one year) of citizens or residents of the specific municipality to be granted by a decision of the municipal council an area of ​​even land under the following conditions:

a) To possess proven uninterrupted, taking into account the time of the licensor, during the last twenty years, area of ​​ownership of the Municipality of Pavlos Melas in which a building has been erected before 28.7.2011, for use exclusively as the main residence. These arbitrary buildings can exceptionally be legalized (Law 4495/2017) by presenting the additional supporting document of consent of the municipality responsible for inclusion. In fact, in this case, the settlement of arbitrariness of the “Category 5”, ie the large arbitrary properties, is, exceptionally, allowed .

b) The buildings that have been erected must have been subject to the provisions of the last law of arbitrariness 4495/2017 (A ‘167) or in an earlier law on the settlement of arbitrariness until the submission of an application.

c) The concession should be made with the criterion of the urban planning of the relevant municipality and rational urban planning of the area to ensure the functionality of the settlements.

Regarding the price for the concession of the lands is calculated as follows:

-For plots with Building Factor (SD) from 0.4 to 0.8 is defined for the first 200 sq.m. one third (1/3) of the objective value, for the additional sq.m. and up to 300 sq.m. of three quarters (3/4) of value. If the plot is larger than 300 sq.m., for the additional sq.m. the price is set at the objective price.

-For plots with a building factor from 1.0 and above, the price is set at one third (1/3) of their objective value for the first 100 sq.m., the remaining sq.m. calculated on the basis of objective value.

The price is paid in 108 equal monthly installments or in 36 equal quarterly installments or in 18 equal six-monthly installments. If the total amount is deposited within one year, a 20% discount is provided.

Forest recreation area in Mati

Also, by joint decision of the Ministers of Labor and Social Affairs and Environment and Energy will be allowed, without consideration, concession to the State or the Municipality of Marathon, the use of a property of 129 acres (along with the infrastructure of the Sailors’ Home) which belongs to EFKA and is located in “Mati” of Agios Andreas.

The property until 30.11.2022 should be upgraded and operate as a public forest recreation area. In any case, the destruction or alteration of the forest vegetation and the disposal of the area for a different use is prohibited. The concessionaire is obliged, at his own expense, to maintain, improve the forest vegetation of the property, to manage and guard the area in accordance with the forest legislation.

Given the proximity of the property to the urban fabric, it will be allowed, exceptionally, for security reasons, its fencing, as well as the installation of lighting.  installation of  small prefabricated wooden houses for use as refreshments stands will also be allowed, which will be allowed to operate after sunset, under the supervision of the concessionaire. Proceeds from the activity will be used for the needs of maintenance and supportof the area and its constructions.