What do you need to know about building regulations?
Building codes and local building regulations are key elements of property development and urban planning. It is therefore important for all stakeholders to have a clear understanding of the legal framework that determines the conditions for land use and construction.
It is important to clarify this before signing a real estate sales contract and it is worth consulting a lawyer either in person or online.
Building codes are essential legal documents that set out the possibilities and limits for construction activities in a given area.
These regulations ensure that construction is in line with the municipality’s development concept, environmental requirements and the legal status of the property.
- What are the types of building regulations
– Local Building Regulations (HÉSZ): a local regulation established by the local government of a municipality, which sets out the precise conditions for building in a given area. It may include building regulations, building height, green space requirements, etc.
– National building regulations (e.g. OTÉK): general framework and guidelines on which local regulations are based.
- What is the purpose of building codes
– To create an environmental, aesthetic and legal framework for construction.
– Ensure that plans are consistent with the development objectives of the municipality.
– Protect the environment, public spaces and the people who live there.
- What the building codes contain
– Building regulations (e.g. building percentage, building height).
– Green space and environmental requirements.
– Building dimensions, form, use of materials.
– Public space and traffic rules.
– Conditions for the location of housing and other functions.
- Who makes the building regulations?
– The municipality draws up the urban development plan, which is then commented on by local residents and experts.
– Builders can apply for a building permit in accordance with the regulations.
– Compliance with the rules is checked by the building inspectorate.
- Why are they important?
– They prevent illegal or inappropriate construction.
– They help preserve the value of your property.
– Protects the public interest and the environment.
– They provide a legal basis for the construction process.
- What does this mean in practice?
Take an example! There is a pendulum theory. Let’s say you are in Gyömrő XYZ, at 42 Fő utca. The property is in residential zone 2, often abbreviated as LK2. The local building code, in accordance with the national regulations, specifies what kind of property (for example) can be built in LK2. Say a minimum plot of 800m2 with a width of 12 metres, where only and exclusively single-storey detached houses can be built, with the following uses: commercial units serving the local population, credit, educational, educational, health, cultural, accommodation or sports.
On the basis of these, if someone wants to carry out an industrial activity there, which is subject to notification under the terms of the establishment of a plant permit and the notification of the establishment of a plant, and certain productive and certain service activities, as well as the rules of the establishment permit and notification of the Government Decree 57/2013 (27.II.) on the rules of establishment permit and notification, he can not notify and can not change the purpose of the property.
It is therefore important to check the local building regulations in advance, which can usually be found on the municipalities’ websites.
