The new CODT in Wallonia: a reality or an April Fool's joke?

Following in the footsteps of Brussels, Wallonia now has a new town planning code. The new rules will have an impact on housing regularization from April 1, 2024. But is it really a reality or just an April fool's joke?

Brussels, 29/04/2024.

Wallonia's urban landscape is about to undergo significant change with the imminent introduction of the new Code de Développement Territorial (CODT). Having been initiated in Brussels, this new code, scheduled to come into force on April 1, 2024, promises to make substantial adjustments to housing regularization in the region. However, as with any announcement made in April, a touch of skepticism persists: is this a tangible reality or just an April Fool's joke?

UBEX confirms the significant impact on housing regularization

What we can say with certainty is that the new CODT will have a major impact on housing regularization. One of the most striking changes concerns the amnesty process: minor offenses will now be presumed compliant 10 years after completion, while for ordinary offenses this period is extended to 20 years. This measure looks promising, but it remains to be seen whether it will stand up to closer scrutiny when the regulatory part of the CODT is published.

Act now to avoid complications

However, not all advances have been uniform. Despite the adjustments made to the CODT, the digitization of planning applications remains a distant goal in Wallonia. This gap underlines a reality where the region is struggling to get ahead on the administrative modernization front.

Anticipate and contact UBEX today

For owners wishing to avoid potential complications arising from these regulatory changes, it is imperative to act now. UBEX offers a proactive solution with free consultations to help navigate the regularization process in compliance with the new regulations. Don't let regulatory reforms catch you off guard; anticipate and act with UBEX, your partner in real estate regularization in Wallonia.

Author: MARTINUS Marie

mariem@ubex.be

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