Construction of market in Belgrade Waterfront began without a building permit

Construction of the market in Belgrade Waterfront is well underway, although no building permit or work notification has yet been issued for this facility, BIRN reports.

Construction of market in Belgrade Waterfront began without a building permit

TL;DR

  • Construction of a market in Belgrade Waterfront is ongoing without a building permit or work notification.
  • The Ministry of Public Investments and Belgrade Waterfront applied for a permit after construction started, but it was rejected.
  • Building without a permit is a criminal offense according to the Criminal Code.
  • An expert confirmed that foundation work requires a building permit and that any construction without one violates the Law on Planning and Construction.
  • The Ministry of Public Investments and Belgrade Waterfront did not respond to BIRN's inquiries.