The risk of demolition for 60 weekend houses in Hennef Bülgenauel!

The risk of demolition for 60 weekend houses in Hennef Bülgenauel!

In the Hennefer settlement Bülgenauel, a community of around 60 residents is concerned about their weekend houses. This fear results from a recently issued decision by the Higher Administrative Court in Münster, which has confirmed a demolition order of the city of Hennef for the corresponding buildings. This final decision reveals an earlier judgment of the Cologne Administrative Court.

The city authorities argue that many residents have carried out extensions on their houses without valid approval or have registered their main residence in the settlement. The original building permits have expired through these actions. As a result, several residents are forced to take legal action against the judgment by wanting to submit a non -admission complaint to the Federal Administrative Court.

problematic location of the plots

The main risk for the residents is not only in the impending loss of their real estate, but also in the demolition costs incurred. Many owners fear that their properties are almost worthless and that they also have to bear the financial burden of demolition work. At a time when real estate prices fluctuate, this could be an existential threat to some families.

The Hennef Bülgenauel settlement, which borders through a dam to the Sieg river, has produced a large number of weekend houses since the 1960s. These houses are not only connected to the sewer network, they also enjoy the demands of a regular living situation, including regular garbage disposal and internet access.

The dangers of floods

Another point on the city administration's agenda is the potential threat from flooding. The city indicates that the land is located in an area of a flood area in which floods of up to 2.5 meters are possible. This information comes from the flood danger and risk cards of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. In about 60 cases, the city of Hennef called for the demolition of the affected buildings to ward off possible dangers.

The persistent disputes between the residents and the city administration raise questions about the legal situation and the future possibilities of the residents. Many feel threatened by the current situation in their existence and are dependent on support. The discussion about the legal framework and the planning policy decisions that are behind this topic will surely continue in the coming weeks and months.

For more information on this matter and the current developments, interested parties can consultation on www1.wdr.de . There the background is examined in more detail and the voices of the residents are taken into account.