In the next article in our series, "Tuesday Mornings for the Construction Industry," we continue to discuss issues related to local development plans ("MPZP"). Today, we're discussing compensation for a decrease in property value resulting from the implementation of a new or amended MPZP, also known as planning compensation. This stems from the fact that the introduction or amendment of an MPZP can […]

In today's article from the series "Tuesday Mornings for the Construction Industry," we continue our discussion of local development plans ("MPZP") and discuss the planning fee. This is a public levy payable by landowners or perpetual usufructuaries who sell real estate after the local plan comes into effect. Legal literature indicates that […]

In today's article from the series "Tuesday Mornings for the Construction Industry," we'd like to introduce you to the procedure for adopting an integrated investment plan ("IIP"), introduced as a special form of local spatial development plan. IIP is regulated by Articles 37ea–37eg of the Spatial Planning and Development Act ("UPZP"). Importantly, adopting an IIP requires the parallel conclusion of an urban planning agreement. What is an IIP? An integrated investment plan is a new […]

In today's article from the series "Tuesday Mornings for the Construction Industry," we continue our discussion of local plans. The spatial planning process in Poland, including the adoption and amendment of local development plans (MPZP), has been the subject of criticism for years due to its length and complexity. In response to these challenges, the legislature has decided to establish a new institution, called […]

Today we will analyze the provisions introducing the Urban Register, resulting from the Act of 24 August 2023 amending the Act on Spatial Planning and Development (Amendment)