Topic

Name

Date

Question/Answer

Building outside village limits

Tzourona

28/02/06

Do you know the current laws applying to building property that is zoned outside town lines ?

How can one get his/her property re-zoned ?

Kefalonian Homes

08/03/06

This is a complex issue. 

If the land is outside village limits the general rule is that you may build a property, with basement and two storeys, of up to 200 sq.m. in the minimum requirement 4,000 sq.m. plot.

There are exceptions: if the land is actually on the border/boundary, within a village ‘belt’, or has a particular road frontage—then the laws can be varied.

Please note that only a qualified engineer can give the ‘all-clear’ on whether a plot qualifies for a specific sized building.

We are unaware of any procedure for having a plot ‘re-zoned’.

It is not unknown for village boundaries to be revised.  This may happen as a result of the building of several properties outside a village limit which are then encompassed within the village at a later date.

This is a reactive consequence whereas obtaining planning permission is pro-active.  In short: it is not possible to pre-empt planning permission in lieu of future situations. 

It is essential that the engineer has an excellent local knowledge.  He should be aware of behind-the-scenes local policies and should advise accordingly.  We have a very good engineer as part of our team.