Planning Laws Enforced in Turkey

[kevincat99]

This may be of interest.....would it ever happen in Kalkan ??

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1375664/British-couple-furious-Turkish-council-tears-roof-holiday-home.html

Linkback: https://www.enjoykalkan.com/forum/index.php?topic=7558.0

[misty]

Happens a lot in various countries...but why do some Brits think the rules don't apply to them in other countries.....

[Cuddles]

Misty, did you measure the height of your house when you bought it? Or, check that the surveyor had?
If you read through the piece you will see that the couple involved were apparently unaware that the building was too high as the Belidye had written to the builder, not them.
If Kalkan Belidye ever get around to measuring and applying the regulations that applied at the time of building, I'm sure that a lot of owners on this site would have problems.

[misty]

Yes I did and checked the origional plans to ensure they conformed with all planning regulations at the time of construction.

[Blue Lizard]

Strange that the house next door looks exactly the same height or a tad higher???shouldn't a solicitor pick this up if indeed problems had been noted?? i'd be hard pushed to tell if my house was 40cm higher than it should be as i'm sure most folk....i will measure tomorrow with a ruler and my trampoline  

[alisonh]

blue lizard you do make me laugh - thanks for keeping me entertained for the last 3 or 4 years in between our visits to Kalkan.

[MouMou]

Yes it is already happening in Kalkan, be warned

[kevincat99]

Hi Mou Mou

Where and what is happening ??