Construction halted at Belsenplatz due to legal intervention by the Administrative Court in Dusseldorf.
In the heart of Düsseldorf-Oberkassel, the upcoming development at Belsenplatz, previously known as Chateau Rikx, has hit a snag. Since October 26, 2022, the investor has secured a building permit for the site, which includes office space on the ground floor and 14 residential units on the upper floors. However, a provisional suspension has been imposed by the Administrative Court on June 12, 2023.
The neighboring guesthouse and brewery operation filed an urgent application, citing concerns over noise pollution. The proposed residential units will be located less than 10 meters from the beer garden, which has approximately 240 seats. The Administrative Court of Düsseldorf noted that the existing noise protection requirements are insufficient to mitigate the anticipated noise pollution, particularly during evenings and weekends in a mixed-use area.
Further issues, such as noise and odor emissions from ventilation systems and kitchens, will be addressed in the upcoming lawsuit. An appeal against the decision can be lodged with the Higher Administrative Court in Münster. The case reference number is 4 L 640/23.
Prior to December 2023, information about the Chateau Rikx project was not widely publicized. To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information, especially regarding a specific site and its legal or administrative status, it's advisable to contact the local building authority or check the city of Düsseldorf’s official planning or construction permits portal online.
Administrative court suspensions in Germany typically occur when there are legal questions or challenges to building permits, such as environmental concerns, neighbor objections, zoning or planning law conflicts, or procedural errors. The precise reason for the Chateau Rikx permit suspension can be found by consulting the court’s official decision or the local building authority's correspondence regarding the suspension.
The concerned neighboring guesthouse and brewery operation, with numerous seats in its beer garden and potential sources of noise pollution like ventilation systems and kitchens, has initiated legal proceedings to contest the real-estate development at Belsenplatz, citing financial concerns related to potential losses due to noise pollution when it comes to investing in the said residential units. The administrative court's decision in the Chateau Rikx case is pending review at the Higher Administrative Court in Münster, with the case reference number 4 L 640/23.
