A bridge too far

The board of mayor and aldermen (CBS) of Rotselaar has declared building permits admissible for the implementation of 36 building plots in a legally recognized nature reserve, known as “De Vijvers”.

On August 4, 2020, the municipal council of Rotselaar gave the go-ahead for a public inquiry and local residents were given 30 days to submit objections.

The action committee “De Vijvers” promptly took the necessary initiatives, among other things by collecting signatures.

Semper Ferraris supports the local residents and a new file has been opened under the name “SF 3: Vijvers”.

The “yellow poster” that was put up to announce the public inquiry is full of misleading allegations and procedural errors.

The municipal council of Rotselaar ignores a decision of the Council of State in this case.

The decision of the local authorities violates the case law of the Council of State with regard to the principle “cancellation of planning permissions" introduced by the law of 22 December 1970.

The decision of the local authorities also violates the case law of the Court of Cassation with regard to abuse of power by a council of mayor and aldermen in crimes related to urban development.

The Council of State and he Court of Cassation are highest Courts of Belgium and they are essential pillars in our democratic society.

The administrators have tarnished the reputation of our beautiful community with their deceptive practices.

We cannot leave it like this. The state of lawlessness in our community must be denounced.

A notice of objection has been filed on Thursday, August 27, 2020 on behalf of Semper Ferraris.

The same day, a criminal complaint was filed with the Public Prosecutor of Leuven.

Semper Ferraris has filed for civil action for a symbolic amount of € 1 (one euro), which can be extended in the course of the proceedings.

Justice will be done.