Document 310 - Written Interpellation by P. Hladík to O. Klempíř concerning the protection of cultural values within the heritage zone of the City of Brno following the adoption of the amendment to the Building Act

Scope: Sections 112–3; pages 1–8.

The interpellation addresses the risk of weakened protection for approximately 1,400 historically significant but formally inadequately registered buildings in Brno’s historic preservation zone following the amendment to the Building Act. The Ministry states that 41 structures have so far been officially designated as cultural monuments on an individual basis; further progress is hampered by complex procedures and limited personnel capacity. The protection of unregistered buildings will continue to be ensured by the historic preservation zone and through the review of proposed projects by the building authority, which is required to safeguard heritage values. For buildings of exceptional value, the ministry is to initiate proceedings to designate them as cultural monuments, which will impose an obligation on the owners—even during the proceedings—not to endanger their heritage value.