On 3 June 2026, an amendment to the Act on the Protection and Care of Historic Buildings came into force, aimed at simplifying some of the administrative procedures relevant to investors carrying out projects in areas subject to conservation protection.
The new regulations introduce changes in areas such as:
- obtaining the consent of the provincial conservator of monuments to carry out construction works related to a monument,
- procedures concerning the removal of trees and shrubs from properties entered in the register of monuments.
The aim of the amendment is to reduce red tape and streamline investment processes whilst maintaining cultural heritage protection standards. The changes may be of significant importance to owners of historic properties, developers and entities carrying out investments in areas subject to conservation protection.
Michał Siembab comments on the new regulations and their practical implications for investors in an article published on the Prawo.pl portal.
“I view the amendment positively, in particular the introduction of a distinction between works requiring a conservation permit and those where a notification is sufficient. The obligation to obtain a permit in every case was excessive and often blocked the execution of frequently straightforward works.”
The full article is available HERE.
If you have any questions regarding the impact of the new regulations on planned projects, please feel free to contact our team.
