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Walloon Parliament
Doc. 611 (2025-2026)
Under consideration
Walloon proposal to create special flood protection zones
Official title: Proposition de décret insérant un Titre V/1 relatif aux zones de protection contre les inondations dans le Code du Développement territorial
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘In progress’)
In plain language
- A new planning tool allows the Walloon government to establish flood protection zones where the construction of new buildings is banned.
- This affects municipalities, owners of land or properties within these designated risk areas, and public planners.
- You will not be allowed to build new homes there, renovations must meet strict flood-proofing rules, and owners may receive compensation for lost property value.
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How parliament voted
Parliament has not voted on this proposal yet.