Environment law delays

Without this decision it is impossible for investors to receive a construction permit. "It is issued for any investment that interferes with the environment, even if it benefits the environment, such as exchanging an old water supply system," the head of Wrocław's department of infrastructure and economy, Rafał Guzowski, told Gazeta Wyborcza. The long waiting period, which in some cases is up to four months, discourages many important investments in Wrocław. The duty to obtain the decision was imposed when a new environment law was introduced in July last year and it has meant delays to many projects.(Real Estate Newsletter)