Where do they draw the line on the 80-meter building law?
I recently became interested in purchasing a condo unit on 50 Pi Road on the hill overlooking Patong Beach.
Following some investigation at the Municipal Office, I discovered that the building, which contains five condo units, has been constructed above the 80-meter building line.
According to local zoning and environmental regulations, no structure except single family
homes can be built in this area.
How are developers allowed to clearly violate the law in relation to the 80m building line?
There are several completed structures above the 80m level on 50 Pi Road and by examining the areas of land that are currently being cleared, it appears that many more developments are about to commence in this zone.
Have the authorities relaxed the law in this particular area of Patong?
If this is the case then I would be keen to continue with my purchase of the condo unit.
Chris Rogers, Patong
Monday, August 3, 2009 2:29:17 PM
“The law prohibits building construction anywhere 80 meters or above mean sea level.
This includes making alterations that would result in a structure exceeding the 80-meter limit.
The Patong Municipality has already ordered that any building which exceeds 80m must be reduced in size.
The only exception would be for people who owned the land and property before the law came into effect, provided the land is not used for business purposes.
For more information contact: Patong Municipality, 12/3 Ratpatanusorn Road, T. Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83120. T: 076-344275. F: 076-344255.”
