2026-01-28 06:00
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2026-01-28 06:00
Renovation of a balcony, and certainly its construction or glazing, requires the consent of the housing community. Without fulfilling this obligation, any change within this part of the apartment may be treated as unauthorized construction, and as a result – you will have to pay dearly not only for the labor, but also for the fine.
A “winter garden”, glass screens or even a safety net for animals may involve interference with a part of the building's facade, which in turn is protected as an element of a larger whole. Therefore, changes to the balloon are not subject to construction law, only internal modernization, which is characterized by renovation without the need to report.
Any work involving modification of the appearance of the building should be reported to the office or the starosty.
Additionally, they must have the consent of the housing community or cooperative. Without it, the whole project may be treated as unauthorized construction – reminds Radio Zet.
What threatens the owner of the apartment? First of all, the district construction supervision inspector may initiate administrative proceedings. As a result, he will come demolish the buildings at your own expense and pay a fine ranging from PLN 20,000 to PLN 5,000. zloty.
Those who can already be proud of building a balcony, but have forgotten about the appropriate consents, can try to legalize it. However, it usually costs several thousand zlotys.
So how do you do it legally? All elements constituting the balcony development should appear after the written consent of the building manager (sometimes this may involve the need to submit a design). Additionally, the installation of a structure higher than 3 meters requires notification to the starosty or city hall. This must be done no later than 21 days before the start of work.
