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Supreme Court Confirms Seizure of Milan’s Residenze Lac High-Rises

The court clarified that tall developments must secure detailed prior planning approval before construction.

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Overview

  • Supreme Court rejected Nexity’s appeal, definitively upholding the seizure of the Residenze Lac site at Parco delle Cave.
  • The ruling affirms that buildings exceeding set height and volume limits cannot proceed without an approved detailed development plan or negotiated subdivision.
  • The three-tower project comprises buildings 27 to 43 meters tall with 77 apartments and has been under seizure since July 2024.
  • Eight individuals, including Paolo Mazzoleni and Rossella Bollini, face charges of building abuse, unauthorized subdivision and false certifications.
  • The decision establishes that buyers who contracted in good faith cannot prevent the seizure and may pursue civil damages against developers or the municipality.