The developer's mistake has serious consequences: built 50 cm too low in a flood zone, their houses must be razed

Des maisons situées dans les Yvelines, en France, sont promises à la démolition (photo d'illustration). EdVal – ENVATO ELEMENTS

Located in a flood zone in Les Mureaux, in the Yvelines, new houses are going to be destroyed for having been built 50 centimeters too low.

Families were supposed to have villas of 75 to 95 m2, in Les Mureaux, in the Yvelines. Due to poor workmanship, around twenty houses in the “Parc en Seine” subdivision built in 2018 are slated for demolition, reports in particular Le Parisien.

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All have were built 50 cm too low, resumes France Live. A detail that is not one, especially when you are located in an area that has become flood-prone.

Non-compliance with town planning regulations

The developer's mistake disrupts the lives of the families concerned. In 2022, they learn that their houses will have to be razed for non-compliance with town planning regulations, to be installed a few meters further and higher up.

For several years , residents are waiting for reconstruction or for a refund that is not coming for the damage suffered.

“On would like it to end”

“After 5 years, we would like it to end and for the insurance companies to take responsibility for us compensating”, complains a co-owner quoted by France 3.

The municipality of Les Mureaux indicates that each owner will be convened in January 2025 to “adjust the building permit as best as possible” and specifies that “individual meetings will be offered to each co-owner” , according to our colleagues.