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Gabalier facing demolition: Luxury penthouse on Lake Wörthersee has to go!
Andreas Gabalier has to demolish his luxury penthouse on Lake Wörthersee by April 2025 after it was classified as illegal construction.
Gabalier facing demolition: Luxury penthouse on Lake Wörthersee has to go!
In Velden am Wörthersee, the luxury penthouse of Andreas Gabalier, an Austrian folk rock'n'roller, is about to be demolished. Gabalier paid €2.5 million to build the 155 square meter penthouse, which was originally approved as tourist accommodation. However, wealthy individuals are instead using the apartments as second homes, which has led to significant legal conflict. The artist has not been allowed to enter the property for several months because the authorities have classified it as an illegal building Schlager.de reported.
The situation escalated when the State Administrative Court declared the building illegal and issued a demolition notice. This judgment was confirmed by the Administrative Court in Vienna in October 2024. Now Gabalier must demolish the entire building, including the driveway, by April 30, 2025 at the latest and revegetate the property. Mayor Ferdinand Vouk from the SPÖ demands that the building corresponds to its original purpose as a purely tourist business.
Authorities and legal framework
The Carinthian authorities have been dealing with the multi-family property since 2021. The current use cannot be approved due to a negative building permit and changes to the partial development plan. The municipality has determined that the use of the apartments no longer corresponds to the original concept. Gabalier is not the only owner affected - other buyers also have to face the consequences. You are currently not authorized to enter your apartments.
In order to clarify the situation, Mayor Vouk announced an evaluation of the partial development plan, in which experts would be involved. Two options are available to the affected owners, including Gabalier: either they must demolish by the set date or subsequently seek a building permit for a tourist concept. However, converting private apartments into apartments for rent is not possible, as a clear tourist business with a reception must be recognizable. Vouk emphasizes the importance of compliance with laws and community self-government ( Small newspaper ).
The decision on changes to the partial development plan, which could possibly enable the intended tourist use of the apartments, is expected in the coming weeks. The events at Lake Wörthersee show how important the legal framework is for dealing with luxury construction projects.