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The recent Salva Casa Decree introduced by the government has brought several innovations to the construction sector, with the aim of simplifying bureaucratic procedures and encouraging the regularization of certain urban planning situations. However, the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region has decided not to apply one of the most discussed measures of the decree: the possibility of making changes in the intended use of buildings.

What does the Salva Casa Decree provide

The decree provides for a series of simplifications for the regularization of small building irregularities, making it easier for owners to comply without excessive bureaucratic burdens. One of the main innovations concerns the change of intended use, which at a national level can occur more easily without the need for particularly complex permits, especially within the same functional category (for example, from office to shop).

The position of Friuli Venezia Giulia

Despite the national approach, the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region has chosen not to apply this specific rule, maintaining greater control over urban planning changes. The regional councilor for Infrastructure and Territory, Cristina Amirante, stated that this decision was taken to ensure more careful and shared territorial management with municipalities and professional associations.

The Region has nevertheless implemented other measures in the decree, such as the possibility of remedying small building irregularities, including the adaptation of attics, which could affect thousands of properties in the area.

Implications for property owners

For those who own properties in Friuli Venezia Giulia, this decision means that requests for change of use will still have to follow the current regional legislation, without benefiting from the simplifications introduced at a national level. However, the decree could still offer opportunities for regularization on other aspects, making it easier to adapt irregular urban situations.

The Salva Casa Decree represents a step forward in the simplification of building regulations, but Friuli Venezia Giulia's choice to exclude changes in intended use demonstrates how regions can adapt reforms to their own territorial needs. It is advisable for owners and operators in the sector to inquire with the relevant municipalities to understand which aspects of the decree are actually applicable in the region.

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