Illegal structures, including popular cafe, ordered demolished at Vietnam's Hue Times Square project

Local authorities in Hue, Vietnam, have ordered the demolition of several illegally constructed facilities at the Hue Times Square project, located along the Huong River. The enforcement action targets structures built in violation of permits, including the Katinat coffee shop, a recent popular spot for young people.

The project, situated in a prime location at 5 Le Loi street, has faced scrutiny for exceeding its approved building parameters. The Katinat coffee shop alone occupies 236 square meters, significantly beyond what was permitted. Despite previous administrative fines and directives to rectify the violations, these structures remained in place.

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The Thuận Hóa ward People's Committee has issued a decision to forcibly demolish the illegally constructed hạng mục at this project.

According to a city official, the Thuận Hóa ward People's Committee issued the demolition order after the developer, An Phu Minh Investment and Transport Company Limited, failed to meet legal requirements within the 90-day period granted after the initial fine. The company was fined 110 million Vietnamese dong for the violations.

The land, leased for 10 years starting January 22, 2024, was designated for a high-end tourism service complex. Approved plans allowed for a maximum construction density of 5%, a single-story structure, and a height limit of 8 meters. The developer's failure to comply with these regulations has led to the current demolition order.

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If the deadline expires and the investor fails to complete the legal documentation, they will be forced to self-demolish the violating structures.