Singer Thompson receives third fine over illegal construction

Marko Perković Thompson has received a third fine over unauthorised buildings on land in Čavoglave, his hometown, after Croatia’s State Inspectorate found that a demolition order had not been fully completed.

The inspectorate said a new inspection found that part of the structures had been removed. Because the investor had not complied with the construction inspector’s order within the required period, officials issued another fine to pressure completion of the removal.

The case began after a television report last November raised questions about buildings allegedly constructed without the necessary permits. Inspectors later identified irregularities and ordered the investor to remove the structures within 90 days. Earlier reports described the buildings as a canopy and a prefabricated storage facility.

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Considering that the party required to comply did not act on the construction inspector’s order within the prescribed period, as established by follow-up inspections, it was compelled to carry out the removal order through the imposition of fines.

Thompson acknowledged that he had made a mistake. He said he used the storage building for equipment and tools, and as shelter for workers from rain and sun. “It is true that I made a mistake, and I apologise to everyone I put in such an unpleasant situation. The law and rules must be respected,” he wrote.

The inspectorate plans another field inspection to determine whether the remaining structures have been removed. If they have not, a third party may carry out the demolition, with the cost charged to the investor. Earlier estimates put the larger building at about 150 square metres and the canopy at about 50 square metres. An access road, entrance fence and wall occupy a separate plot.

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It is true that I made a mistake, and I apologise to everyone I put in such an unpleasant situation. The law and rules must be respected.