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Approved by the Environment Commission, the text reaches the Chamber today with the aim of converting it into law by 28 July. So let's see how Save Home changes in this new version
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The legislative decree "Save Home” is preparing to revolutionize the panorama of building regulations in Italy, introducing a series of changes significant aimed at simplifying procedures and encouraging urban modernisation. Between news more relevant, there is the amendment that extends the scope of the amnesty for partial discrepancies and expands the definition of essential changes to include significant increases in cubic volume or floor surface. There is also news on changing the intended use of properties, which will be simpler. Salta at the moment the amendment “Save Milan” to unblock the paralysis of the Lombard city, with construction sites stopped due to legal disputes.
The decree, approved by the Environment Commission, is today under the attention of the Chamber with the aim of being converted into law by 28 July. So let's see how the Save Casa changes in this new version.
Tolerances of 6% for mini apartments
Differences between what was authorized and what was actually achieved may now arise up to 6% for properties under 60 square metres, compared to the previous 5% for all those under 100 square meters. This means that for interventions carried out by 24 May 2024, exceeding the established parameters will not constitute a building violation if within the limits of 6% of the authorized measurements for height, distances, cubic volume, covered surface area and other parameters of the individual real estate units. This new tolerance it is added to those already in force: 2% for surfaces greater than 500 square meters, 3% between 300 and 500 square meters, 4% between 100 and 300 square meters, and 5% up to 100 square meters.
Simplified intended use
I changes in intended use were significantly simplified with the introduction of uniform rules, regardless of the need to carry out works (unlike the previous version which only contemplated changes without works). According to the new provisions, changes of destination without works will require a Certified Report of Start of Activity (SCIA), while those involving works will require a specific qualification. This revision allows the transformation of rooms on the ground floor or basem*nt into residences, in compliance with current regional regulations.
The rooms on the ground floor or basem*nt can be transformed into residences, according to regional regulations.
Recovery of attics and micro apartments
To encourage the expansion of the housing offer without consuming new land, the recovery of the attics, also derogating from the distance limits between buildings. Furthermore, it introduces thehabitability for micro apartments with reduced surfaces and heights: studio apartments will be able to be habitable with a minimum surface area of 20 square meters for one person (instead of 28) and 28 square meters for two people (instead of 38). The minimum internal height goes from 2,7 meters to 2,4 metres, provided that the buildings are adequately renovated to guarantee hygiene and health standards.
Regularization of Pre-1977 Properties and variant with partial discrepancy
The “Save Home” decree introduces significant changes for the regularization of property built before 1977 and for partially different variants. According to the new provisions, these interventions can also be regularized retroactively. To prove the age of the works, it will be possible to use cadastral data, photographs or other documentary evidence. Alternatively, a professional will be able to certify under his own responsibility the year of execution of the works.
The procedure requires the owner to present a Certified Report of Start of Activity (Scia) and, in the case of partial discrepancies, to pay a sanction. For essential variants, this option will not be available. Partial discrepancies can be regularized by treating them as construction tolerances, thus avoiding further sanctions.
One of the main innovations is that the discrepancies and abuses on the common areas of a condominium they will no longer be able to block the redevelopment works of an apartment, nor will irregularities present in a single property stop the works on the common parts of the building. A new rule establishes that, to demonstrate the regularity of the individual real estate units, the discrepancies found in the common parts of the building will not be considered, and vice versa.
New rules for bioclimatic pergolas and removable panoramic windows
The catalog of free building works is further enriched with the inclusion of pergolas bioclimatic, structures equipped with adjustable slat covers to protect from atmospheric agents. This modification allows the construction of pergolas, including bioclimatic ones, without the need for a permit, provided that they do not lead to the creation of permanent closed spaces. Furthermore, a brake on Vepas, removable panoramic windows, which cannot be installed on public porticoes or on the external fronts of buildings overlooking public areas without specific permits and authorizations.
Unblocking of unfinished works and other provisions
The decree also includes the amendment “Unlock unfinished“, which allows the Municipality to use the sums deriving from the regularization of urban planning discrepancies and from the sale of properties affected by abuses to complete or demolish unfinished public works. Furthermore, the decree also provides for an amnesty for interventions subject to constraints which, before the entry into force of the new Cultural Heritage Code of 2006, despite having been authorized by the Municipality, did not have a prior assessment of landscape compatibility. Finally, municipalities can extend from 90 to 240 days the times for remove building violations, in case of urgent health needs or difficult economic situations of residents.
Vajont amendment
Finally, an amendment was approved which introduces provisions in favor of the areas devastated by Vajont catastrophe of 9 October 1963, simplifying the issuing of certificates of habitability or usability for real estate units and public buildings assisted by the benefits provided by law.
