Permit for reconstruction of Oude Vest in Dendermonde revoked: Flemish government conducted insufficient research

The Council for Permit Disputes annulled the environmental permit for the renovation of Oude Vest shopping street in Dendermonde due to insufficient investigation by the Flemish government regarding urban planning regulations. The city aims to revamp the street with features like fountains and limited parking, but local merchants oppose the plans fearing reduced customer access. The Flemish government must reassess the permit application based on a 2004 municipal spatial execution plan that outlines specific zoning regulations. Dendermonde acknowledges the ruling and awaits further developments.