Permit for controversial bicycle highway F11 in Berchem revoked: "Province was not allowed to grant it"

The environmental permit for the F11 bicycle highway in Berchem and Mortsel has been annulled by the Council for Permit Disputes. The province and city aimed to construct it on the railway embankment in Saffierstraat, facing opposition from residents concerned about green space loss. The Council ruled the province improperly granted the permit for its own project, emphasizing that such permits should be issued by the Flemish government. The city of Antwerp, initially presented as the applicant, cannot proceed without a new application process. The next steps for the city remain uncertain as they review the ruling.