The measure is part of the Blue Deal 2.0 and must prevent homes in the risk area from being resold again and again.
According to Flemish MP Andy Pieters (N-VA), it is important that the measure comes quickly. “Many local authorities have delivered permits for homes in flood -sensitive areas for decades. It is important that the government can straighten out that historical errors step by step. This is how a new generation of residents is saved watereal.”
Competent minister Jo Brouns confirms that a project group has been established within the Integral Water Policy Coordination Platform to investigate how this pre -emptive right can best be applied. The results are expected by the spring of 2026.