The new law is aimed at streamlining aspects of protecting cultural heritage, such as in the domain of archaeology. For instance, if a landowner based near an archaeological site hopes to find out whether they can build on the land, they will have to contact the National Archaeological Research Centre. This has benefits for cultural heritage protection and for the landowner in question: the public will see different discoveries documented and preserved in a situation where they could have been destroyed and the landowner will not run the risk of having the construction halted.
Heritage series (8): Construction sites subject to extensive archaeological surveys prior to bulldozingThe national scientific inventory is due to make its way through all municipalities in the country as a means to protect architectural heritage. This will reinforce the legislation with its 15 criteria allowing experts to determine whether goods or buildings should belong to a national protection programme.
The minister estimates that the work should be complete in around a decade. The sites and monuments service is taking time to examine each municipality in detail, one after the other.
Heritage series (2): Larochette - a small municipality bequeathed with much architectural heritageFor those who might be impatient, it is heavily advised again quickly destroying a building before experts examine it. The law has a safety net to prevent this type of behaviour. In the event that someone requests a building permit, buildings that are already protected on a municipal level, for instance through a general development plan (PAG), will be subject to thorough examination from the sites and monuments service. The current legislation also provides some protection here.
Heritage series (9): Limpertsberg history friends overjoyed with new heritage protection lawThe new law may represent a workload increase for those working in the domain of cultural heritage, but is perceived as crucial. The teams involved will see further investments, with additional recruits sought. The sites and monuments service has already hired two additional experts.
Heritage series (1): Which buildings should Luxembourg protect?
Heritage series (3): The "Péiteschhaus" renovation in Bascharage
Heritage series (4): Church of Saint Barbara in Lasauvage
Heritage series (5): Intangible cultural heritage: duck fishing and the "Kirmes"
Heritage series (6): Eisenborn Castle
Heritage series (7): Exporting the Gëlle Fra would not be possible under new law
