The master’s thesis examines the procedures for issuing building permits in the Republic of Slovenia, with an emphasis on the role of opinions provided by opinion-givers under the Construction Act (GZ-1), which has been in force since 1 June 2022. GZ-1 is the fundamental regulation in the field of construction and was adopted in response to difficulties encountered in the implementation of previous legislation. Among its key innovations are the transfer of competence for determining compliance with spatial implementation acts (PIA) from administrative units to municipalities, and the reform of the consent system into a system of opinions.
The opinions of opinion-givers (state authorities, municipalities, and holders of public authority) play an important role in deciding whether to issue a building permit. Although these opinions are not administrative acts and cannot be challenged independently, they are a mandatory basis for the decision of the competent authority. In practice, however, the system has yet to achieve the intended simplification of procedures. Proceedings are often prolonged due to unclear, incomplete, or late opinions, as well as due to inconsistencies in PIAs and differing interpretations of regulations among authorities.
The thesis includes an analysis of statistical data, providing insight into the legal and administrative challenges related to obtaining opinions and their impact on the duration and efficiency of procedures. A comparison with the Croatian system is presented, particularly regarding electronic administration in the issuance of building permits, where good practices have been identified that may also be useful for the Slovenian system.
The contribution of the master’s thesis lies in the analysis of opinions by opinion-givers as a relatively new institute for which no established case law yet exists. The thesis offers concrete improvements, including the standardisation of forms, the digitalisation of procedures, and clearer regulation of spatial and construction legislation. The results may serve as a basis for future legislative amendments and as guidance for more efficient management of procedures.
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