For now, the masterplan change limits us to building maximum 5.000 m2. This represents only 4% of the total land area because structures without a roof such as parking spaces, roads and pools don’t count (don’t you just love that?).
Mobile structures (like our planned staff housing on wheels) don’t count initially but may be considered permanent structures after 2 year (after which we can move them to another location).
Why this (voluntary) limit? Because this way we avoided the requirement of an environmental impact study (EIS). We would surely pass such an EIS but it could potentially be challenged, adding delay and more consulting costs.
Our consultants at ELFA recommended we start with our 5.000 m2. If after say 1-2 years of operation we need more m2, we won’t have trouble increasing the permited density as we will have a record of responsible and low-impact operation that will support the required EIS.