Facilities such as concrete plants, asphalt plants, quarries may create noise, dust, traffic problems for local people.
Common Complaints
- Dust pollution
- Noise
- Heavy vehicle traffic
- Road degradation
- Impact on water resources
- Damage to agricultural products
- Property loss of value
Legal Remedies
- Municipal/governorship complaint
- Ministry of Environment inspection request
- Administrative court (license cancellation)
- First instance law (compensation)
License Cancellation Case
- Non-compliance with the zoning plan
- EIA incorrect/incomplete
- Inadequate public participation
- Underestimation of environmental impacts
Site Selection Criteria
- Distance from residential area
- Distance from water sources
- Distance from agricultural land
- Distance from natural/historical areas
Environment Precautions
- Dust collector system
- Noise insulation
- Road irrigation
- Working hour limitation
Local Community Victimization
- Compensation lawsuit (TBK art. 49)
- Pecuniary damage (quality of life)
- Health reports
- Property value loss expert witness report
Council of State 14th Chamber and 6th Chamber
The chambers accept that the "quality of life" of the local people should be protected, that industrial facilities should be located at a reasonable distance, and that licenses should be reviewed in case they harass the public.
Environmental law lawyer is recommended.