Construction of illegal building in Saranda / IKMT clarifies the details

2026-05-18 15:44:00, Aktualitet CNA

The National Inspectorate for Territorial Protection concluded today in Saranda the execution of the decision for the demolition of an illegally built structure on the seashore.

Based on the referral made by law enforcement agencies for the detection of an illegal construction, IKMT center inspectors conducted an inspection on 13.05.2026 in Saranda, at the entity "AB", Neighborhood No. 1, Butrinti Street.

In flagrante delicto, in the territory in question, the IKMT found: a 1-story building with an uncovered metal structure, placed on a concrete platform with a concrete slab, with an area of ??340 m²; a concrete platform with a total area of ??390 m²; a belt and retaining walls with a total area of ??12 m²; a concrete staircase and platform of 53 m²; a wooden platform placed on a metal structure; pipes with an area of ??407 m², as well as a metal structure with uncovered pipes with an area of ??66 m²; a 1-story building with a reinforced concrete structure, covered, with an area of ??22.8 m², without a building permit.

At the time of notification of the minutes of findings, the party subject to inspection, represented by the lawyer, did not present any official supporting documents on the construction works carried out up to that point.

Under these conditions, IKMT proceeded with the adoption of decision no. 0000034, dated 13.05.2026, “On the demolition of the illegal object”, as well as decision no. 0000125 for the fine of the subject in the amount of 11,680,054 lekë. On 14.05.2026, IKMT began the execution of the demolition decision on site and these actions were concluded today.

Today, on 18.05.2026, the subject's lawyer submitted the claim that there is a KKTU construction permit for the structure in question.

After verifications, IKMT found that a KKTU permit with no. prot. 3509/4, dated 05.08.2025, approved by KKTU decision no. 53, dated 28.05.2025, “Permit for service structure at beach stations for the facility – Service structure”, located in the Municipality of Saranda and developed by the entity “COPACABANA Saranda”. According to this permit, the surface area of ??the leased plot was 389 m², the surface area of ??the structure was 60 m², the surface area of ??the arrangement platform with a shading structure was 110 m², and the maximum height was 3.5 m. The structure was planned with light materials and without extension into the sea.

Meanwhile, the National Coastal Agency informs that, on 25.10.2025, the entity “CopaCabana Saranda” has voluntarily requested the termination of the lease contract for the use of the beach station no. SR-41, with no. prot. 1159, dated 17.04.2025, as well as the waiver of its continued use. Following this request, the National Coastal Agency has proceeded with the termination of the lease contract no. prot. 1159, dated 17.04.2025, confirmed according to the letter no. prot. 3291/1, dated 27.10.2025, addressed to the entity “CopaCabana Saranda”.

In conclusion, it clearly results that the entity was carrying out construction without a permit under conditions when it did not enjoy the right to use this space and, consequently, neither the construction permit granted by the KKTU in 2025 in function of the same contract.

Even if the subject's claim about the existence of this permit were correct, the permit issued by the KKTU, cited by the subject, has no connection with the situation identified on the ground, with the type and volume of illegal works carried out, including in the maritime space./ CNA