The Municipality of Auderghem filed an appeal on August 19th against the urban planning permit issued by the Region for the construction of the Triomphe Tower. This 80-meter high project is planned for the site of the former Europ Assistance headquarters on Boulevard du Triomphe, near the Delta metro station. The permit is currently frozen pending a decision from the Brussels government.
The project, developed by Galika, includes 114 housing units, offices, and commercial space. The municipality's appeal addresses several aspects, including the building's size and density, its impact on sunlight, the quality of some housing units, as well as issues related to mobility, site access, parking, and its integration into the Herrmann-Debroux PAD.
The échevin of Urbanism and Public Space stated that the permit is suspended and no execution can proceed until the government makes a ruling. Three scenarios are possible: cancellation of the permit, its validation as is, or a new permit with conditions. The municipality hopes for a decision by early 2027 and is preparing for a potential appeal to the Council of State if the government does not rule in their favor, a possibility also anticipated by local residents.
This disagreement is not new. Both the Municipality and Ixelles had previously issued unfavorable opinions, and nearly 400 residents have expressed their discontent. Auderghem had requested more green space at ground level, less 'mono-oriented' housing units, a more refined building to avoid casting shadows over the neighborhood, and a nearby nursery.
The developer asserts that the project has been adapted following public inquiries. However, the échevin of Urbanism maintains that the concerns of the municipality and residents have not been addressed. He emphasized that the municipality does not oppose projects on principle but seeks quality developments for the Delta neighborhood, and their unfavorable opinions included concrete proposals to address the residents' concerns.
