New Hope for Citizens Whose Parcel Enters the Public Domain There has been a problem in Turkey that has been going on for years: you have a title deed, but you can't use it.ew Hope for Citizens Whose Parcel Enters the Public Domain There has been a problem in Turkey that has been going on for years: you have a title deed, but you can't use it. You can't build a house, you don't have a zoning right, you can't evaluate its valueew Hope for Citizens Whose Parcel Enters the Public Domain There has been a problem in Turkey that has been going on for years: you have a title deed, but you can't use it. You can't build a house, you don't have a zoning right, you can't evaluate its value... because your parcel is left in the zoning plan in a school, park, road or other public utility area. There has been no expropriation, but your property is actually idle. This chronic problem is finally starting to be solved. Recently, with the amendment of the regulation announced by the Minister of Environment, Urbanism and Climate Change Murat Kurum, the “transfer of zoning rights” officially entered our lives. Now if you have a parcel remaining in the public service area, you will be able to use your right there in another parcel.Recently, with the amendment of the regulation announced by the Minister of Environment, Urbanism and Climate Change Murat Kurum, the “transfer of zoning rights” officially entered our lives. Now if you have a parcel remaining in the public servicecently, with the amendment of the regulation announced by the Minister of Environment, Urbanism and Climate Change Murat Kurum, the “transfer of zoning rights” officially entered our lives. Now if you have a parcel remaining in the public service area, you will be able to use your right there in another parcel. What Does It Mean For The Citizenry? So far, many people have found themselves Decrying, “I bought a plot of land, but I can't nail a single nail on it”. Even in some regions, the market value of land plots has fallen seriously due to this reason. The new regulation will significantly eliminate this victimization. For example; let's say you have a 500 m² land that is reserved as a school area in the zoning plan. You cannot build on this land. Now, thanks to the transfer of zoning rights, that right can be transferred to another residential parcelor example; let's say you have a 500 m² land that is reserved as a school area in the zoning plan. You cannot build on this land. Now, thanks to the transfexample; let's say you have a 500 m² land that is reserved as a school area in the zoning plan. You cannot build on this land. Now thanks to the transfer of zoning rights, that right can be transferred to another residential parcel. Thus, your property will gain value not only on paper but also in reality. What Does It Mean for the Public? Another important party is public institutions. The necessary areas for investments such as roads, schools, health centers and parks will now be able to be brought to the public in a clearer and faster manner. Long-lasting expropriation cases, uncertainties and waste of resources will be reduced. In other words, it will protect the right of citizens and it will become easier to plan public service areas. Points to be Noted in Practice Of course, the arrangement looks very positive on paper, but it is very important how the application will work.n other words, it will protect the right of citizens and it will become easier to plan public service areas. Points to be Noted in Practice Of course, the arrangement looks very positive on paper, but it is very important how the application will work. Valuation process: How muchn other words, it will protect the right of citizens and it will become easier to plan public service areas. Points to be Noted in Practice Of course, the arrangement looks very positive on paper, but it is very important how the application will work. Valuation process: How much zoning rights will be transferred to which land? The reports of independent valuation organizations will be decisive here. Agreement of the parties: It will be necessary to reach a compromise with the parcel owners to whom the right will be transferred. This may also lead to disputes from time to time. Citizen awareness: Knowing the suspension process and follow-up processes through e-Government will be vital for the citizen to protect their rights.