We are not opposed to investment. However, we insist on objective facts, protection of our local water supplies, safe sidewalks, and solid guarantees for residents before the plan is enacted.
We are not asking for signatures on public petitions at this time. Many residents prefer to stay in the background for now and quietly observe how things unfold. Join the info group to stay informed and see our community unite before taking joint action!
Here are the key technical provisions of the draft exhibited by the Mirsk Town Hall.
The planning procedure encompasses an area of 16.5 hectares (165,000 m²) on the site of a former phyllite slate quarry. It is a brownfield industrial excavation with steep rock faces.
Prior to permitting residential and hotel construction, formal verification of completed mining reclamation and geotechnical stability sign-offs by mining supervisory authorities are essential safety requirements.
According to the exhibited planning documents:
During the consultation procedure:
• The draft plan was published on the municipal bulletin board and online BIP portal.
• The public hearing took place on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, at 11:00 AM in Mirsk — during working hours for most residents.
• Many neighbouring property owners were unaware of the specific parameters proposed.
• Crucial statutory date: The legal deadline to file formal citizen objections is 9 October 2026. This is the statutory window when citizen input must formally be considered by law.
Examining the concrete infrastructure challenges that must be addressed in the plan.
In recent years, parallel to heavy hotel development in Świeradów-Zdrój, water tables across the valley have experienced observable drops.
Many households in Orłowice and Krobica had to deepen private boreholes or connect to municipal mains at significant expense. A large resort with pools requires hundreds of cubic metres of water daily.
Regional road DW 361 running through Krobica and Orłowice is the main corridor to Świeradów-Zdrój, recording high weekend volumes and speeding traffic.
Along major sections, there are no dedicated sidewalks, illuminated pedestrian crossings, or traffic-calming measures. Children walking to school buses must navigate narrow verges.
Adjacent to the site is a narrow rural dirt track (parcel 51) running directly past residential homes.
Using narrow rural lanes for heavy construction equipment would degrade road surfaces and create substantial disturbance.
Large commercial developments generate economic returns, but also place long-term demands on the host community and environment.
The master planning process is the only statutory opportunity for the Town Hall to ensure commercial growth directly contributes to village infrastructure.
These specific points are included on the ready-made objection form submitted to the Mayor.
Statutory planning provision prohibiting supply from shallow local aquifers. Obligation to construct an external municipal supply line with connection access for neighbouring residents before opening.
Conditioning the opening on prior construction of illuminated sidewalks along DW 361 in Krobica and Orłowice, safe pedestrian crossings, and traffic-calming roundabouts co-funded by the developer.
Confining all heavy logistical and construction traffic to regional road DW 361, protecting narrow rural tracks (e.g. parcel 51), and executing a statutory road agreement (Art. 16) for road repaving.
Adjusting maximum building heights to harmonize with the regional landscape scale, and establishing a dedicated Village Fund for local street lighting, sewage, and community halls.
I was born in the UK, but Polish blood runs in my veins. My father was a war refugee forced into exile by the war, and my grandfather fought proudly for a free Poland at the Battle of Monte Cassino. My first profound memory of pride in my heritage was watching the courage of the Polish people in the "Solidarność" movement, standing tall together for fairness and human dignity. My father always reminded me: "To be truly free, you must use your rights before they are taken away!".
I was raised in Polish culture and tradition. Poland is the homeland of my family, and Orłowice is my conscious choice and my home. I am not standing against anyone, but standing shoulder to shoulder with neighbours in the spirit of constructive dialogue, mutual respect, and the protection of our community's future.
We understand that in a close-knit village, residents prefer discretion. We respect your complete privacy.
You do not need to give your name or phone number to receive printed flyers and objection forms. Just specify which mailbox in the village to drop them into!
Feel free to drop a handwritten note without signature into the mailbox at Orłowice 24: "Please drop a form into mailbox at house number X".
Signed forms can be handed over in sealed envelopes. We will submit all objections together in one large bulk package with formal receipt stamps.
Completing the ready-made form takes exactly 1 minute.
All 4 constructive planning conditions are pre-written on a single page.
📥 Download PDF here →Write your name, address, and signature. That is all.
Return to the Sołtys, drop off at Orłowice 24, or file directly at Mirsk Town Hall!
Under Art. 20 (1) of the Planning Act, if the Mayor decides not to accommodate an objection, Town Councilors must formally decide on each objection via roll-call vote during the Council session. This legally obligates elected officials to review citizen concerns with full transparency.
Absolutely not. Filing an objection to a draft master plan is a standard civic right guaranteed by the Act of 27 March 2003. It is the established legal process for residents to express planning views.
100% yes. We do not require any personal details. You can use the form below in anonymous mode, specifying only a mailbox location, or drop an anonymous note at Orłowice 24.
Yes. Any property owner, resident, or tenant whose legal or factual interest is affected by the plan can submit an objection.
Under statutory planning rules, objections submitted after the statutory period are not considered. 9 October 2026 is the final date to register official civic comments.
We will keep you informed of verified facts and dates. Complete discretion.
We will keep you informed of every next step in the procedure.