Environmental organizations wanted to prevent the execution of the permit for the renovation of part of the racetrack, which the racetrack obtained from province of North Holland, as two protected animals are to have their natural habitat on two hectares of land where the works will take place, namely stinks (Buffo Calamite), a species of toad and European gray lizard, also known by its name martinček (Lacerta agilis).
The court based its decision on the following note: “As this is a relatively small area and as the animals are not on the endangered species list, it should be borne in mind that the public interest in carrying out the Dutch GP is more important in this case. It is true that this is an intrusion into the natural environment of both animal species, but the disturbance will be largely temporary, and the area will not lose its special status of natural habitat. "
Zandvoort racetrack otherwise waiting another lawsuit, which will be heard by the court on Friday. This time, the amount of nitrogen that should be released into the atmosphere during the construction works and the racing weekend is in dispute. As they provide with leaders province of North Holland and the racetrack itself, emissions will be within the permitted limits.
Environmental organizations still want to achieve a ban on work on the racetrack until the matter is closed and it is ensured that emissions are not exceeded. On the other hand, the management of the racetrack reckons that On November 4, the renovation can already begin.
