June 11, 2026
ULAANBAATAR – Capital City Governor and Mayor B.Purevdagva has announced an immediate ban on new residential construction permits in heavily built-up areas of Ulaanbaatar. The directive follows a site visit to the highly congested “Natur” neighborhood in Bayanzurkh District, where the Mayor halted unauthorized construction projects in response to resident complaints regarding severe overdevelopment and land disputes.
Mayor B.Purevdagva highlighted critical safety hazards in the Natur area, noting that excessive building density violates urban standards and actively prevents emergency vehicles, such as fire engines and ambulances, from accessing the neighborhood. To combat this, a newly formed monitoring group will oversee compliance, and the city will revoke permits for any projects violating land allocation standards.
Moving forward, municipal urban planning will shift toward a citizen-centric model, prioritizing the creation of green spaces, public areas, and playgrounds over high-density housing. While the Mayor reaffirmed the city’s support for the construction sector, he stressed that future development will be strictly redirected to zones where new infrastructure is genuinely needed, without compromising public safety.