Khidoyatov presented the figures on October 13 in response to questions from lawmakers in the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis.
He said the buildings had been constructed on plots acquired by developers through auctions before Tashkent’s master plan was approved. The developers proceeded without obtaining the necessary permits from architectural authorities, and the cases have since come under the supervision of the Prosecutor General’s Office.
Khidoyatov said the digitization of urban planning procedures and tighter oversight had prevented further cases of unauthorized construction.
Tashkent’s master plan has also been digitized and made available to the public. It divides the city into conservation, renovation and reconstruction zones, with renovation and reconstruction permitted only in designated areas.
During the parliamentary discussion, lawmakers raised concerns about the lack of playgrounds, sports facilities and parking spaces around apartment buildings. Residents have complained about both the shortage of land for such amenities and developers’ failure to meet their obligations to provide them.
Khidoyatov said district inspectors, working with other agencies, were issuing orders requiring developers to provide additional playgrounds and parking spaces in accordance with urban planning regulations.
Authorities have also drafted a resolution setting out procedures for approving residential buildings for occupancy following the expansion of the renovation program and the provision of the necessary surrounding infrastructure. Inspections would cover playgrounds and parking facilities, as well as buildings’ structural integrity, which would be assessed through instrumental testing.
The minister added that applications for construction permits were processed digitally, with artificial intelligence used to check proposed projects against the master plan and urban planning regulations, including requirements for playgrounds and parking. Applications containing inaccurate information are automatically rejected.
Khidoyatov also said UZS 520 billion had been allocated this year to improve residential areas across the country. The funding covers repairs to playgrounds and sidewalks and the installation of new play areas. Work plans have been drawn up, and implementation is being monitored in coordination with relevant agencies and project clients.
