{
  "id": 10914230,
  "title": "Nekter luksusoppgradering av Norges dyreste bolig",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/nekter-luksusoppgradering-av-norges-dyreste-bolig",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T09:39:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "E24 Norway",
    "slug": "e24-norway",
    "url": "https://e24.no/boers-og-finans/i/7pXBzK/katharina-andresen-faar-ikke-ha-flytebrygge-eller-bygge-trimrom-eller-hjemmekino"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Norge's most expensive residence on Bygdøy was purchased by Katharina Andresen and her husband Fredric Kvasnes for 585 million kroner in 2022. The couple has been at odds with Oslo municipality over a pier located at the end of their beachfront property. Initially, it seemed the municipality would force the removal of the pier, but in May, they were granted permission to keep it. However, the municipality has now denied approval for the pier, stating that the action is \"in conflict with the regulated building setback from the sea in the regional plan\", and that the pier is therefore illegal. They further explain their denial by saying that the beachfront is a limited area that is important to many, not just those with private rights. Therefore, they believe it is \"pointless to grant dispensations that primarily benefit private homeowners\". This is not the only resistance Andresen and Kvasnes face from Oslo municipality. In June, they applied to build a basement garage for their luxury car collection, which includes a Rolls-Royce Cullinan and a Porsche Macan. Kvasnes owns six luxury cars, including a Ferrari Spider, a Lamborghini Urus, and a Bentley Continental. They also plan to construct additional living spaces under the property, including a garage, a study room, and what they describe as a media room. The municipality denied this application, citing a lack of daylight and overlooking. In a previous letter, the municipality invited Andresen and Kvasnes to resubmit their plans. The municipality further states that the couple sought dispensation from TEK17, which sets technical standards for construction in Norway, including requirements for safety, environment, and health. However, the couple has described the study room as a space not intended for long-term occupancy, which should not require TEK17 compliance. The Directorate of Building Quality, however, defined media rooms and study rooms as \"spaces for permanent occupancy\" in 2022, meaning TEK17 requires daylight and overlooking for these spaces. The municipality argues that the rooms should be redesigned for non-permanent occupancy, such as \"residence\", but the couple insists that their proposed plans significantly exceed the current foundation depth.",
  "summary": "Norges dyreste bolig møter motstand. Katharina Andresen får hverken flytebrygge, trimrom eller…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}