However, in 1991 construction abruptly stopped when officials realized that what was being built wasn’t what the planning permission was granted for.
In the years after Piotr’s company got into financial difficulty and was unable to continue with the project. By 2002 however, Piotr was back on his feet and submitted new documentation.
However, the new documentation was incomplete and so the decision was made to demolish the castle. After numerous objections, more documentation was submitted in 2013 but once again was rejected.
As of now, construction work on the castle is suspended. The castle remains a shell, open to the elements, visited by tourists who explore the property at their own risk. Unfortunately, the property is not safe and much of it is now covered in graffiti.
Piotr hasn’t given up on the dream of completing his castle though. As recently as 2017 he stated that he is still fighting for it. He doesn’t believe the castle can be demolished as it has been standing for more than 20 years. After 20 years the property has some legal protection.
He is currently considering two possibilities. Complete his original vision for the property, or possibly sell it and watch it be turned into a hotel.