The ruling is a harsh blow for the objectors. They had hoped that the Council of State would put a stop to construction. “We are very disappointed,” says Janny Dirkx of the Heetakker-Raadhuisplein residents’ committee, who has already heard various reactions from the neighborhood this morning. “We have invested a lot of time in this procedure. We will study the ruling with our lawyers to see what options we still have.”