Land development in Czechia often proceeds without detailed land-use plans, leaving the decision on the type of development—whether the land is going to be used for housing, administrative offices, or retail buildings—to the discretion of the developer. This paper examines a site near Prague’s Botanical Garden, at the edge of a residential area, where a developer has advocated for constructing a large retail centre resembling a hypermarket. This proposal conflicts with the preferences of local politicians and the public, who favour other types of development. The dispute has transformed the administrative procedures for development approval into arenas of conflict, resulting in prolonged underdevelopment of the site and substantial costs ineffectively spent by all stakeholders involved. The chapter explores how underregulation can lead to increasing conflicts, underscoring the need for more comprehensive planning policies.