diff --git a/docs/changelog.txt b/docs/changelog.txt
index 9b0a1d30e..e192fda72 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.txt
+++ b/docs/changelog.txt
@@ -56,6 +56,7 @@ Template for new versions:
 ## New Features
 
 ## Fixes
+- `buildingplan`: make the construction dimensions readout visible again
 
 ## Misc Improvements
 
diff --git a/plugins/lua/buildingplan/planneroverlay.lua b/plugins/lua/buildingplan/planneroverlay.lua
index 9a47b8fed..ebd8e6e02 100644
--- a/plugins/lua/buildingplan/planneroverlay.lua
+++ b/plugins/lua/buildingplan/planneroverlay.lua
@@ -478,7 +478,7 @@ function PlannerOverlay:init()
             end,
         },
         widgets.Label{
-            frame={b=2, l=23},
+            frame={b=4, l=23},
             text_pen=COLOR_DARKGREY,
             text={
                 'Selected area: ',