diff --git a/docs/changelog.txt b/docs/changelog.txt
index 3806dd125..f7a3102cc 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.txt
+++ b/docs/changelog.txt
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ changelog.txt uses a syntax similar to RST, with a few special sequences:
 ## Fixes
 
 ## Misc Improvements
+- `buildingplan`: minimized planner panel stays minimized until you change it again
 - ``toggle-kbd-cursor``: add hotkey for toggling the keyboard cursor (Alt-K)
 
 ## Documentation
diff --git a/plugins/lua/buildingplan/planneroverlay.lua b/plugins/lua/buildingplan/planneroverlay.lua
index 3e06ac79d..8f12c695f 100644
--- a/plugins/lua/buildingplan/planneroverlay.lua
+++ b/plugins/lua/buildingplan/planneroverlay.lua
@@ -729,7 +729,6 @@ function PlannerOverlay:onInput(keys)
             return true
         end
         self.selected = 1
-        self.minimized = false
         self.subviews.hollow:setOption(false)
         self:reset()
         reset_counts_flag = true