Building Site

Within the local detailed plan area, the suitability of the building site is resolved in the local detailed plan.

Outside the areas covered by the local detailed plan, the suitability and fitness of a building site is resolved case by case, according to the Land Use and Building Act. Outside the areas covered by a local detailed plan the size of the building sites must be at least 2,000 m2. However, an exception on the requirement of the minimum size can be made and it can be ordered to be substantially larger in size. When the suitability and fitness of a building site are considered, care must be taken to ensure that there is no danger from flood, earth or rock fall or landslide. Also, it must be possible to locate buildings at a sufficient distance from the boundaries of the property, public roads and a neighbor’s land.