Deiliskipulag

Deiliskipulag, often translated as a detailed subdivision plan, is a planning instrument used by Icelandic municipalities to regulate how land within a defined area is subdivided and developed. It translates the broader aims of the municipal comprehensive plan into precise, legally enforceable rules for specific parcels. A deiliskipulag sets out exact lot boundaries, street networks, rights of way, and public spaces, and it establishes building rights such as allowable uses, maximum building height, footprint, floor area, and setbacks. It may also designate areas for utilities, drainage, parks, and other infrastructure.

The plan is typically initiated by the municipality, often in collaboration with landowners or developers. Draft plans are prepared by planning staff or consultants, and subjected to public consultation and hearings. After revisions, the municipal council adopts the plan, which then becomes part of the municipality’s planning framework and is binding on landowners and developers. The plan is registered in the cadastral system and must align with national and regional planning policies.

Legal basis and scope: Deiliskipulag operates under Icelandic planning and building legislation and is subordinate to the comprehensive plan, while providing the detailed rules needed to approve individual buildings and subdivisions. It may be revised or supplemented as development progresses. Public access to the plan and related documents is typically provided through municipal offices and websites.