Tilajärjestely

Tilajärjestely is a Finnish term for a legal and administrative process that reorganizes land ownership and parcel boundaries within a defined area to support planning, construction, or public use. It is used when existing plots are fragmented or poorly suited to current needs, with the aim of creating coherent, appropriately sized parcels and designating public areas such as streets, green spaces, and utility corridors.

The process is rooted in Finnish land use and building legislation and the land surveying framework. It is typically initiated by a municipality or by a group of landowners who propose a layout that improves land use. A tilajärjestely plan is prepared by a surveyor in cooperation with participants, outlining new boundaries, required public areas, and any compensation between owners. The proposal is reviewed and approved by the relevant planning authority or the National Land Survey, and in some cases by other authorities or courts.

After approval, the new parcels are formed and registered in the national land register, and ownership records are updated accordingly. Common outcomes include the creation of new building plots of suitable size, consolidation or division of land, and the establishment of access roads or infrastructure corridors. The process aims to secure clear land ownership, facilitate zoning and development, and improve the efficiency and functionality of land use.

Challenges associated with tilajärjestely include negotiations among owners, valuation and compensation issues, time requirements, and coordination with other planning processes. It is a formal, plan-backed rearrangement with public interest and statutory oversight, distinguishing it from private, informal property subdivisions. Related concepts include land consolidation, cadastral reform, and urban planning procedures.