Tillståndsprövningen
Tillståndsprövningen, often translated as permitting process or licensing procedure, is a legal and administrative framework within Sweden. It is designed to ensure that certain activities or installations that could potentially pose risks to human health or the environment are subject to thorough evaluation and authorization before they can commence or operate. This process is primarily governed by the Environmental Code (Miljöbalken).
The core principle of tillståndsprövningen is to balance economic development with environmental protection and public health.
During the tillståndsprövningen, a comprehensive assessment is conducted. This typically involves an environmental impact assessment (Miljökonsekvensbeskrivning,