asianomaisilla

Asianomaiset is a Finnish term referring to people or entities that have a direct and legitimate interest in a matter handled by authorities. The inflected form "asianomaisilla" is the adessive plural, used in sentences to indicate “with the interested parties” or “on the interested parties.”

In Finnish administrative and planning practice, asianomaiset are those who have a concrete, personal stake in the outcome of a procedure—such as residents, landowners, local associations, businesses, or other stakeholders—beyond mere general public concern. Being an asianomainen can carry rights to participate in consultations, to submit statements, to access information, and to appeal decisions in accordance with applicable law.

In practice, the concept appears in laws and regulations governing administrative procedures, land use and environmental planning, building permits, and public consultations. Authorities must notify or involve asianomaiset when decisions affect their rights or obligations, and the opinions of asianomaiset may be considered in decision-making and, if necessary, in appeals to higher authorities or courts.

Common contexts include municipal city planning and zoning processes, environmental impact assessments, and licensing or permit processes where the impact on neighbors or other affected parties is relevant. The precise criteria for who qualifies as an asianomainen and the exact rights available depend on the specific statute governing the matter.