byggnadsnämnder
byggnadsnämnder, or building committees, are municipal bodies within Swedish local government tasked with planning and building matters within the municipality. Their remit is defined in planning and building law (Plan- och bygglagen, PBL) and related regulations. The committees typically handle zoning and land-use planning, approved through detaljplaner (detailed development plans) and översiktsplaner (comprehensive plans), as well as decisions on building permits (bygglov) and changes of use. They also oversee compliance with technical requirements, building codes, and aspects of environmental and fire-safety considerations in construction projects.
Decisions on larger or sensitive projects are taken by the committee, while routine cases can be delegated
Composition and relations: A byggnadsnämnd is usually composed of elected representatives from the municipal council and
Historical note: The role of byggnadsnämnder has been central to urban development in Swedish municipalities for