exploateringsnivå

Exploateringsnivå is a term used in Swedish urban planning to describe the intended degree of exploitation of land for construction and development. It expresses how intensively a plot or area is planned to be used, typically indicating how much of the land may be built upon and how dense the development should be. The level is set in planning documents such as detaljplan (detail plan) or general plans and serves as a guide for how a district should evolve in terms of housing, commerce and mixed use.

The exploateringsnivå can be expressed in different ways depending on the municipality and plan. It may be described qualitatively, using categories like low, medium, or high, or quantitatively through building rights, floor area ratio (FAR), or the share of the plot that may be built. This level influences infrastructure planning and service provision, including traffic, parking, water and sewer, energy, schools, and green spaces. It also informs how developers submit proposals and how building permits are evaluated.

Exploateringsnivå is connected to broader planning tools such as zoning, land-use designations, and environmental considerations. A higher level generally implies greater density and greater impact on infrastructure and the neighborhood, while a lower level supports more open space and lower density. Because the term is plan-specific, there is no universal numeric standard, and interpretation depends on the relevant planning document.