planeerimisõiguse

Planeerimisõigus is an Estonian term referring to the planning entitlement of a landowner or holder to develop a plot in accordance with applicable planning documents and regulations. It denotes the right to use land for permitted purposes, densities, and building parameters as defined by the local master plan (üldplaneering) and, where required, a detailed plan (detailplaneering). The concept is grounded in the public planning framework and is not an absolute guarantee of construction permissions.

In Estonia, the planning system is regulated by the Planning Act (Planeerimisseadus). Local governments prepare a general plan that establishes broad land-use goals and restrictions, and may adopt more specific detailed plans for particular areas. A parcel’s planeerimisõigus arises from its inclusion in these plans with defined uses, intensities, and other constraints. However, having planeerimisõigus does not automatically authorize building; the actual construction permission depends on obtaining a building permit (ehitusluba) and compliance with technical, safety, and environmental requirements.

Planeerimisõigus is closely tied to land ownership and is passable with the transfer of the land. It can be influenced or altered by changes to planning documents, zoning rules, or protective restrictions such as environmental or cultural heritage safeguards. In some cases, public-interest considerations may lead to revised plans or expropriation, potentially affecting the extent of the right.

See also: üldplaneering, detailplaneering, planeerimisseadus, ehitusseadustik, ehitusluba.