riksintressen
Riksintressen are areas of land and water designated by Swedish national authorities as being of national interest for the country’s long-term development and welfare. The designation serves to safeguard essential functions for society and to guide land and water use in coordination with municipal planning. Common riksintressen cover defense and civil defense, energy production and transmission corridors, transport infrastructure, mineral resources, and water resources, as well as areas of significant natural, recreational, cultural, or historical value.
The designation is established under the Planning and Building Act and by competent national authorities. These
Impact on planning and development is that municipalities must respect riksintressen when preparing detailed development plans
Public access to information about riksintressen and their boundaries is provided through official planning documents and