samråds
Samråd is a Nordic term for a formal consultation stage used in planning, environmental assessment, and related governance processes. The concept centers on early dialogue between authorities, project developers, affected organizations, and the public to exchange information, identify potential concerns, and consider adjustments before decisions on permits or plans are made.
The typical samråd process involves notifying relevant stakeholders, organizing meetings or workshops, distributing planning documents and
Legal and regulatory contexts vary across the Nordic countries, but samråd generally functions as a required
Critics sometimes view samråd as time-consuming or performative if responses are not meaningfully integrated, while supporters
See also: public participation, environmental impact assessment, planning and building act, municipal planning.