tomtstorlekar
Tomtstorlekar refers to the measurement of land parcels used for development, ownership, or municipal planning. In Sweden, the size of a plot is typically expressed in square metres and is recorded in the national land register. The dimensions determine not only the potential for building but also the compliance with zoning regulations, building codes and natural resource protection guidelines. Planners use tomtstorlekar to evaluate density, infrastructure needs such as roads, sidewalks and utilities, and to assess environmental impacts, for example adjacent water bodies or protected habitats.
Common categories of tomtstorlekar include small residential lots between 200 and 400 m², medium-sized parcels around 500
Tomtstorlekar also influence property values and taxation. The municipal property tax is calculated partly on the