Üldplaneeringud
Üldplaneeringud, or general plans, are municipal-wide planning documents used in Estonia to outline the long-term development and land-use strategy for an entire municipality. They aim to provide a coherent framework that guides how land is allocated for housing, industry, services, green spaces, and infrastructure, and to coordinate public investments and environmental protection.
The plans describe the desired spatial structure and directions for development over a multi-year horizon, typically
Legal basis and process: Üldplaneeringud are prepared under Estonia’s Planning Act and must be consistent with
Relationship to other planning instruments: Detailed plans (detailplaneering) and individual building permits must conform to the
Impact: By structuring land use and infrastructure, Üldplaneeringud influence housing supply, transportation networks, economic development, and