Building plot

Definition

A building plot is a parcel of land on which we have permission to build on a designated area. It is important that the land is registered in the land registry as a building plot. If this is the case, the land is considered a building plot. Land designated for construction is defined by the Act on Spatial Planning and Building Regulations. For building plots, there is a higher probability of obtaining a zoning decision or building permit. If you intended to build on land other than a building plot, the building authority should reject your application due to non-compliance of the future construction with the zoning plan.

How can undeveloped land be designated as a building plot?

Undeveloped land that forms part of the agricultural land fund or forest land fund may be designated as a building plot in the municipal zoning plan or zoning plan of a specific area, provided that the conditions for its permanent removal from the agricultural or forest land fund are met, or if it is located within a built-up area. Once these requirements are fulfilled, the land may be considered a building plot.

How can we determine whether our land is a building plot?

The simplest way is to check the land registry; however, it is not always possible to determine conclusively whether the land is truly a building plot. The Cadastral Act defines specific categories of land and does not recognize “building plot” as a separate land type. A building plot will almost always be land registered in the cadastre as “built-up areas and courtyards,” as it meets one of the definitions of a building plot, land that is already built upon.