The Finnish land use planning system has three levels:
the regional plan
the local master plan and
the local detailed plan.
The regional spatial plan is drawn up by the Regional Council. The local master plan and the local detailed plan are prepared by the local authority.
The Regional Land Use Plan 2050
The Regional Land Use Plan 2050 came into effect in 2025. It is a strategic plan, combining national objectives with the region's own objectives. The plan is used as a guideline when drawing up municipal plans and organizing land use.
It is a comprehensive regional plan, covering the entire region and addressing all areas of society that have a significant impact on the social structure and land use.
The plan is presented on a map with a key to the symbols and written regulations. The plan also includes a report which provides the information required for assessing the goals and options of the plans and their impacts, and the justification for the approaches adopted.
The regional plan documents can be found on the Finnish and Swedish sections of the web page.
