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Decree No. 550 relative to planning and approval of roads for agricultural purposes.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil
Keyword
Protection of environment Land-use planning Risk assessment/management Hazards Authorization/permit Procedural matters
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure that planning and construction of agricultural roads is done in a way that provides for comprehensive agricultural solutions. Planning and construction shall also emphasise considerations of environmental resources ​​such as biodiversity, landscape, cultural heritage and outdoor recreation, the risk of flooding, erosions and landslides, as well as other interests that could be affected by road construction. The Act contains the following chapters: 1) Introductory provisions; 2) Applying for new construction and conversion of agricultural roads; 3) Case procedure, decisions and requirements, etc.; 4) Final provisions.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 23 of 1995 concerning land use.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2011)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Land reform, Land consolidation, Subdivision of land, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Decree No. 1200 of 1996 relative to planning and approval of roads for agricultural and forestry purposes.

Legislation | Norway | 1996 (2003)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX