Planning Act (No. 1027 of 2008). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Water Keyword Environmental planning Protection of habitats Basic legislation Policy/planning Urban land Coastal zone management Zoning Internal trade Sustainable development Geographical area Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 July 2008. Abstract This Act ensures a plan uniting the community’s interests in land use and contributes to protecting the country's environment in order for the society to develop on a sustainable basis in regards to human living conditions and preservation of animal and plant life. Regional and local councils shall publish a statement of their strategy for the region's respective municipality contribution to sustainable development in the 21st century. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 97/11/EC amending Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 1997 Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 1985 Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX