Planning and Construction Act (SFS 2010:900). Country/Territory Sweden Document type Legislation Date 1987 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Water Keyword Climate change Basic legislation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Coastal zone management Common property Cultural heritage Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Land-use planning Local government Ownership Policy/planning Transport/storage Waste domestic sources Zoning Sustainable development Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 2 May 2011. Abstract This Act contains provisions on the planning of land, water and construction. The purpose of these provisions is to promote community development and sustainable living environment. The Act regulates urban and rural landscape planning in municipalities, safeguarding cultural sites, management of energy, water, climate, waste, transport and hygiene conditions. Land Reserve and public places: zoning municipalities may determine land reserves allocated for road (traffic and transport) and energy (network and cabling) activities. It may also revoke coastlines by implementing provisions set by the Environmental Code and Environmental Act. Full text Swedish Website www.riksdagen.se