Spatial Planning Law. País/Territorio Letonia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2002 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Manejo de tierras Patrimonio cultural Área geográphica Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Europa Septentrional Entry into force notes The Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Resumen The purpose of this Law shall be to promote sustainable and balanced development in the State by utilising an effective spatial planning system. The tasks of spatial planning shall be as follows: (a) to evaluate the development potential of the territory of the State, planning regions, district and territorial local governments and to determine the requirements and restrictions necessary for the utilisation thereof; (b) to align with the spatial planning measures of neighbouring countries and the European Union; (c) to create pre-conditions for ensuring environmental quality and rational utilisation of the territory, and the prevention of industrial and environmental risks; (d) to guarantee the right to utilise and develop immovable property in accordance with the spatial plan; and (e) to preserve the natural and cultural heritage, landscape diversity and biological diversity, as well as to improve the quality of the cultural landscape and populated areas. The National Spatial Plan shall be applicable to the whole territory of the State. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.raplm.gov.lv Referencias - Legislación Revocado por Spatial Development Planning Law (2011) Legislación | Letonia | 2011 (2014) Palabra clave: Política/planificación, Terrenos públicos, Planificación ambiental, Desarrollo sostenible, Manejo de tierras, Manejo integrado, Patrimonio cultural Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX