Evading spatial planning law—Case study of poland. (30th November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wagner, Magdalena
• Is Part Of: Land use policy. Volume 57(2016:Nov.)
• Page Start: 396
• Page End: 404
• Publication Date: 2016-11-30
• Subjects: Planning law -- Local plan -- Planning regulation -- Spatial planning system; Land use -- Periodicals; Land use -- Government policy -- Periodicals; Sol, Utilisation du -- Périodiques; Sol, Utilisation du -- Politique gouvernementale -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 333.7305
• DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2016.06.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-8377

Abstract

Highlights: This paper presents examples of planning regulation evasion in Poland. Most of the presented case studies are blatantly illegal behaviour. Some examples are within the law; however, they seem to be unfair. Polish legislative technique could be evaluated as rather sufficient. Several reasons for illegal actions can be distinguished. Abstract: Spatial planning is a part of a general system of social and economic planning in Poland. Although it aims at promoting spatial order and sustainable development, it may sometimes stand in contradiction with the interests of various groups and players. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the ways of evading the planning law system by various actors in Poland. Recent examples are discussed and an assessment of the misused regulations is conducted. Case studies are followed by a general evaluation of the Polish legislative techniques and the planning system. To conclude, the paper outlines the most important recommendations for planners and urban officials to prepare more accurate and precise plans and acts of law in order to improve the legislative technique in spatial planning.