Spatial Planning Law.

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.