Land use plans (“zoning”) regulate the future use and construction of areas. They guide the location of housing, workplaces, parks, and transportation, among other things.
Turku draws up city plans and detailed plans. With city plans Turku guides the use of areas throughout the city in broad terms. Detailed plans are used to guide the use and construction of individual areas in detail. You can read more about how plans are created.
Pending detailed plans
Detailed plans create the conditions for future construction. Detailed plans specify, for example:
- the intended use of the area, such as a park, street, or residential plot
- the building rights for plots and properties
- where buildings may be located
- what types of buildings may be constructed.
The plan could cover an entire neighborhood or just a single plot.
You can view pending detailed plans in two ways:
- This map view shows the boundaries of individual plan changes.
You can open the detail plan’s own website by clicking on the red area on the map and then on the link “Additional information”. - You can also browse detailed plans through the website’s own search.
Enter an address, neighborhood, or working name of the plan into the search bar. Find the plan you want in the list and click on its name. This will open the plan's own website, where you can read the estimated schedule for the plan and view the documents published about it.
When does the planning procedure start?
The schedule for land use plans is guided by the planning program. It specifies which plan initiatives have been approved for planning over the next four years. The document is approved by the city council and updated annually. The completion date for detailed plans is always an estimate, as many factors affect their completion.
Pending city plans
A city plan is a municipality's general land use plan that guides the more precise planning, such as detailed planning.
You can view pending city plans in two ways:
- This map view shows the boundaries of the city plans.
You can open the plan's own website by clicking on the red area on the map and then on the More information link that opens. Please note, that the information provided is in Finnish. - You can find information on pending city plans in the list below.
A legally binding partial city plan will be drawn up for the airport and its surroundings. The plan will be drawn up in cooperation with the municipality of Rusko.
The joint, legally binding partial city plan drawn up by Turku and Lieto examines land use on the eastern side of the Maaria basin.
An outdoor recreation route plan in accordance with the Outdoor Recreation Act is being drawn up for Maaria-Ilmarinen, prepared in cooperation between Turku and Lieto.
The objective of the partial city plan is to create sustainable, high-quality maritime housing in western Turku, as well as functional solutions for the location of businesses.
Frequently asked questions
You can influence land use planning throughout the entire planning process. You can always express your views to the person drafting the plan, for instance, via email.
We encourage you to send your comments as early as possible. The earlier you submit your feedback, the easier it is for the planner to take it into account when preparing the plan.
Occasionally, we organise discussion events on land use planning, where you can share your feedback on the planning projects. Before we submit a land use plan to politicians for approval, we make available for viewing. This gives you a chance to express an objection if there are parts of the plan you think should be addressed. You also have the right to share any concerns before the approved plans are officially announced and put into action.
See here for more detailed instructions on communication and schedules.
If your plot is already governed by a plan, you, as the owner of the plot, can initiate a process to amend the detailed plan.
It depends on what your matter concerns. If you want to comment on a pending plan, please contact the person who prepared the plan. You can find their contact details on the plan's website. The easiest way to access the plan's website is from the maps on this page.
If you want to initiate a plan initiative, follow the instructions for plan amendments.
If you want to know which plan applies to your plot, check the map on the Active land use plans website. This is the easiest way to see the plan markings for your plot. If you still have questions, contact the regional planning officer. You can find their areas of responsibility marked on the map.
As a rule of thumb, detailed planning takes an average of two years. City planning can take anywhere from five to ten years.
Many factors affect the completion of a plan. Therefore, it is difficult to estimate when they will be completed. Numerous studies are usually conducted for plans, and sometimes these can take a long time to complete. These studies are conducted to determine, for example, natural values, traffic impacts, noise, and historical values. The aim of planning is to create the best possible city, and this takes its own time. In addition, plans can remain in force for hundreds of years, so they are prepared with great care.
Finally, the political process and appeals against plans can also delay their entry into force.