New beach protection rules for 2024

Rural-focused easements: 

Construction near beaches in rural areas and small towns would be facilitated. Easements in coastal protection would apply in so-called beachside development areas. Essentially, the coastal location would provide such an advantage for the action that it promotes rural development.

Reduction of coastal protection area

The coastal protection area would be reduced from 100 to 25 meters on both sides of the shoreline at small lakes and narrow watercourses, also known as limited coastal protection.

Dispensation and revocation of coastal protection

It would be easier to obtain dispensation or revoke the remaining coastal protection at small lakes and narrow watercourses, provided that a zone for free passage is ensured.

Tightening of rules in areas with high building pressure

Coastal protection would be clarified and strengthened in areas where building pressure is high or demand for land for holiday home construction is very high.

Investigation into agricultural activities

The government has appointed an investigation to review the current exceptions for agricultural activities from coastal protection.

LAW

The new regulations on beach protection will change several laws, including the Environmental Code. The specific areas of law that will be changed have not been specified in the information provided, but it is likely that the changes will affect several sections of the Environmental Code relating to beach protection. Read more about beach protection dispensation.