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Beach protection

Are you planning to dig or build near water? In order to do this, you may need an exemption from beach protection. Dispensation can be difficult to obtain, but we at Advokatfirman Treschow & Partner can help you increase your chances.

The beach protection exists to protect plants and animals that live there as well as public access to the beach. If, as a property or plot owner, you want to build a summer cottage or jetty near (within 100 meters from the shoreline) the sea, lake or watercourse, you must obtain an exception, a so-called exemption, from the beach protection. An application for exemption is sent to the municipality or the County Administrative Board, depending on certain circumstances. As it is an exception, the bar is set high and the application must contain very good legal argumentation and good evidence to go through. It can therefore be a good idea, and a security, to hire a law firm with good competence in the field, such as us. We are happy to help you!

It may also be the case that you have previously tried to apply for an exemption and want to appeal the municipality's or County Administrative Board's decision. We also help you with this!

Within beach protection, we are ready to help you with, among other things:

  • Determine if what you want to do is prevented by beach protection.
  • Create and submit an application for exemption from beach protection.
  • Appeal against a decision from the municipality or the County Administrative Board regarding non-granted exemption.


Right of appeal in cases of beach protection dispensation

The right to appeal in cases of beach protection dispensation is an important aspect of legal certainty. It provides an opportunity for interested parties to appeal a decision on beach protection exemption that they consider to be incorrect. This may be relevant to individuals, companies or organizations affected by the decision.

According to Swedish legal practice, appealable judgments or decisions can be appealed by the person to whom the judgment or decision concerns, if the decision has gone against him.

With our deep knowledge of beach protection exemption and legal processes, we guarantee legal certainty and efficiency in every step of your exemption process. We are experts in navigating the complexities of the appeals process and ensuring that affected parties are given fair opportunities to influence the decision. Through us, you not only get professional advice, but also a reliable partner who strives to maximize the success of your project in the field of beach protection.

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Trial permission in the Land and Environmental Court of Appeal

For you, in a matter relating to beach protection, who is facing a rejection in the Land and Environment Court and is considering appealing the decision to the Land and Environment Supreme Court, the appeal permit is a decisive step in the legal process where the court assesses whether your case should be taken up for review.

According to Swedish legal practice, appealable judgments or decisions can be appealed by the person to whom the judgment or decision concerns, if the decision has gone against him.

Appealing decisions in the Land and Environmental Court of Appeal requires careful and skillful argumentation regarding leave to appeal. Our expertise in beach protection matters, combined with our understanding of the legal process, makes us an indispensable partner in your appeals process. We help you navigate through the appeals process in a strategic and competent manner. We are your trusted partner who wants to ensure that your appeal is handled with the care and professionalism required to achieve the desired outcome.

Beach protection and proportionality

The principle of proportionality is a central part of legal practice and means that there must be a reasonable balance between the public interest and the interest of the individual. In the area of ​​beach protection, this means that restrictions on the individual's right to use their land must be proportionate to the purpose of the beach protection.

Understanding and applying the principle of proportionality within beach protection areas requires a careful balance between different interests. We help you make this balance and argue for the individual's rights in relation to the general interest in beach protection.

Organizations' right to speak in beach protection matters

The right to speak for organizations in beach protection matters is a fundamental aspect of legal certainty. It gives organizations the opportunity to appeal exemption decisions that they consider to be incorrect. According to Swedish legal practice, appealable judgments or decisions can be appealed by the party who has been adversely affected. Organizations have in some cases been granted the right to speak in beach protection cases, based on their environmental protection interest and commitment to public access to beach areas.

Engaging us is a strategic advantage for organizations that want to exercise their right to speak in beach protection matters. We help you ensure that the organization's right to speak is handled correctly and efficiently. Our expertise in beach protection matters and understanding of current legal practice make us an indispensable partner in your endeavor to influence decisions and protect your interests.

To prove in beach protection cases

Evidence in beach protection cases is an important part of the legal process. It means presenting evidence that supports one's position in a matter concerning beach protection. Evidence can include anything from photographs and documents to testimonials.

Evidence in beach protection cases can be decisive for the outcome of the case. For example, it may be about showing that a certain measure will not damage the beach protection area or that there are special reasons that justify an exception to the beach protection regulations.

We help you with what type of evidence may be relevant and how it should be presented. We help you gather and present evidence, as well as interpret the legislation and ensure that all necessary permits and exemption applications are handled correctly.

Beach protection dispensation

Beach protection dispensation is an exception to the beach protection rules that can be granted under certain circumstances. The beach protection, which is part of the environmental code, aims to protect our beach and seashores from exploitation and preserve accessibility for the public.

According to the Environmental Code, beach protection dispensation can be granted if there are special reasons that justify an exception from the beach protection regulations. These special reasons may vary, but it is always a trade-off between different interests where each case is assessed individually.

A dispensation is only granted if it is compatible with the objectives of beach protection, which is to secure the conditions for the public's outdoor life and preserve good living conditions on land and in water for animal and plant life.

Claimed land - Legal review

Claimed land within riparian protection areas is an important topic to understand when planning to build or develop near water areas. It is about understanding how land that is already being used or affected can affect the possibility of receiving a beach protection exemption.

We are experts in beach protection dispensation and can assist you through the entire process. We help you interpret the legislation and ensure that all necessary permits and dispensation applications are handled correctly, as well as provide you with strategic advice to optimize the use of the land within the framework of the law, which can be crucial to ensuring the success of the project.

Plot demarcation - Legal review

Site demarcation within riparian protection areas is an important aspect to consider when planning to build or develop near water areas. It is about defining the boundaries of a certain plot in relation to the shoreline.

The Beach Protection Act governs how land demarcation must be handled and it is important to note that a beach protection dispensation may be required to carry out certain activities within these areas.

We have specialist expertise in beach protection dispensation and are ready to help you through every step of the process. Our assistance ranges from interpreting the legislation to ensuring the correct handling of all permits and exemption applications. In addition, we offer strategic advice to optimize land use within the legal framework, which can be crucial to the overall success of the project.

Building a new bridge - Legal review

Building a new jetty near a body of water can be a complex process due to shoreline protection regulations. These provisions also apply when you already have an existing jetty and wish to increase its width or length.

With our expertise in beach protection dispensation, you can feel safe throughout the process. We are not only knowledgeable in interpreting the legislation, but also ensure that all necessary permits and dispensation applications are processed correctly. In addition, we offer strategic advice to optimize land use within the legal framework, a key component to ensure the success of your project.

Building a new road - Legal review

Building a new road within a beach protection area can be a challenge due to the strict rules in the environmental code and the jurisprudence in the area is anything but uniform, in some cases the review bodies consider that an exemption is needed, while in other cases it is considered that an exemption is not needed

As experts in beach protection dispensation, we stand ready to support you throughout the process. We take responsibility for the interpretation of the legislation and ensure that each permit and dispensation application is handled correctly. In addition, we help with strategic advice to ensure optimal land use within the legal framework, which is a decisive factor for the success of your project.

Road widening - Legal review

A beach protection dispensation may be needed in certain situations for those who intend to change an existing path or dirt road by increasing its width or length.

The beach Protection Act governs how the land near water areas is used, but the case law in this area is complicated and inconsistent. In this area, review bodies sometimes consider that a waiver is called for, while in other cases it is not deemed necessary.

We are experts in beach protection dispensation and can assist you through the entire process. With our legal expertise, we interpret the legislation to strengthen your application. We help you to strategically claim that the measure falls outside the exemption in the first place and, if necessary, that the exemption should be announced in the second place. By hiring us, you get peace of mind that all the necessary steps, appeals and additions are handled correctly, which increases your chances of getting the desired dispensation.

Replace building - Legal review

Constructing a replacement building within a beach protection area can be a complex process due to beach protection regulations. These regulations aim to protect the interests of nature and outdoor life. In order to build a replacement building, a beach protection dispensation may therefore be required.

When constructing a replacement building within beach protection areas, regulated by complex beach protection regulations, our expertise can be decisive. With knowledge of the requirements, including the fulfillment of the beach protection's overall objectives, we ensure correct exemption management. We help you navigate through this complex process and maximize the success of your project.

Replacing bridge - Legal review

Beach protection dispensation for a replacement jetty involves applying for permission to replace an existing jetty with a new one, within an area that is protected according to beach protection legislation. This can be relevant when an existing bridge is damaged or obsolete and needs to be replaced to continue to fulfill its purpose.

With a deep understanding of beach protection legislation, we can guide you through every step of the process. Our expertise ensures that your application is well founded and complies with all relevant rules and regulations. Applying for a shoreline protection waiver for a replacement pier requires precise and accurate documentation. We help you minimize the risk of errors and increase the chances of your application being approved.

Building a boathouse - Legal review

Beach protection exemption for boathouses is an exemption that can be granted to allow construction or other activities within a beach protection area that would normally be prohibited under beach protection legislation. .

With our deep understanding of beach protection legislation, we are well equipped to guide you through the waiver application process. We ensure that every aspect of your application is in line with the applicable regulations and case law. We provide you with tailored advice based on your specific case. We also help you with the management and coordination of your dispensation application in an efficient manner. With our help, you increase the chances that your application will be processed correctly and that you can quickly realize your vision of a boathouse.

Changed Use - Legal Review

Beach protection dispensation for change of use is a topic that concerns many property owners in Sweden. The beach protection is there to protect our beach and lakeshores from exploitation and preserve accessibility for the public, but sometimes there may be reasons to make exceptions to the beach protection rules. Such an exception may be when a property owner wishes to change the use of a building or land within the beach protection area and such a change requires a beach protection dispensation.

Our experience and understanding of beach protection legislation makes us a reliable partner for you who want to implement changes in beach protection areas. We help you ensure a smooth and successful application process by, among other things, providing you with the necessary legal guidance to navigate the shoreline protection waiver process and ensuring that each step of the application process is in line with applicable regulations and case law. We help you understand and present special reasons that justify an exception to the beach protection regulations.

Well-separated development - Legal review

Beach protection dispensation can in some cases be granted if the area is well separated by buildings. This means that the area is so separated from the shoreline by existing buildings that it is no longer significant for the purposes of beach protection.

By drawing on our expertise in beach protection legislation and understanding of current practice, we ensure an optimized handling of your application to maximize the chances of success. We offer guidance on how the land can best be used within the framework of the legislation, which is crucial to ensure the successful implementation of the project.

Well separated road - Legal review

Beach protection exemption is a topic that affects many property owners in Sweden. The beach protection is there to protect our beach and lakeshores from exploitation and preserve accessibility for the public. But sometimes there may be reasons to make exceptions to the beach protection rules. One such exception could be when a property owner wants to carry out a measure on a property that is well separated from the beach by a road.

According to the Environmental Code, beach protection dispensation can be granted if there are special reasons that justify an exception from the beach protection regulations. One such reason could be that the property is well separated from the beach by a road.

We help you interpret the legislation and ensure that all necessary permits and exemption applications are handled correctly. We will also assist in gathering and presenting evidence to support your application for beach protection exemption. We ensure that the process around the beach protection dispensation is handled in the best possible way.