The concept of «spatial order» in Polish legislation and legal doctrine
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15330/apiclu.69.4.18-4.27Keywords:
Polish legislation; spatial order; spatial planning; territorial planning; urban planning documentation; lands of territorial communitiesAbstract
The article reveals the main aspects of the content and meaning of spatial order as a key category of the legal institution of spatial planning in Poland, by systematizing the conclusions of Polish scientific research, interpreting legal norms, analyzing the practice of their application and further improvement.
The category of «spatial order» is a key concept in the legal institution of spatial planning in Poland. The regulation and practice of organizing planning and development of territories are aimed at achieving spatial order, which, in turn, is a component of sustainable development. The assessment of the effectiveness of spatial planning actually comes down to achieving spatial order.
The legislative definition of the category of «spatial order» is enshrined in the Polish Law of 27 April 2003 on Planning and Development of Territories.
Achieving spatial order is ensured through spatial planning at various levels: national, regional (voivodeship) and local (within territorial communities).
The most important national strategic document on spatial development in Poland today is the National Concept of Spatial Development 2030, approved by the Council of Ministers on December 13, 2011.
At the same time, the main subject in the formation of spatial order is the territorial community, since it is it that determines the intended use and principles of spatial development of lands. A critical assessment of the ways in which local authorities implement spatial planning policies has necessitated changes to the system of organizing territorial planning at the local level.
In July 2023, the Law on Planning and Development of Territories was amended to the largest extent during its existence. Most of them entered into force on September 24, 2023 and laid the first stage of the reform of the spatial planning and development system. These changes are aimed at ensuring sustainable development and spatial order, based primarily on public interests.
