Landscape Work Permit

A landscape work permit is required by a land owner or holder for earthworks, tree felling and similar activities that alter the landscape in areas covered by a local detailed plan. In areas covered by a general plan, a landscape work permit must be applied for if so specified in the general plan.

The application is decided by the authority designated by the municipality. A landscape work permit is not required for felling individual trees as part of plot maintenance. A landscape work permit is also not required if the activity is related to a granted building permit.

Requirements

  • Activities requiring permit: Earthworks altering the landscape, tree felling and similar activities in local detailed plan areas. In general plan areas, if specified in the general plan.
  • Exceptions: Work with minor impact does not require a permit. Not required for felling individual trees as part of plot maintenance. Not required if the activity is related to a granted building permit.
  • EEA operators: If a business operator is established in another EEA state and provides services temporarily in Finland, the same permits are required as for operators established in Finland.

Application procedure

  • Applicant: Land owner or holder.
  • Authority: Authority designated by the municipality.
  • Scope of application: In local detailed plan areas and in general plan areas if specified in the general plan.