Power to act off-site
Use of land in Hafnarfjörður for construction works
The Environment and Planning Department of Hafnarfjörður supervises all excavation and construction works on the town's land. Anyone who needs to carry out works on the town's land, or whose works affect the town's land, must apply. Use of municipal land and obtain a permit from the Environmental and Planning Department of Hafnarfjörður.
- Planning permission is required for all developments in the town.
- If works or events obstruct road traffic, whether for a short or long period, a street closure permit must be applied for.
- Coordination with Veitur must be ensured for major projects and works.
- What liability rests with the licensee for the works?
- Certain procedures must be followed when digging on council land.
- Due to excavation on council land, planning permission must be applied for.
- For the use of land outside plots, such as work sites, containers and more.
Procedures and rules, along with guidance on implementation and finishing, can be reviewed.
