Kosovo econ soc ter chesion

Central

  • Leading the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EU and Kosovo came into force on 1 April 2016.[1]
  • Spatial planning[2], including:
    • Developing and implementing the Spatial Plan of Kosovo, Zoning Map of Kosovo and Spatial Plans for Special Zones.
    • The creation and maintenance of the Consolidated Spatial Planning Database. The coordination of spatial planning with municipalities, local and international organizations in order to harmonize spatial planning in Kosovo with EU and international norms;
    • Spatial development policy;
    • Monitoring the work of the Kosovo Cadastral Agency
    • The review and monitoring of spatial planning documents;
    • Advice, training and assistance to municipalities and public and private sector bodies
    • Determining the terms of construction and building permit for constructions within the protected area; 


Local

  • Local economic development, and
  • Spatial planning, including
    • The drafting and implementation of Municipal Development Plan, Municipal Zoning Map, and the Detailed Regulatory Plans;
    • Coordination with the Ministry in order to harmonize the spatial planning
    • The implementation of building regulations and building control standards;
    • The naming of roads, streets and other public spaces, and
    • Land use and development.


Responsible ministries/bodies

  • Municipalities


Sources

 

[1] Kosovo’s future EU integration — like Serbia’s — remains closely linked to the outcome and implementation of the EU-facilitated high-level dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia.

[2] Law No. 2004 /24 on water of 08.07.2004.; Law No. 04/L-174 on Spatial Planning
 
 

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