Planmonopol
The planning monopoly (planmonopol) is the municipality's (kommun) sole right to decide how land may be used, through comprehensive plans and detailed development plans (detaljplaner). It means that it is the municipality that controls where housing, businesses and infrastructure may be built. The monopoly gives the municipality a strong tool in spatial planning, and as a resident you encounter it when new areas are planned or when plans are put on display for feedback.