Why do all land plots in Ukraine have their own code and designated purpose?
For registration in the State Land Cadastre for the relevant uses.
Knowing the designated purpose of any plot, one can understand its legal regime, ecosystem functions, type of possible development, etc. It is used by state authorities, local authorities, organizations and enterprises for accounting and reporting on land resources.
Lands in Ukraine are divided into 10 sections:
- lands of agricultural designation;
- lands of housing and public development;
- lands of nature reserve fund and other nature protection designation;
- lands of health-improving designation;
- lands of recreational designation;
- lands of historical-cultural designation;
- lands of forest fund;
- lands of water fund;
- lands of industry, transport, communications, energy, defense and other designation;
- lands of reserve, reserve fund and general use.
Sections have subsections, detailed information is in open government sources.
What does this mean for a tenant or land owner?
For each category of land, there are rules for use and permitted activities. For example, factories and any other facilities not related to agriculture cannot be built on land of agricultural designation. Lands for recreation and tourism of population (recreational) cannot be used for industrial construction, etc.
The use of a land plot not according to the designated purpose is prohibited by the law.
Is it possible to change the designated purpose and how to do it?
Yes, it’s possible. This right is assigned to the owner of the plot by the Land Code of Ukraine. For this, the established procedure must be observed:
- You conclude an agreement on the development of a land survey projectwith a land surveying company. The term of production is stated in the contract (the price is higher, the term is faster), but cannot exceed 6 months according to the Law.
- Further, you need to coordinate the project with the local department of the StateGeoCadastre, local department of architecture and urban development and other organizations in each individual case.
- Important! A detailed territory plan is required. Request this document from local councils or from the district state administration. If there is no detailed plan – order the development additionally.
- Apply to the village (settlement, city) council with a petition for approval of the project on changing the designated purpose.
- Submit an application and a land survey project to TsNAP (Centre for the Delivery of Administrative Services) for entering information into the State Land Cadastre. Your application will be considered within 14 days. If everything is okay – information about the new designated purpose of the plot will be entered into the State Land Cadastre.
- Register the real estate title in the State Register of Rights (at the centre for the delivery of administrative services or at the notary).
How much does it cost to change the designated purpose of a land plot or land?
The cost of changing the designated purpose of a land plot or the price of changing the designated purpose of a land plot depends on the urgency and complexity of the work.
Designated purpose for the land for the industrial solar power stations construction:
Has a 14.01 code – for the location, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and structures of power generating enterprises facilities.
The procedure for changing the designated purpose of the land plot on which You decided to build an industrial solar power station is described above.