Statistics Norway

Building in the shore zone

1   Applications for dispensations from the coastal development restrictions. Total number of applications and proportion of dispensations granted. 2001- 20061, 2. Number and per cent
  No. of cases processed3, 4 No. of applications consistent with plans approved No. of applications that include exemptions approved No. of applications that include exemption rejected Applications that include exemptions, percentage approved
2001 .. .. 1 096  540 67
2002 .. .. 1 083  487 69
2003 .. ..  867  308 74
2004 .. ..  864  303 74
2005* 3 173 1 744 1 024  405 72
2006* 2 417 1 280  790  347 69
1  For the years 2001 and 2002 all projekcts are included, from 2003, the statistics comprise only new buildings.
2  In the years 2001-2004, the statistics comprise only applications that include exemptions.
3  No. of cases processed comprise only reporting municipalities in 2001-2003. On average, about 80 per cent of municipalities have reported. From 2004, the figure comprises the whole country.
4  From 2005, agriculture is not included.

Explanation of symbols