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HFD:2004:26 AI generated

Supreme Administrative Court dismissed appeal regarding Natura 2000 site designation under Finnish nature protection laws.

Case Number HFD:2004:26
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed the applicant's appeal against the designation of a Natura 2000 site. The applicant argued that the proposed measures violated nature protection laws and the EU Habitats Directive, claiming insufficient environmental impact assessment. The court held that the administrative body correctly applied the statutory requirements and the Commission's guidance, finding no legal error in the decision.

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Maankäyttö- ja rakennuslaki 197 § 1 mom.; Luonnonsuojelulaki 65 § 1 ja 2 mom. sekä 66 § 1 mom.; The court established that the administrative authority must strictly adhere to statutory criteria and Commission guidance when designating Natura 2000 sites, and failure to do so renders the decision legally flawed.

Keywords

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Natura 2000 designation environmental impact assessment Habitats Directive compliance nature protection laws administrative review standard

Cited Legislation

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Maankäyttö- ja rakennuslaki 197 § 1 mom.
Maankäyttö- ja rakennuslaki 197 § 1 mom.
Luonnonsuojelulaki 65 § 1 ja 2 mom. sekä 66 § 1 mom.
Luonnonsuojelulaki 65 § 1 ja 2 mom. sekä 66 § 1 mom.
Luontodirektiivin (92/43/ETY) 6 artiklan 2, 3 ja 4 kohdat
Luontodirektiivin (92/43/ETY) 6 artiklan 2, 3 ja 4 kohdat
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Supreme Administrative Court dismissed appeal against environmental permit regarding quarry noise and vibration limits. Appeal failed due to lack of evidence for changing permit conditions.
kho-other_2015_2909
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Maankäyttö- ja rakennuslaki 197 § 1 mom.

Luonnonsuojelulaki 65 § 1 ja 2 mom. sekä 66 § 1 mom.

Luontodirektiivin (92/43/ETY) 6 artiklan 2, 3 ja 4 kohdat

Euroopan komission vuonna 2000 julkaisema tulkintaohje "Natura 2000 -alueiden suojelu ja käyttö, Luontodirektiivin 92/43/ETY 6 artiklan säännökset"

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