According to the Land Code of Ukraine, after establishing the intended use of a plot, the territory is assigned to one of the established categories. Changing the land’s intended use arises from the users’ need to use their plot for a purpose different from what was initially planned, such as building modern residential-office complexes instead of outdated industrial quarters. Conversely, it may involve bringing current land use in line with the city’s master plan requirements.
A necessary change might also involve updating the intended use in the State Land Cadastre records, concerning the configuration, general characteristics, or restrictions of the land plot. Changing the land’s intended use during martial law is carried out without restrictions; there are no prohibitions on the process.
Such situations are not uncommon. This does not mean the need to cancel the land plot and form a new object. It is enough to make the necessary changes. The grounds, the action algorithm, and the legality of their execution in each specific situation should be determined individually.
For example, if a land plot is identified by another location, the appropriate decision of its owner is sufficient for this. At the same time, changing the intended use involves performing actions practically identical to those for the initial registration of the plot in the cadastre.
According to the amendments made to the current law, changing the intended use of a land plot in 2024, for instance, from agricultural to industrial, will occur under simplified conditions, so now is the time to start taking action.
It is important to remember that mere desire or production need is usually not enough to change land data. Primarily, necessary conditions may include considering the will of the landowner, sometimes adjacent land users, and functional zoning of the territory. Thus, the process of making changes is often preceded by preparatory work (obtaining the landowner’s consent, developing a detailed territorial plan, etc.).
Therefore, to choose the optimal model of behavior, it is worth analyzing the client’s ultimate goal, the current land use and urban planning situation, the current regulatory framework, which has recently undergone reform, and assessing the risks of each possible implementation mechanism.
When changing the intended use of a land plot independently, it will be necessary to contact a land surveyor, develop a project, and submit requests and written petitions for approval of the relevant aspects of use. Changing the intended use of a land plot during wartime requires particular skills and patience, especially if the territory is close to the combat zone.
Our specialists know everything about how to change the intended use of a land plot according to your needs. Using real estate without violating the law means being confident in the reliable preservation of assets. The cost of changing the intended use of a land plot is calculated individually in each specific case; for consultation, please contact our specialists.
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