Spatial plan registration and compliance checks in Estonia, based on LADM part 5

Spatial plan information

Journal Article (2025)
Author(s)

Simay Batum (Student TU Delft)

E. Kalogianni (TU Delft - Digital Technologies)

Marjan Broekhuizen (Future Insight B.V.)

Christopher Raitviir (Tallinn University of Technology)

Kermo Mägi (Estonian Ministry of Finance)

PJM Oosterom (TU Delft - Digital Technologies)

Research Group
Digital Technologies
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1080/00396265.2025.2547462
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Publication Year
2025
Language
English
Research Group
Digital Technologies
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Abstract

This research explores the automation of compliance checks in the early stages ofspatial planning by integrating Industry Foundation Classes (ISO 16739) withthe Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) Part 5: Spatial Plan Information (ISO 19152-5). Traditional planning processes rely on manual assessments,making them time-consuming, prone to errors, and inefficient. While recentresearch has focused primarily on automating the permitting phase, this studyaddresses an earlier step: verifying spatial plans against regulatoryframeworks. By introducing a standardized approach, the research aims toenhance data management, improve interoperability, and ensure adherence tointernational standards. Automating early compliance checks – such as verifyingbuilding height restrictions or required distances between structures – helpsstreamline the planning process, ensuring that only plans meeting regulatoryrequirements advance to the design approval phase. Estonia is selected as acase study due to its highly developed digital infrastructure and commitment toimproving e-government services.