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The role of the development plan
The development plan is the municipality's policy on environmental issues, land use, settlement pattern and infrastructure such as roads, energy and public services.
The plan demarcates areas for different land-use such as housing, services, industry, agriculture etc. Planning provisions are set for each area for detailing in local development plans.
Reasons for review
The current development plan of the municipality was approved in 2014, so it is time to review it in light of environmental and societal changes that have taken place since then.
Review process
On this website, news about the review will be reported as it progresses. The documents that will be generated in the process will also be published here. The first phase of the work is the project description, which describes the main criteria and focus of the review, together with the approach to consultation and strategic environmental assessment. Timeline for other phases is below.
Revision of the municipal development plan
for Hornafjörður
Estimated timeline
February - June 2023
April - October 2023
March - December 2023
October 2023 - March 2024
April - August 2024
Project description
Description presented on the web with 4-week comment period.
Analysis and draft
Drafts presented on the web and a web survey about them published.
Planning for Höfn
Draft presented and discussed at an open meeting.
Planning for Rural areas
Draft presented and discussed in open meetings.
Draft New Development Plan
Proposal for the whole municipality, town and rural areas, presented for public review.
September - December 2024
Proposed New Development Plan
Formal overall proposal advertised with a 6-week period for comments.
January - May 2025
Final processing
Comments received during formal public review period discussed and replied and changes made to the plan as needed. The new municipal development plan will take effect when it has been approved by the municipal council and confirmed by the National Planning Agency.