Permit packages, permits and notifications

An environmental permit is required for activities that pose a risk of environmental pollution.

A building permit is required for the construction of residential buildings as well as for other construction that exceeds certain threshold values.

Land extraction, meaning the removal of stone, gravel, sand, clay or earth, is subject to a permit.

The police must be notified of rock blasting work before starting the work.

You must report experimental activities no later than 30 days before the commencement of the activities.

Under the Environmental Protection Act, an environmental permit will be required for activities that involve the risk of environmental pollution.

When a company uses state-owned lands in its business activities, it usually has to sign an agreement on cooperation with Metsähallitus.

If you want an establishment approved under the Food Act, follow the instructions on the Ympäristöpalvelut Helmi website for environmental services.

Moving CITES species across EU external borders requires a permit. Moving certain CITES species within Finland and the EU also requires a permit.

Apply for registration in Turku’s Environmental Health Care for certain by-product plants.