The Guidelines have been developed to facilitate sustainable development (a) by ensuring environmental protection, safe daily living conditions of the population and healthcare, and (b) by integrating environmental requirements into development and approval of urban planning documentation (UPD), including preparation and taking into account of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) reports.
The purpose of the SEA is to ensure that the spatial planning process will maximize positive environmental and health effects of the UPD and mitigate adverse effects.
The Guidelines are recommended to be used by the central and local executive authorities, bodies of local self-government, practitioners and academicians involved in consultations, as well as representatives of the public who will participate in the SEA of UPD.