Development permit in protected areas
Who Needs to Apply?
You must apply for a permit if you plan to carry out construction work within protected areas.
Conditions and Processing
Applications must be submitted by the applicant themselves (not via a proxy).
If the project involves more than one area, submit a single joint application with precise locations within each area.
Construction may not begin until a permit has been granted.
Processing time is up to 30 days from the date all required documents are received.
Fees
Fees are charged according to the current fee schedule.
If the review exceeds the base fee, an hourly rate will be charged for additional work.
Applications submitted within 5 working days before the start of construction may incur an extra fee equivalent to 2 hours of expert work.
What You Need to Prepare
Drawings, maps, and site plans of the construction
Planning status and environmental assessment (if applicable)
Construction start date and estimated duration
Detailed description of the construction setup
Information about equipment, facilities, and environmental impact
Permits from the municipality and landowner, as applicable
Service provider
Nature Conservation Agency of Iceland