Derogations
A derogation may be granted from the provisions, regulations, prohibitions and other restrictions on construction or other measures laid down by or pursuant to the Act. A special reason is always required for the granting of a permit. The municipality always decides on the matter of a derogation permit.
Applications for derogation permits are made electronically via Lupapiste.fi. Pre-applications are also preferably made via Lupapiste as a request for advice (Ask for advice function). Further guidance on using Lupapiste can be found on the Lupapiste website.
The application must be accompanied by documents such as:
- the right to occupy the building site
- a plan of the site
- a report on the consultation of neighbours
If it is not possible to use Lupapiste, you can also apply for a derogation on paper.
Licence point guidance
The service brings together the municipal authority, the builder, the designer and other professionals and parties involved in the project at a single address and keeps all parties informed of the progress of the project. You can use the service when it suits you best, 24 hours a day, wherever you are. The application process is smoother, as there is no need to copy and send documents and reports to different parties. All you need to do is attach the documents requested by the authorities to Lupapiste.fi.
The first time you use the service, you register with your bank account or mobile certificate. It is very important that all property owners identify themselves electronically as applicants. Electronic authentication is equivalent to a signature and all owners must sign the application. Simply adding the applicant's details is not sufficient. The service is nationwide, clear and easy to use.
Using the licence point in a nutshell:
1. Register the first time you use the service, then log in with your email address and a password you create.
2. Apply or enquire: select the location and main measure of your project from the service. You will then be able to make an enquiry about your project or create a permit application directly from your previous selections.
3. Invite the necessary parties to your project from the "Parties" tab. You will need the email addresses of the lead designer and other designers and project parties. The project parties will accept the invitation from their email and will be included in the application. Of course, the lead designer can also act as a proxy.
4. The project information and documents are completed as required and, if necessary, advice is sought from the authority via the "discussion" function. Please note that, in principle, it is the principal designer of the project who manages the required documentation and liaison with the authorities. This will ensure that the application is processed as smoothly as possible.
5. Submit the application to the authority for processing under the "Submission of application" tab.
Below are a few guidelines to read before you start. This will help you to use the service as smoothly as possible.
Quick guide to the permit point
Notices and authorisation decisions
Decision on a derogation 11.9.2025 Yrjöntie 3