Kilka uwag na temat zaskarżania planów miejscowych przez organizacje ekologiczne

Environmental organizations are increasingly active in monitoring the activities of public authorities. Regarding planning procedures, they have numerous rights– they can express their opinions, submit applications to the local plan or participate in public consultations. However, they are not entitled to file a complaint to the provincial administrative court against the local spatial development plan, as they do not have a legal standing. This is because they would have to demonstrate a“legal interest” in challenging a resolution of the municipal council concerning the plan. Current legal regulations do not always sufficiently protect the public interest, which suggests the need for further reforms in the procedural rights of environmental organizations so they can fulfil their role more effectively.