Process for inquiries and applications to the Planning Officer
When are inquiries and applications processed?
Inquiries and applications are presented at the Planning Officer's weekly Permit Review Meeting once the processing fee has been paid. The fee notice appears in your online bank. Payment must be received by 2pm on Tuesday for the inquiry to be considered at the next Permit Review Meeting. These meetings are usually held on Thursdays.
After submitting an inquiry or application, the sender receives an automated response about payment.
The applicant is notified by email or letter about the case's status and any additional fees for ongoing work or notification procedures. Fees for changes to the municipal plan or land-use plan must be paid before the proposal is advertised.
Development permit fees must be paid before approval and issuance.
More about the process for inquiries and applications
Step 1
Inquiries and applications are submitted electronically. Assistance is available at the Reykjavík City Service Center, Borgartún 12-14, 105 Reykjavík.
Step 2
Applicants must complete the form and include all supporting documents, such as drawings, illustrations, and reports.
4–6 weeks
Processing times vary. Inquiries typically take 4-6 weeks from the first Permit Review Meeting (generally held on Thursdays).
8 weeks
The hearing notification procedure for neighbors and other stakeholders takes at least eight weeks. This process starts when the Planning Officer or Environment & Planning Council receives an application and ends with their final decision.
6 months
New land-use plans or changes to existing ones can take up to six months or longer for large areas