Master plan
A master plan is a general land-use plan for a municipality. It sets out the broad outlines of the municipality’s development and the use of the plan area, such as the location of residential areas, workplaces and transport routes. General planning sets out the objectives for the use of areas and guides the preparation of local detailed plans.
A master plan may cover the entire municipality or a specific sub-area, in which case it is referred to as a sub-area master plan. The plan is presented on a map, accompanied by plan symbols, regulations and an explanatory text.
A master plan is a flexible form of planning. It can be highly strategic and general in nature, resembling the presentation of a regional plan. On the other hand, a master plan can be drawn up in precise detail to directly guide construction. Such master plans are drawn up particularly for coastal and village areas.
The City of Keuruu’s current legally binding local plans
You can request a copy of the following local master plans by emailing the planning engineer
- Liukko-Häkkinen Coastal Area Master Plan (1995)
- Pihlajavesi Local Master Plan (1996)
General plans currently under consideration
Local master plan for the town centre
The purpose of the master plan is to provide general guidance on the structure of the community and land use. The master plan sets out the principles for the desired development and identifies the necessary areas to serve as a basis for detailed planning.
The master plan covers a 20-year period, with 2040 as the target year. The aim of the local master plan is to create the conditions for diverse housing, employment, services, recreation and transport. The local master plan designates suitable areas for development in such a way that important natural, landscape, cultural and recreational values are preserved.
Draft Plan II was on public display from 30 April to 30 May 2025.
Draft Plan I was on public display from 10 January to 10 February 2023.
The participation and assessment plan was on public display from 9 January to 12 February 2017
Lehmikorven Wind Power Local Master Plan
The project area is located in the north-weste part of the town of Keuruu and is bordered to the north-west by the boundary of the town of Ähtäri and to the west by the boundary of the town of Virrat. The area covers approximately 2,007 hectares.
The City Council approved the local master plan at its meeting on 8 September 2025, under item 50.
The consultation documents were available for viewing from 9 April to 9 May 2025.
The preparatory phase documentation was available for inspection from 23 February to 19 April 2024.
On 7 November 2022, Keuruu Town Council decided to initiate the preparation of a local master plan for the Lehmikorpi wind farm, following a planning proposal from Pohjan Voima Oy. The participation and assessment plan was on public display from 24 April to 26 May 2023.
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