Construction is a multifaceted process that requires careful planning. Registering the correct data in the national building register (www.ehr.ee) and obtaining the necessary permits ensures that construction activities are legal, safe, and comply with all requirements, contributing to a responsible construction culture.

When considering the construction of a new building, the extension or conversion of an existing building, or the demolition of a building as the owner of a property, it is advisable to follow the guidelines. At the bottom of this page, we list the main stages of the construction process that contribute to the planning of construction activities. Although the owner of the property may involve various specialists and/or contractors in the construction process, it should be borne in mind that the entire responsibility lies with the owner of the property from start to finish. It is definitely worth reviewing the exact description of the owner’s obligations in the Building Code.

What is a building?

  • buildings intended for living and working (e.g., residential buildings, garden houses, outbuildings, office buildings, school buildings, shopping centers, etc.)
  • facilities necessary for performing specific functions (e.g., solar panels, gas, water, and sewage pipes, electrical and communication cables, heating mains, etc.).

Building rights are mainly regulated by the Building Code, the Planning Act, and the Viimsi Municipality Comprehensive Plan, together with various thematic plans (e.g., the residential building thematic plan). The basis for this is the comprehensive plan, which divides Viimsi into smaller areas with different purposes, such as residential land, commercial land, industrial land, etc. Residential land is divided into land for apartment buildings, land for small houses, and land for summer cottages and garden houses. The general rule is that a building may be constructed on one’s registered immovable property if its intended use corresponds to the main purpose of the land area specified in the comprehensive plan.