Sweden • Stockholm County

    Site analysis in Stockholm

    An introduction to site analysis in Stockholm, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.

    Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.

    Planning regime

    Detaljplan + Oversiktsplan 2040 + PBL Planning and Building Act

    Key constraints

    • Gamla Stan heritage
    • Royal National City Park
    • Archipelago shoreline protections
    • Granite bedrock complicating basements

    Climate context

    Dfb humid continental. 1820 hrs sunshine. 540mm rainfall. Long winter daylight deficit.

    Topography

    Archipelago of 14 islands, granite bedrock outcrops, max 60m AOD.

    Transport spine

    Tunnelbana 3 lines, Pendeltag commuter, tram 7, extensive bus and ferry.

    Building height context

    Citybanan tower cluster. Most central 5-7 storey stone fabric. New districts allow 16-24.

    Notable recent projects

    • Hagastaden
    • Norra Djurgardsstaden
    • Slussen
    • Arenastaden

    Questions

    What planning policies apply in Stockholm?

    Detaljplan + Oversiktsplan 2040 + PBL Planning and Building Act

    What are the most common site constraints in Stockholm?

    Gamla Stan heritage. Royal National City Park. Archipelago shoreline protections. Granite bedrock complicating basements.

    Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Stockholm?

    Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.

    Run a site analysis in Stockholm

    Start with a site location, review the available evidence and identify the checks needed for your next design decision.

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