Written neighbour consent.

For many permit-exempt measures closer than 4.5 metres to a property boundary, written consent is essential.

The printable form remains in Swedish. It is intended to document consent for a Swedish property and should be signed together with a site plan or drawing that clearly identifies the measure.

Open the Swedish consent form

When is consent needed?

Many permit-exempt extensions, complementary buildings, walls and fences may not be placed closer than 4.5 metres to the boundary unless every registered owner of the neighbouring property consents in writing. Without valid consent, planning permission may be required.

Three common mistakes

Relying on verbal approval instead of a dated written document.
Obtaining only one signature when the neighbouring property has several registered owners.
Failing to identify the exact building, dimensions and distance to the boundary on an attached drawing.

What the document should contain

Both property designations and contact details for the parties.
A clear description of the measure, dimensions and distance to the boundary.
A site plan or drawing that the signatures clearly refer to.
Names, signatures, dates and clarification of every registered owner's signature.

Public land is different

A private neighbour generally cannot give consent on behalf of a street, road or public place. Check the planning-permission requirement with the municipality in those situations.

This is general information, not legal advice for an individual case. Consent should be documented in writing, ideally by signatures on a site plan and elevation drawing that clearly identify the measure. Always confirm the requirements for the specific property.