Filing a claim for correction

If you are dissatisfied with a permit decision, you can file a claim for correction demanding changes to the decision. If no claim for correction is made against a decision or the claim is not filed within the time limit, the permit decision becomes non-appealable and construction work on its basis can begin. The applicant is responsible for checking that the permit is non-appealable and final.

  • Building permits and minor construction permits issued by an office-holder can be appealed by filing a claim for correction within 14 days of the decision.

    A claim for correction can be filed by:

    • the owner and occupant of an adjacent or opposite property
    • the owner and occupant of a property, the construction or other use of which may be substantially affected by the decision
    • a party whose right, obligation or interest is directly affected by the decision
    • the municipality.

  • In decisions concerning landscape work permits and building demolition permits, the right of appeal is broader than in decisions on building and minor construction permits.

    A claim for correction can be filed by:

    • a party whose right, obligation or interest is directly affected by the decision
    • a member of the municipality (no right of appeal if the matter has been resolved in connection with a building permit or a minor construction permit)
    • a municipality or neighbouring municipality whose land use planning is affected by the decision
    • the regional environmental authority.

    Permit decisions by the Permits Subcommittee of the Urban Engineering Committee have a 30-day appeal period.

  • The claim for correction must be made in writing to the Permits Subcommittee of the Urban Engineering Committee by email to rakennusvalvonta@kerava.fi or by mail to Rakennusvalvonta, PL 123, 04201 Kerava.

    If you are dissatisfied with the decision on the claim for correction, you can appeal it to Helsinki Administrative Court.