Causes of the development of buildable areas in the urban planning of small municipalities in the Czech Republic (case study South Bohemian region)

Although the rules for the development of municipalities are rooted in legislation, they are often neglected, and the municipality’s interest in expanding into accessible areas is prioritised over the interests of existing residents, the environment, and local farmers. The goal of this work was, based on the analysis of urban planning documentation and other freely available materials, to obtain knowledge about the driving forces that influence the delimitation of buildable areas and their functional classification. Fourteen municipalities within the South Bohemian Region were chosen for this work. Based on statistical analyses carried out in the CANOCO program, it was found that the most crucial factor for the development of the territory is its current formation, as well as the level of technical infrastructure and civic amenities. Practically all municipalities, regardless of their location, size, natural features or population potential, are most often oriented towards the development of sites for housing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]