The literal translation of the term spatial planning is used in Serbia since the second half of the 20th century, prostor meaning space (adjective.
Spatial plans in Serbia take into account the principles of Agenda 21, Habitat III, Aarhus Convention, ESDP and other relevant international documents.
The structure of the plan consists of the following chapters: basic goals and objectives, use and protection of natural resources, population, settlements and regionalisation, transport, tourism, environment, natural and cultural heritage, land use, maps, implementation of the plan.
The structure of the plan consists of the following chapters: vision, principles and objectives, regional development, nature, ecology and protection, population, settlements and social development, economy, transport and infrastructure, spatial integration with surrounding countries, indicators and key priorities.
Rules regarding organisation, protection, construction and regulation of space make part of those plans, together with the objectives of spatial development and land use.
The first legal act passed in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia concerning urban-planning was the Civil-Building code (Građevinski Zakon) in 1931, which at that time regulated planning methods for cities.
The turn is being made towards better implementation, more efficient administrative procedures and improved use of ICT and GIS in spatial planning.
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSC 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.