Legal problems and prospects of spatial planning of land use within territorial communities

Russia’s full-scale military aggression against Ukraine significantly exacerbated the problems of spatial development, increasing social, economic, security and environmental threats. The article analyzes the problems faced by local self-government bodies during the development of comprehensive spatial development plans and proposes ways to solve them. However, it was stated that after the end of the war, comprehensive spatial development plans will need improvement. Their goal will be not only to restore the territories to the pre-war state, but also to create better conditions with expanded opportunities for communities. The plan must take into account the damage caused by military actions to ensure effective planning of funding and a clear sequence of works for the restoration of the territories. That is why a new document was introduced, which aims to form a systemic vision of reconstruction – the Comprehensive Recovery Program. As a result, strategic and spatial planning of the development of communities and regions should be more synchronized and effective. In this context, the comprehensive recovery program will be a key document. It integrates spatial and strategic planning, and in the future can become the basis for new urban planning documentation and territorial development strategies. In addition, the integrated rehabilitation program should promote the implementation of such modern approaches as rational spatial planning, permanent urban mobility, barrier-free, inclusive, energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. It was also concluded that spatial planning contributes to attracting investments, fighting corruption, automating processes, supporting business and granting permits. Spatial planning is a key element in the post-war reconstruction process. It also acts as a catalyst for the development of urban planning, land, nature protection and other cadastres and registers, which are filled thanks to the creation of appropriate spatial documentation.