Consolidating the Polish Land Use Cadastral Register with the Austrian and German Systems: An Extension of the Polish Cadastre Model Towards Sustainable Land Management

Olga Matuk () and Beata Calka
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Olga Matuk: Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Military University of Technology, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland
Beata Calka: Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Military University of Technology, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 13, 1-26

Abstract: Research on the semantic approach to different land use classes is considered an important aspect of overcoming challenges related to proper land management. This research has direct implications for sustainable land management. The aim of this study is to introduce a new land use class in the Polish cadastre based on land use registration systems that function in other European countries. To achieve this, the existing land use registration systems in selected European countries were analyzed. The criterion for including land in the new class will be its actual use. The proposed new land use class may be a highly promising solution for the clear identification of areas with a special functional nature. By proposing the introduction of this new class, authors highlights the areas that, under the current land use registration system, are not clearly identified within the broadly understood categories of built-up and urbanized land. The research findings may also serve as a practical guideline for local authorities responsible for land administration and property taxation. Moreover, accurate land use classification is essential for sustainable land management, as it enables better planning and resource allocation. Improved clarity in land categorization supports environmental protection and balanced development, contributing to long-term sustainability goals.

Keywords: cadastre; land use; urbanized areas; sustainable land management; sustainable tax system development; areas with a special functional nature (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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