Τhe regulatory plan for the Greater Athens area aims at the planning and design of the Greater Athens area within the framework of the National Spatial Policy, its spatial structure and organization at the regional level, the spatial structure of the transport system, other technical infrastructure and social equipment, as well as land and housing policy, the adoption of measures and the planning for the spatial and new urban structure of the capital, the designation of areas or zones of special interest or special problems, and the adoption of measures to ensure environmental protection.
Special measures and restrictions for the protection and enhancement of the archaeological and historical sites of Athens such as restrictions on vehicular traffic, are introduced in article 12.
Τhe law is amended by laws 1622/1986, 1955/1991 (article 11), 2052/1992 (article 11) and presidential decrees 471/19991 and 26-5/22-6-1993.
