This legislation sets out the preservation measures for the Henningsvær cultural environment in Vågan municipality, Norway. Its purpose is to safeguard the historical identity of the area, which represents the significant periods of development in the town.
The legislation permits development that complies with the area’s current regulations and provides an option for obtaining a waiver for different measures. The preservation regulations are interpreted with respect to the responsibility to allow for development in the region.
The rule will enable a longer-term sustainable framework for conservation and progress. Four landowners fully supported the proposed legislation, emphasising the importance of the cultural environment and its national value. Overall, the legislation aims to retain the identity of the cultural environment while allowing gradual economic development.
