Appeals court to rule on Ulvaeus case

Published: Oct. 11, 2009 at 3:53 PM

VISBY, Sweden, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- ABBA musician Bjorn Ulvaeus' attempt to build a home on protected land in Sweden is headed back to the Environmental Court of Appeal, Swedish media report.

The Swedish news agency TT reported Saturday the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency filed a second appeal after its first attempt to shoot down a special dispensation granted Ulvaeus failed.

The land conflict began when Ulvaeus, 64, sought permission to build a home and studio on protected lands on the Swedish island of Furillen.

The Furillen property was protected under Swedish planning regulations meant to preserve coastal areas and beaches used by the general public.

Despite those regulations, Ulvaeus received special dispensation from Gotland county Gov. Marianne Samuelsson. The environmental court backed the decision and rejected the initial appeal by the environmental protection agency.

TT said the new appeal alleges there is insufficient reasoning for the dispensation and the decision violates coastal protection regulations.

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