In Denmark, generally the landowners are responsible for protecting their land against the sea. Consequently, the owner of the property, must request permission to establish coastal protection and pay the costs construction, operation and maintenance.
Permission for coastal protection is applied for in the local municipality, which is the authority for coastal protection.
However, there are a few places in Denmark, where the protection of the coast is considered to be of national importance, and where the government will participate in the construction and operation of coastal protection.