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The purpose of the study was to evaluate the relationship between the implementation of the local spatial policy, the conditions arising from the location of motorway junctions and the development of built-up areas. Taking a sample of three municipalities located in the vicinity of the A2 motorway junctions (interchanges), factors have been identified associated with the influence of spatial planning on the proliferation of residential development. With this aim, statistical data, local planning and strategic documents, as well as information obtained directly from the local authorities, have been analysed. The conclusion is that local governments implement spatial policy and investment policy in a heterogeneous way, which affects significantly not only the local economy, but may also have influence on the settlement development. The potential arising from the location of a motorway junction is a growth factor to be taken under consideration, but equally important, or even more relevant role to play has the position relative to urban centres.