The aim of the article is to analyse the problem of spatial planning in the Wrocław district, especially regarding the evaluation of the purpose of land in municipal studies of the conditions and directions of spatial development. The analysis of purpose is significant with respect to its impact on real estate value and the forming of the relation between supply and demand on the market. The purpose of land designated for various types of development and construction is decided by local administration and municipal councils. This, however, does not ensure adherence to principles of sustainable development, as showcased by summing up the methods of land allocation in the district. It has been determined that according to the status for the end of 2012, 34% of land in the Wrocław district has been developed for housing, 26% for services and 18% for economic activity.