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Certain (smaller) construction projects can be built without planning permission and do not require a permit exemption procedure.
The building owner is responsible for ensuring that the project complies with these and all other public law regulations. For details, please contact the municipality or the lower building supervisory authority.
If you have applied for a building permit, you can find out about the processing status online.
You may only remove certain structures if you give prior notification of the intended removal. The removal of a structure must be notified if it is not exempt from the procedure.
You generally need a building permit to erect, modify or change the use of a facility. Only in exceptional cases is planning permission not required.
If your procedure-free project conflicts with a local building regulation, you can apply for a deviation.
You generally need a building permit to erect, modify or change the use of a facility. Under certain conditions, your building project may be exempt from the obligation to obtain planning permission.