Source: BUS Sachsen-Anhalt (Linie6PLus)

Applying for planning permission for the change of use of a facility

Description

Before you can change the use of a facility that requires approval, you need approval for a change of use (building permit).

To do this, you must submit an application for a change of use (building application) to the responsible lower building supervisory authority. Depending on the project, you as the client may require the support of an authorized designer (e.g. civil engineer or architect).

Prerequisites

Complete application for change of use (building application)
Building project in accordance with public law regulations.
If not, you can apply for deviations

Required documents

Application for change of use (building application) via online service or by form

If they are to be submitted, also

Extract from the official real estate register
site plan
construction drawings
Building description
proof of stability
Fire protection certificate
Information on the secured development

Please contact your local building supervisory authority to find out which documents you need to submit for your specific building project.

Fees (costs)

The costs depend on the following factors:

The time and effort involved in checking your building application
Expected costs of the construction work

at least € 50

Fees for a building permit for every €500 or part thereof of the chargeable construction value = €5

Building Fees Ordinance (BauGVO)

Deadlines

The building permit expires if you:

Have not started your building project within 3 years
Have interrupted construction for longer than 2 years.

In these cases, you must apply for a new building permit.

You can apply for an extension of the deadline. The deadline can be extended by up to one year.

Processing time

The building supervisory authority decides on the building application within 3 months. The deadline begins with the confirmed date of receipt.

Exception: The authority can extend the deadline by 2 months (maximum) if there is an important reason. If the deadline is extended, you will be informed by the responsible lower building supervisory authority, stating the reasons and the expected date of the decision.

Legal remedy

Contradiction

Responsible body

Lower building supervisory authority

Procedure

You can apply for a change of use permit (building permit) for the change of use of a facility electronically via the online service or in paper form using the form.

Proceed as follows when using the form:

Complete the form.
Add the required building documents.
Submit the application documents to the responsible lower building supervisory authority.
If necessary, the lower building supervisory authority will ask you to make an advance fee payment.
Make the advance payment.
If documents are missing or there are other ambiguities, you will be asked to rectify these obstacles to approval.
In this case, submit the missing or amended documents and/or the clarification.
The lower building supervisory authority will review your application. The lower building supervisory authority will involve the municipality and relevant authorities.
You will receive a decision on your application and a fee notice.
Pay the fees.