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Development plan general

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The purpose of development plans is to prepare and direct the construction and other use of the land. Development plans regulate, among other things, the construction and non-construction use of the land.

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Detailed description

Development plans are drawn up using special procedures that are regulated in the Building Code. Various actors are involved in the planning process.

A development plan regulates the use of land and the design of areas. These include, for example,

  • the type of use (residential area, commercial area),
  • the designation of traffic areas, green spaces and agricultural areas
  • the building density
  • the number of storeys of buildings.

Furthermore, development plans also specify details such as the layout of the buildings, the number of residential units, design guidelines for the buildings, plantings and the use of open spaces. They therefore form the basis for construction projects and other related measures.

Development plans apply to all construction projects, both those that require approval and those that do not. They therefore represent a binding basis that developers, architects and other stakeholders must adhere to in order to ensure orderly and sustainable urban development. Development plans do not make any statements about the timing of a construction project. They merely specify how the land may be used if an owner intends to carry out a construction project or change the use.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • There is an urban development need, for example due to development needs, the need for new residential areas or the need for land use planning.
  • There is a public interest in the planning and development of the area concerned.
  • The public and affected stakeholders are appropriately involved in the planning process.

Documents required

Various documents may be necessary or created as part of a development plan procedure. These usually include:

  • Planning documents (maps, plans and sketches)
  • Detailed reason
  • Documentation of public participation and the public bodies involved
  • Resolutions and minutes
  • Legal opinions or audits, if necessary

Please note

The development plan does not provide any information about whether a plot of land can be built on or not. If you need information about whether you are allowed to build on a particular plot of land, please use the link to building advice.

The service should not be selected if callers want to know what or how they are allowed to build on a property or what the content of a development plan is. The building inspectorate provides information on this via the building advice service.

The "Development plan general" service should only be selected if callers wish to inquire about the status or implementation of development plan procedures, or how development plan procedures are carried out.

Deadlines

No.

Procedure

  • The competent authority takes a resolution which determines the necessity and objective of the development plan.
  • A planning concept is drawn up that defines the basic objectives and contents of the development plan.
  • The draft plan will be made available to the public to give citizens and affected interest groups the opportunity to inspect it and comment.
  • The draft plan will be sent to the public authorities and the authorities involved for comment.
  • The draft plan will be coordinated and, if necessary, adjusted based on the feedback received.
  • The revised draft plan is approved by the responsible municipal council or authority and again made available for public inspection.
  • After the consultation period has expired and the comments received have been examined, the development plan is approved by the responsible authority or municipal council.
  • The approved development plan is made public and comes into force. From this point on, it is binding and forms the basis for construction projects and other measures in the area concerned.

Processing time

A development plan procedure can take several years.

Fees

The costs of a development plan procedure can vary greatly depending on the scope, complexity and local conditions. The costs are usually at least several tens of thousands of euros and are usually borne in whole or in part by the beneficiaries of the planning procedure.

Legal remedies

Not specified

Legal basis

Building Code (BauGB)

www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bbaug/BJNR003410960.html

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Last updated: 08.10.2024