Building consultancy for ongoing construction projects

Information on current planning permission procedures can be obtained directly from the responsible clerk.

Important note

Important note

Please contact our advice centre for information before submitting your application.

Related services

Neighbour signatures for building application

Approval of construction projects where the city is a neighbouring property owner.

Inspection of construction files for construction projects (central registry)

If you need to inspect the construction files for your building project, a project planning, fire inspections or assessments, you can view them in an appointment.

Construction measures in public transport areas

Anyone who digs up the ground on public paths, roads or squares, stores or sets up anything, blocks off areas or lays pipes requires a permit.

Building permit

As a rule, you need planning permission from the lower building supervisory authority for construction measures such as new builds, extensions or conversions, as well as for changes of use.

Advice on building law

If you are planning a new build, conversion or change of use of a building, the LBK advice centre will answer your questions before you submit your application.

Acceptance of temporary structures

Temporary structures must obtain a construction licence before being erected for the first time. As a rule, the installation must be notified at least one week in advance.

Apply for house number allocation

In the event of structural changes, house numbers are assigned ex officio. Additional house numbers can be issued or existing properties renumbered on request.

Preservation statutes - authorisation of construction measures

You need a permit for structural alterations, changes of use or the demolition of living space in a conservation area.

Access to construction files for finance & sales (central registry)

If you need to inspect the building files for buying and selling, financing, valuation or property management matters, you can view them on site