Building consultancy for ongoing construction projects

Access to building files (central registry)

If you own a property in the Munich city area, you can view the approved building plans for your house and copy them at coin-operated photocopiers on site.

Show construction measures not requiring a procedure

Neighbour signatures for building application

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

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.

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.

Advice on neighbour's signature for building application

Owners of neighbouring properties must be involved in the approval process.

Special use of urban public green spaces

Anyone wishing to set up a construction site in a public green space or drive on the green space requires a special permit.