Is your planned project not exempt from procedure and do the requirements for the notification procedure apply? Then you as the client can choose between
- the notification procedure and
- the simplified building authorisation procedure.
In the notification procedure, you inform the competent authority about the building project. If no-one has any objections, you can start work after a deadline has expired.
The procedure makes sense if the building project complies with the provisions of the development plan and the other building regulations, in particular the state building regulations, are also complied with. Deviations, exceptions or exemptions, for example from spacing regulations, are not possible. It is also quick and inexpensive.
The author of the design is responsible for ensuring that his design complies with public law regulations. The client is responsible for ensuring that the building authority receives the necessary information and documents. The construction work may not deviate from the designs submitted for approval. As a rule, you can begin construction one month after the municipality has received the complete building documents.
If another decision is required for a project in the notification procedure, such as a permit under the Monument Protection Act, you as the building owner must apply for this decision in addition to the notification.
The Digital Monument Map of Baden-Württemberg, which is available on the Geoportal BW, can be used to determine whether monument protection issues need to be taken into account in the area of a building project. Select the "Cultural monuments" map there and navigate to your building site using the "Search for addresses, locations, data". If cultural monuments are listed there, the project may require authorisation under monument law. Further information can be obtained from the relevant Lower Monument Protection Authority.
A notification procedure is also possible,
- if you want to change facilities that require notification or change their use and
- the project is still subject to notification even after the change.
The same applies to the demolition of all installations if they are not already exempt from the procedure.