Pavilion: Building permit required? These rules apply

A cosy wooden garden pavilion creates a cosy retreat in the countryside. Well protected from sun and rain, you can enjoy the view of the magnificent greenery while enjoying coffee and cake or ending the day with a glass of wine. But before you fulfill your dream of an oasis of peace in the garden, it's best to check which regulations apply to your project and whether your Pavilion a building permit is required.

Building law falls within the scope of the Responsibility of the federal states , so there are no uniform regulations. Whether you have a Pavilion without building permit depends on the desired size of the property and your place of residence. Up to certain dimensions do you need in the Interior for a pavilion no building permit . The inner area includes buildable plots within built-up areas in the context of built-up areas. The state building code lists which building projects you are allowed to carry out without a permit. The rules vary greatly depending on the federal state. Some examples:

• Up to 75 cubic meters of enclosed space for the pavilion without a building permit is possible in Brandenburg and Bavaria.
• In Lower Saxony you need from more than 40 cubic meters a building permit for the pavilion.
• In the densely populated North Rhine-Westphalia the limit drops to 30 cubic meters.

Most building codes also contain rules for Maximum height of the structural system and the necessary Distance to the property line . In outdoor areas, a building permit is mandatory for the pavilion.

Hint! Building authorities do not calculate the volume of a building on the basis of the outer walls or corner pillars, the Roof overhang is included in the calculations .

Another hurdle on the way to the decorative and cozy garden pavilion is the Local development plan . It points out the buildable areas on the property and contains Specifications on the design options . This regulates, for example, whether structural facilities, including a garden pavilion, can be erected in the area of the front garden, or how high a fence may be. As long as you within the limits set by the building regulations and the development plan , remains yours Project permit-free . If your planning exceeds the restrictions, you must apply for a building permit for your pavilion.

Hint! The staff of the responsible building authority will be happy to provide you with information about the local regulations. General inquiries for information purposes remain free of charge.

Don't try to use a possibly Circumvent the necessary approval procedure by using the Pavilion not firmly anchored to the ground . The various state building codes define a structural facility , which requires a permit under certain conditions, as 'installations connected to the ground and made of building materials or components'. Now you might assume that a pavilion without anchoring does not fall under this definition. The disillusionment comes directly afterwards: "A Connection with the ground exists even if the system rests on the ground by its own gravity , … if, according to its intended use, the installation is intended to: Mainly used stationary ". If the building authority discovers the unauthorized wooden pavilion, the demolition order will inevitably follow. In addition, the stability of the structure suffers if you do not use a point foundation with anchors.

Hint! Pavilions that do not require a permit or are approved can also annoy neighbors. Talk to them beforehand and involve them in the planning.

Many of our pavilions do not require a building permit. To be on the safe side, find out about the legal situation in your area before buying.