Planning approval
The planning approval is a formal administrative procedure for the binding official approval of a plan. All public-law relationships between the promoter of the project and those affected by the plan are regulated in a legally formative manner. Without planning approval, a large number of public law procedures would have to be carried out for larger projects, which would make efficient and consistent planning almost impossible.
In particular, the construction and modification of mountain railways, overhead power lines from 110 kV, airports and landing sites, gas supply lines over 300 mm, construction and water development, railway lines, federal and state roads and motorways are generally subject to planning approval.
Who should I contact?
Responsibility lies with the Federation and the Land, which may delegate this task to lower levels.
Responsible authorities
- - Allgemeine Verwaltung -
- Montag bis Mittwoch: 08.30 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr
- Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr
- Freitag: 08.30 Uhr bis 12.30 Uhr
- - Bürgerservice -
- Montag bis Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr
- Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr
- Freitag: 08.30 Uhr bis 12.30 Uhr
- Samstag: 10.00 Uhr bis 12.00 Uhr
(Terminvereinbarung wird empfohlen)
Which documents are required?
Documents may be required. Please contact the competent authority.
What are the fees?
Fees apply. Please contact the relevant authority.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the competent authority.
What else should I know?
Do you have a general question, or was your inquiry not addressed by the local contact?
Einheitlicher Ansprechpartner des Landes Niedersachsen
Legal basis
- §§ Sections 72 to 77 of the Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG)
Remark: in conjunction with special legislation, e.g. Federal Trunk Roads Act (FStrG)



