Granting access to building permits for neighbours
A construction project can have an impact on the neighbouring properties of the building plot. For this reason, the building code contains numerous regulations that serve to protect the neighbors.
These include, for example, boundary distances for buildings and outbuildings. In addition, there are regulations that give neighbours a special legal position in the building permit procedure.
In this way, neighbours can view the building documents that affect their interests at the competent authority.
No documentation is required.
There are no fees.
There are no deadlines to be observed.
Objections must be lodged within one month of becoming aware of them.
In the brochure "Tips for Neighbours", published by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Justice, you will find detailed information on regulations regarding the boundary distance to the neighbouring property.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Building and Climate Protection
The responsibility lies with the municipality, the joint municipality and the city.