Listed complexes - apply for change

Monument protection pursues the goal of largely preserving the original building fabric and the historical appearance of cultural monuments. For construction measures on cultural monuments, you therefore need a monument permit.*

In addition to individual buildings, entire facilities are also protected, the appearance of which is of particular public interest to preserve. This applies above all to streetscapes, squares and townscapes.

In the case of intended changes to the protected image of an entire complex, you need the approval of the lower monument protection authority.

• if a building permit is required: the lower building supervisory authority
  The lower building supervisory authority is, depending on the place in which the construction project is located, the municipal / city administration or the district office.
• if no building permit is required: the lower monument protection authority
  The lower monument protection authority is, depending on the place in which the construction project is located, the municipal / city administration or the district office.

The conditions for granting the permit are:

• the change affects the image of the entire plant only insignificantly or only temporarily, or
• overriding reasons of public interest must be taken into account.

For construction work for which you need a building permit, you must submit a building application to the lower building supervisory authority. With this application, you must also submit the completed questionnaire for statistics on construction activity.

In your place, the building supervisory authority involves the monument protection authority as part of the approval procedure. The lower building supervisory authority is, depending on the place in which the construction project is located, the municipal / city administration or the district office.

If you do not need a building permit, you must apply for the monument protection permit in writing at the lower monument protection authority. The lower monument protection authority is, depending on the place in which the construction project is located, the municipal / city administration or the district office.

The monument protection authority consults the municipality concerned before making its decision.

Hint: The monument protection authorities weigh up all affected concerns and decide at their own discretion.

If a building permit is required, fees will be incurred. Enquire directly with the competent authority.