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Measures in the vicinity of monuments Approval
For planned measures or changes in the vicinity of monuments, you regularly need a permit from the lower monument protection authority.
Your responsible authority
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Forms
Forms: Application
Online procedure possible: partially
Written form required: partial
Personal appearance required: no
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Detailed description
Various measures that you intend to take in the vicinity of monuments must first be checked and approved by the lower monument protection authority.
In this way, possible effects on the substance or appearance of monuments or any changes in the urban context can be estimated at an early stage.
Examples:
- erection, modification or removal of structures, or
- garden and landscaping;
- excavation and foundation work;
- soil replacement;
- road construction;
- pipe laying;
- exchange and planting of trees and shrubs;
- Elimination of uncontrolled growth.
Interventions in the soil of ground monuments also require permission.
Note: You cannot start taking action until you have a permit. Therefore, contact the lower monument protection authority at an early stage.
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Requirements
You will usually receive approval if:
- the measures are carried out according to monument conservation principles
or
- overriding private or public reasons must be taken into account.
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Documents
Each measure shall be described in detail. You should submit all documents that contribute as fully as possible to the assessment of your project. These can be:
- Plans (e.g. location, floor plans, views, sectional representations)
- Documentation
- Photographs
- Expert opinions or preliminary investigations
- Cost and profitability calculations
Note: Contact the lower monument protection authority in good time. This will inform you which documents are required for your approval procedure.
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Process
- Fill out the application either online or print out the PDF form.
- Attach all necessary documents.
- Submit the application documents to the responsible lower monument protection authority in good time before the start of the planned measures.
- You will then receive the approval or, if necessary, information about the rejection of your application by post.
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Duration
4 weeks after submission of the complete application documents
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Deadline
Expiry of the authorisation
- if construction does not start: 4 years after approval
- in the event of a construction interruption of more than 2 years
(one-time extension of up to 2 years upon written request)
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Responsible authority
In the state of Brandenburg, the lower monument protection authority of the districts and independent cities is responsible
- Legal basis
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Pointer
If you apply for a building permit, the responsible building supervisory authority will obtain the approval of the monument protection authority as part of the approval process.
In this case, you do not need to apply for a permit from the monument protection authority.
- More information
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Approved
Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg
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Approved date
16.06.2021