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M4rvin schrieb:
Is it really that simple? Wouldn’t a new building permit / planning permission be required?

Maria16 schrieb:
Go to the builder or architect, they should clarify that!

If the height limit has already been fully used in the planning, it could be difficult.
But I wonder what the architect planned there; they should know during the design phase which materials will be used and the dimensions of the components.

Sometimes it’s simply better to keep quiet... no plaintiff, no judge...

bortel schrieb:
sometimes it’s just better to keep quiet... no claimant, no judge...

Yep.
It’s not written on your front door “we have illegally raised the knee wall.”

M4rvin schrieb:
The building inspector told me that they had to raise the knee wall from 75cm (30 inches) to 88cm (35 inches) to make the roller shutter boxes fit... is it really that simple? Wouldn't you need to submit a new building permit / planning permission application?

Does an official come and verify in person whether you are complying with the regulations?

It’s enough if a neighbor lodges a complaint and the issue cannot be resolved afterward (for example, if the height limits have already been reached).

I have actually heard of raising the roof and adjusting the height as a possible solution (I don’t work at a building authority myself). By the way, I only said that the general contractor should clarify what’s going on—not that you should immediately go to the authorities.

It depends on the neighbors. There is also someone here who closely monitors every new construction or extension. During a renovation two years ago, measurements were taken very precisely again because apparently something was off with the roof overhangs. That had to be adjusted.