Hello everyone,
I have a question regarding the next steps. Our new build is fully planned and, according to the architect, completely compliant with the development plan. We have signed all documents and applied to the municipality for an exemption from the building permit process (§ 67 Building Code NRW).
Now, five days after submitting the application, the official handling it contacted me to say that "a building permit procedure is required for the project as planned." The only reason given is: "In my opinion, the planned project is not single-story. The basement level is designed as a full story."
Here are my questions:
1. Is this a sufficient reason? Shouldn’t he specify exactly what makes the basement a full story in his view?
2. What is the best way to proceed? Can I reach out to him directly for clarification? Or would it be better for the architect to do this?
3. Has anyone experienced a similar case and can share their experience?
We would of course prefer to avoid the building permit process, and according to the architect, all the regulations for a single-story building have been met. I have also read the NRW building code and understand the requirements. Do you think we still have a chance, or should we just file a building permit application immediately to avoid further delays?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Best regards
I have a question regarding the next steps. Our new build is fully planned and, according to the architect, completely compliant with the development plan. We have signed all documents and applied to the municipality for an exemption from the building permit process (§ 67 Building Code NRW).
Now, five days after submitting the application, the official handling it contacted me to say that "a building permit procedure is required for the project as planned." The only reason given is: "In my opinion, the planned project is not single-story. The basement level is designed as a full story."
Here are my questions:
1. Is this a sufficient reason? Shouldn’t he specify exactly what makes the basement a full story in his view?
2. What is the best way to proceed? Can I reach out to him directly for clarification? Or would it be better for the architect to do this?
3. Has anyone experienced a similar case and can share their experience?
We would of course prefer to avoid the building permit process, and according to the architect, all the regulations for a single-story building have been met. I have also read the NRW building code and understand the requirements. Do you think we still have a chance, or should we just file a building permit application immediately to avoid further delays?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Best regards
schubert7922 Apr 2014 19:43And then please let us know...
Yes, I wanted to give an update on the current situation.
So, our architect went to the district office yesterday. This is the higher authority where a full building permit / planning permission application might have to be submitted. The case officer there was able to review everything with the architect and has no objections to an exemption request. There is absolutely no reason why the basement level should be counted as a full floor. Certain reference values / numbers must be met, and ours comply.
The architect has now revised the entire application and presented it slightly differently, as suggested by the case officer at the district office, and is going to submit the application again today to the responsible municipality. He plans to go through everything directly with the case officer and work through the calculations, so hopefully, it will be approved. So, we’ll just have to wait and see...
So, our architect went to the district office yesterday. This is the higher authority where a full building permit / planning permission application might have to be submitted. The case officer there was able to review everything with the architect and has no objections to an exemption request. There is absolutely no reason why the basement level should be counted as a full floor. Certain reference values / numbers must be met, and ours comply.
The architect has now revised the entire application and presented it slightly differently, as suggested by the case officer at the district office, and is going to submit the application again today to the responsible municipality. He plans to go through everything directly with the case officer and work through the calculations, so hopefully, it will be approved. So, we’ll just have to wait and see...
Masipulami24 Apr 2014 10:29That sounds promising.
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Doc.Schnaggls24 Apr 2014 11:11Very nice – now you can probably sleep more peacefully again.
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