Change of use of buildings
Performance specification
A change of use is a change in the approved type of use of a building. The change of use - even without structural changes - requires building permission if public building law places different or more extensive requirements on the structural facility in the new use. This is usually the case. The procedure is the same as for the approval of new buildings.
Which documents are required?
- Application form on official form with all necessary signatures
- Description of operation (for commercial projects)
- Real estate plan (if applicable, excerpt from the real estate cadastre)
- Construction drawings with entry of the previous and future use
- Calculation of construction figures such as living space or floor space calculation
- Proof of parking space for the additional requirement
- Construction description and production costs (insofar as structural changes are involved)
Legal basis
Who do I need to contact?
Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg
For changes of use requiring approval, the building application must be submitted in writing to the building supervisory authority of the Waldeck-Frankenberg district, Building Department. This involves the municipality / city.