Listed overall facilities - apply for alteration
Performance specification
The aim of monument protection is to preserve the original building fabric and the historical appearance of cultural monuments as far as possible. For building measures on cultural monuments, you therefore require a permit under monument law.*
In addition to individual buildings, entire structures whose appearance is of particular public interest are also protected. This applies above all to streetscapes, squares and townscapes.
If you intend to make changes to the protected image of a whole building, you need the permission of the lower monument protection authority.
Special information for - District of Waldeck-FrankenbergThe Monument Protection Act requires the owner to,
- that the monument continues to be used in the same way as before, that the property is handled economically and with care, and that it is not allowed to fall into disrepair. Even in the case of preservation in the public interest, the monument should be used primarily for private purposes. The owner should use the object for himself or herself and not on behalf of the general public.
- that permission is sought for any plans to alter the building. On the one hand, any monument is irretrievably lost as soon as it is hastily consigned to the wrecking ball; on the other hand, the experts of the monument authorities have a wide range of specialist knowledge in the treatment of historic building fabric, which can help the owner to avoid costly mistakes and to apply correct structural solutions.
Process flow
For building measures 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 survey form for the statistics on construction activity.
The building supervisory authority involves the monument protection authority in your place as part of the approval procedure. The lower building supervisory authority is, depending on the location of the building project, the municipality/city administration or the district office.
If you do not need a building permit, you must apply in writing to the lower monument protection authority for permission under monument protection law. Depending on where the building project is located, the lower monument protection authority is the municipality/city administration or the district office.
The heritage protection authority shall consult the affected municipality before making its decision.
Note: The monument protection authorities weigh up all the concerns affected and decide at their own discretion.
Special information for - District of Waldeck-FrankenbergNecessity of a listed building permit
Approval is required for all measures that alter the appearance or substance of the monument. This applies not only to interventions that could negatively affect the monument's value, but also to construction measures that benefit the monument, because they also require a monument expert's assessment.
Examples of projects requiring approval are: Demolition and gutting, installation and extension of stairs or lifts, new plaster and repainting, repair and renewal of windows, doors, wall cladding and roofing, installation of shop windows and advertising facilities, PV and solar thermal energy, energy efficiency upgrades as well as structural interventions such as attic conversions and half-timbering repairs. New buildings in the vicinity of the monument are also subject to approval.
In the case of individual cultural monuments, the interior (floors, walls, ceilings, doors, stairs) are protected.
The heritage protection authority shall consult the affected municipality before making its decision.
Note: The monument protection authorities weigh up all the concerns affected and decide at their own discretion.
The examination of the application including the establishment of the agreement with the monument authority ends with the decision by the Lower Monument Protection Authority.
Requirements
Prerequisites for the granting of the permit are:
- the change affects the image of the overall installation only insignificantly or only temporarily, or
- overriding reasons of public welfare must be taken into account.
Which documents are required?
Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg- For a smooth process, the following documents must accompany the application for listed building permission:
- Application form (simple)
- Site plan, floor plans, elevation drawing
- Photos of the building and the surrounding area
- Precise description of the planned change (e.g. offers) or description of the planned measure
- Timetable for the implementation of the construction measures
The examination of the application including the establishment of the agreement with the monument authority ends with the decision by the Lower Monument Protection Authority.
Either an unrestricted permit, a permit with ancillary provisions or a refusal or partial refusal is possible.
Tip: The owner submits an application for authorisation for planned refurbishment measures to the responsible lower monument protection authority. The application must be submitted in text form with all required documents in triplicate by post.
- For a smooth process, the following documents must accompany the application for listed building permission:
What are the fees?
If a building permit is required, fees will be charged. Enquire directly at the responsible office.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
There are no legal deadlines within which you must apply for the permit. However, you may not start building until you have the permit. This also applies in cases where you do not need a building permit.
Legal basis
Who do I need to contact?
- If a building permit is required: the lower building supervisory authority
The lower building supervisory authority is, depending on the location of the building project, 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 location of the building project, the municipal/city administration or the district office.
Click here for the contact persons of the lower building supervisory authority.