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State capital Stuttgart

Building Law Office

Apply for development plan information

The development plan specifies how properties may be built on. For example, you will find stipulations

  • on the type and extent of building use,
  • the permitted number of storeys and
  • the permitted construction method and the areas of land that can be built on.

The development plan includes a statement of reasons. It containsexplanations of the planning objectives as well as the graphic and textual stipulations.

Anyone can inspect the development plan.

Note: There is not a development plan for every area. For properties in built-up areas without a development plan, building projects must fit in with the character of the buildings in the immediatevicinity .If your property is located in an outdoor area, you are not allowed to build on it. Exceptions are possible under the law.

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You have questions? Call us: from any network, without an area code. Authorities number 115: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can usually reach the authorities number 115 at fixed network tariffs and thus free of charge via flat rates. Sign language telephone: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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  • City of Stuttgart