The question of how building permits and development plans in Stuttgart can be processed more quickly and efficiently in future was discussed in detail. Part of the implementation is also an exchange with the stakeholders, i.e. the institutions that submit building applications to the city, which are then processed by the city.
Lord Mayor Dr. Fank Nopper"It is the declared goal of all of us that the state capital of Stuttgart should become more citizen-oriented, more efficient, simpler and, above all, faster in its building permit and construction planning procedures."
Nopper continues: "The Building Law Office and Urban Planning Office want to and should become building facilitation offices that make building possible within the framework of the applicable law. We are always pleased to receive every building application, because building projects generally help our city to develop. The burden of proof is reversed: every planning application is cause for celebration - unless it impairs the rights of third parties or the general public."
Following the recommendations of an organizational study carried out by Ramboll last year, the specialist administration is now working on measures to improve the building permit and development plan procedures. Mayor Pätzold explained the initial progress that has been made, such as the possibility of online appointments. In future, business development should also play a more important role in commercial projects and support new projects as early as possible. Mayor Nopper explained that the optimization of building permit and construction planning procedures is an ongoing task with high demands. "That's why we also want to consult with experts from architectural firms and the real estate and construction industry once a year about how to achieve our goals," said Nopper.
Two years ago, the city and the housing industry agreed on a common basis for cooperation. The partners have now agreed to look into extending this agreement - a further two years are envisaged. However, this would require the continuation of the city's funding program for the construction of new social rental apartments. The city subsidizes construction projects with up to 300 euros per square metre in addition to federal and state funding - but only if the project is otherwise not economically viable. The municipal council will decide in the autumn as part of the budget discussions whether the subsidy program will be extended.
