Neighbor's application unsuccessful – Suspension of a development plan remains the exception
The Higher Administrative Court of North Rhine-Westphalia (OVG NRW) rejected a neighbor's application and reconfirmed the high hurdles of § 47 para. 6 of the Administrative Procedure Act (VwGO).
Neighbor's objection against the new construction of planned apartment buildings fails before the Schleswig Administrative Court - no violation of subjective rights was apparent.
A neighbor's objection to a building permit has only a chance of success if the neighbors' own rights are infringed with a high degree of probability.
VG Gelsenkirchen: Bei direkter Anbindung an Bundesstraßen hat die Straßensicherheit Vorrang vor zusätzlicher Wohnnutzung im Außenbereich.
Eine Baugenehmigung für die Umnutzung eines Gebäudes im Außenbereich wurde zu Recht versagt, weil bei direkter Anbindung an Bundesstraßen der Verkehrsfluss auf einer angrenzenden Bundesfernstraße beeinträchtigt werden könnte.
Outdoor workers' accommodation: The Bavarian Higher Administrative Court confirms the rejection of a large greenhouse with a residential complex
The building permit for a large-scale production greenhouse with integrated worker accommodation in an external area was rightfully denied according to a decision by the Bavarian Administrative Court (BayVGH).
OVG Berlin-Brandenburg decides against inter-municipal right of defense - action against planning permission for a furniture store bypassing the development plan is dismissed
The OVG Berlin-Brandenburg has made a groundbreaking decision on the right of neighboring communities to defend themselves against large-scale retail projects.
VGH Munich Overturns Development Plan Due to Violation of Property Protection – Judgment of June 3, 2025, File No. 9 N 22.2217
The judgment of the Bavarian Administrative Court of Appeal (VGH Munich) of June 3, 2025, addresses the legal limits of municipal planning authority in light of property protection under Article 14 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz).
VG Schleswig: A roof terrace that deviates from the local design statutes in the development plan is inadmissible
Roof terraces are modern and popular, but must still comply with design regulations in the development plan, according to the VG Schleswig.
Building in outdoor areas? Legally problematic - and what role the SEA Directive plays in this.
Many property owners, investors and local authorities are regularly faced with the question: Why is building in outdoor areas so complicated?
Repowering – When Neighbors Can't Fight Back
In einem aktuellen Beschluss vom 22. April 2025 (Az. 7 S 1/25) hat das OVG Berlin-Brandenburg über die aufschiebende Wirkung eines Nachbarwiderspruchs gegen eine Änderungsgenehmigung für ein sogenanntes Repowering-Vorhaben entschieden.
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