The construction of a new carport, garage or parking space
In the following tables you will find the most important key data to differentiate whether a garage, a carport or a parking space can be erected or must be authorised without a permit.
The sizes apply per property. The areas of all existing garages or carports added together must not exceed 50m².
Pitch
| Type of construction | Key data | Applicable regulations |
|---|---|---|
| exempt from procedure |
not roofed, with a floor area of up to 50 square metres per property |
§ 61 Paragraph 1 Number 14 b SächsBO* |
|
subject to planning permission |
more than 50 square metres of floor space per property |
§§ 63 ff.** SächsBO* |
* SächsBO = Saxon Building Code; ** ff. = this paragraph and all subsequent paragraphs in the legal text are applicable
Carport
| Type of construction | Key data | Applicable regulations |
|---|---|---|
| exempt from procedure |
Average wall height up to 3 metres and gross floor area up to 50 square metres per property, this does not apply in outdoor areas Note: The calculation of the permitted height requires detailed knowledge |
§ Section 61(1)(1b) SächsBO*; Section 6 SächsBO* |
|
subject to planning permission |
More than 3 metres average wall height and/or from 50 square metres floor area per property and always in outdoor areas Note: Distance areas must be observed, exceptions for boundary development are possible |
§§ 63 ff.** SächsBO* |
* SächsBO = Saxon Building Code; ** ff. = this paragraph and all subsequent paragraphs in the legal text are applicable
Garage
| Type of construction | Key data | Applicable regulations |
|---|---|---|
| exempt from procedure |
Average wall height up to 3 metres and gross floor area up to 50 square metres per property, this does not apply in outdoor areas Note: The calculation of the permitted height requires detailed knowledge |
§ Section 61(1)(1b) SächsBO* ; Section 6 SächsBO* |
|
subject to planning permission |
More than 3 metres average wall height and/or more than 50 square metres floor area per property and always in outdoor areas Note: Distance areas must be observed, exceptions for boundary development are possible |
§§ 63 ff.** SächsBO* |
* SächsBO = Saxon Building Code; ** ff. = this paragraph and all subsequent paragraphs in the legal text are applicable
Caution: In the case of properties that are located in an outdoor area, in a landscape or nature conservation area or in a listed building area, there may be more difficult conditions for construction or construction may not be possible.
In areas for which a development plan or project and development plan exists, there may also be different regulations for the construction of parking spaces, carports or garages. If you are unsure, please speak to the responsible staff at the Building Supervisory Office in advance. We will be happy to help you.
Note: Please also note the information on procedural freedom.