ExtensionPatio or patio cover
Terraces can be added at ground level to existing residential buildings in interior locations without the need for planning permission.
The following key data apply to patio roofs to differentiate whether this is possible without authorisation or not:
Type of construction |
Key data |
Applicable regulations |
exempt from procedure |
Area up to 30 square metres, depth up to 3 metres |
§ Section 61(1)(1g) SächsBO* |
subject to planning permission |
more than 30 square metres floor area or depth more than 3 metres |
§§ 63 ff.** SächsBO* |
* SächsBO = Sächsische Bauordnung, **ff. = this and the following paragraphs are applicable
Note: Please also note the information on procedural freedom.