Existing buildings - protection of existing buildings
In the case of building plots with existing buildings, the protection of existing structures is of central importance under public building law. In principle, all buildings that have been erected with a valid building permit and are therefore classified as "lawful" are protected.
Building plots with existing buildings are often characterized by the existing protection of these buildings. This grandfathering is of central importance in public building law. In most cases, final building permits, which determine the scope of the protection of existing buildings and in particular the uses, form the basis for existing protection. However, if the grandfathering ceases to apply, the currently valid legal regulations must be applied.
The state capital of Wiesbaden maintains a building file archive in which files on the individual properties can be inspected.
Arrange a consultation appointment
In order to clarify whether an existing development on a building plot is protected and what options you have for using and, if necessary, changing it, we recommend a consultation with our building consultants.