Apply for an environmental permit
Permit for the construction and operation of facilities requiring a permit under the Federal Clean Air Act (e.g., industrial facilities).
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
20–60 € je nach Gemeinde
How to proceed
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Prepare application documents
Including a description of the facility, emission projections, and, if applicable, expert reports.
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Submit the application to the appropriate authority
Depending on the type of facility, either the State Office of Labor and Industrial Safety or the State Environmental Protection Agency.
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Public participation (in formal proceedings)
Public review of the documents and public hearing.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Operators of facilities listed in the 4th Federal Immission Control Ordinance (BImSchV) as requiring a permit.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 9 months
Success rate
approx. 70.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The application documents do not comply with the 9th BImSchV (Application Regulation)
- •Required reports (noise, air pollutants) are missing
Common reasons for rejection
- •Limits for noise, air pollutants, or odors are being exceeded
- •The location is not permitted under planning regulations
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Immissionsschutzrechtliche Genehmigung beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 270 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %