Apply for an environmental impact assessment
A process for assessing the environmental impact of large-scale construction or industrial projects (EIA) as part of the permitting process.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for an environmental impact assessment mit dem zuständigen Umweltministerium in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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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
Je nach Gemeinde und Leistung – beim zuständigen Amt erfragen
How to proceed
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Clarify EIA requirements (preliminary review)
Based on the annexes to the EIA Act, the agency determines whether an EIA is required.
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Submitting Documents and Participation
The public and relevant authorities are consulted, often through public hearings.
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Summary and Evaluation
The result will be taken into account in the approval decision.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Project developers of large-scale projects (e.g., industrial facilities, road construction, wind farms) that are subject to an EIA requirement.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 8 months
Success rate
approx. 65.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The necessity of an EIA (EIA requirement or preliminary review) was assessed too late
- •Environmental impact documents are incomplete
Common reasons for rejection
- •Significant adverse environmental impacts that cannot be prevented through regulatory requirements
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 Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 240 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %