Deviations from the development plan clinker - experiences?

That's exactly right! And that's what I wanted to convey to the OP. has already quietly pointed out that being "special" is not worth it at any cost.

well.. it says for us:
red - red mixed

what's around us:
red and red mixed
and several times aubergine dark purple,
and yellow with little red
that's that.
well maybe they bought their way out or still have to pay a fine.
in the neighboring area it also said red/red mixed and someone insisted on having black. He didn't have to dismantle it, but his bank balance certainly didn't benefit from it. Nor did his reputation with the neighbors.

apart from that, if "brown" is allowed, I actually don't see any reason why your selection shouldn't go through.

On the other hand, in my opinion it is an inappropriate paternalism and an infringement on property rights to make such design regulations. Building height and floor area ratio numbers etc. I can understand that. But brick colors, window types or bans, hedge and tree laws, no. Well, in a listed historic town center environment it may make sense, but in new development areas....why?! K.

Why, Karsten? You don't have to buy the property. I don't want to live in a residential area where 80% only have these red or brown bricks. They give the area a somewhat bleak feeling. I deliberately live among plastered houses - and no one who disobeys the rules should take away that good feeling from me.

On the other hand, in my opinion, it is an improper paternalism and an infringement on property rights to make such design regulations. Building height and floor area ratio numbers etc. I accept that.

On the other hand: where would we end up if every development plan that violates the principle of proportionality were successfully challenged

If I think only of those multi-page botanical listings just for the front yard shrubbery. Or about knee wall limitations: eaves height is enough - but how far below that my floor ceiling runs, no one can see from outside and it is none of strangers’ business, because it cannot bother them.

I used to think the same way - miserable paternalism. By now, I find it very pleasant that not everyone is allowed to do their own crap. Although the house color bothers me less than stone/gabion deserts and concrete walls. Everyone sees it differently - and that’s why it usually doesn’t work without guidelines.