Submit a building inquiry in Hamburg

Then just skip a preliminary inquiry and simply submit a building application directly.

I don't dare to do that. The possibility to build an extension is crucial for our purchase decision. Later, something might come up that prevents the construction after all, and then we will have invested 3k in a plot that cannot be used. It seems nothing helps. Does anyone have experience with the costs for a "preliminary planning" (statement of the caseworker at the building authority)?

then we have invested 3k in a property that cannot be used.

3,000€ in Hamburg is a bargain. I would take it without building as well.

I have it in writing by email

With what specific reason?

Building preliminary requests can only be submitted digitally by authorized building submitters.

No, the digital system is explicitly also enabled for private individuals and can/should also be used by them. However, its use is mandatory.

I don’t dare. The possibility to extend is crucial for our purchase decision. Afterwards, something might turn out that still prevents the construction, and then we have invested 3k in a plot that cannot be used.

In Hamburg, you have three months to wait with the purchase – that is the time that can pass until the preliminary decision? Is the plot so unattractive or is the seller so desperate?

300k, I meant! Otherwise, we would buy it like that immediately :cool: There is no justification for requiring an authorized planner. However, I have been informed of this several times verbally and in writing by the SB. What exactly would you do in my place? Simply submit a preliminary request yourself? Even though the responsible SB has repeatedly stated that a plan from the authorized planner is (mandatory!) necessary?

Let's put it this way. Are you able to present it in a plan so that it leaves no questions unanswered?

Therefore the note: You should have someone plan this who is at least authorized to approve templates.

Let's put it this way. Are you able to present it in such a way that it leaves no questions unanswered?

Therefore the advice is that you should have it planned by someone who is at least authorized to submit plans.

I already submitted a preliminary inquiry myself 6 years ago in Schleswig-Holstein. It was quite straightforward. Seems to be the common practice. Just not in Hamburg with this specific building authority, apparently.
So my question: Just submit it myself? Or involve someone authorized to submit plans? Who would then cost roughly what? I don't want to waste money unnecessarily just to submit a simple preliminary inquiry.