Planning & planning permission for your modular home – compliant with GEG standards in accordance with KfW EH55
This is how the planning of your modular home works
Initial consultation & needs assessment
Intended use, size, budget and timetable – together we’ll work out your requirements and find the right modular home solution.
Land survey
The client or the appointed architect ascertains the planning requirements and whether planning permission can be obtained for the site.
Preliminary design
The floor plan, façade and fittings will be designed to suit your requirements.
Technical Planning & Structural Analysis
We provide the structural analysis for the steel-frame structure and the associated technical documentation for our modular house.
Planning application & planning permission
The client and their architect are responsible for the planning application and the administrative formalities; we provide the necessary documentation for our modular house.
Does a modular home require planning permission?
The short answer: In Germany, almost always yes. As soon as a modular home is permanently erected and occupied, it is classified as a building under planning law. The decisive factor is not the construction method, but its permanent use as a dwelling.
Building regulations are a matter for the federal states: each state’s building regulations govern set-back distances, the freedom to proceed without planning permission for small buildings, and the simplified planning permission process in slightly different ways. The appointed planner will clarify which documents your planning authority requires – we provide the technical documentation for our modular house.
What the planning authority wants to see:
Inner city, outer city, local development plan – which applies where?
Structural analysis, certificates and funding
Structural analysis verified
For every steel frame, we provide a comprehensive structural analysis carried out by qualified structural engineers – including verification of wind, snow and traffic loads in accordance with the applicable Eurocodes.
GEG-compliant & EH55
Our modular homes are designed to meet the requirements of the GEG and the EH55 energy efficiency standard. Depending on the client’s individual requirements, we can adapt the wall construction, insulation and other components accordingly.
KfW funding
Our modular home can be adapted to meet the specific requirements of a KfW subsidy scheme. Eligibility for the scheme and the necessary supporting documentation are assessed by the client or the appointed energy efficiency expert.
Collaboration with architects
In most federal states, a qualified planner is required to obtain planning permission. We work with a network of experienced architects and civil engineers who are familiar with our construction methods and who handle the submission of planning applications.
Do you already have your own architect? No problem – we’ll provide them with all the technical documentation.
Frequently asked questions about planning and planning permission
Do you have a question that isn’t answered here? Send us the address of your property – we’ll let you know what’s possible there.
Let’s Review your project
Please let us know which modular home you are planning – we will advise you on the right solution and provide your designer with all the technical documentation.