Construction Near Road Permit

Building near federal highways and motorways in Germany requires a special exemption from the building prohibition zone (Anbauverbot) under Section 9 of the Federal Highway Act (FStrG). No structures may be erected within 40 metres of a motorway or 20 metres of a federal road outside built-up areas. Even beyond these zones, construction within 100 metres of a motorway or 40 metres of a federal road requires the consent of the road authority.

You apply for the exemption through the local building authority, which coordinates with the road administration (Fernstraßen-Bundesamt or state road authority). Consent may be refused if the project would impair traffic safety, traffic flow, or future road expansion plans. If the road authority does not respond within two months, consent is considered granted.