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building permit
The official, written permission from an authority to construct, remodel, or demolish a building.
Ohne eine gültige Baugenehmigung dürfen die Bauarbeiten nicht beginnen.
Construction work may not begin without a valid building permit.
The word is made up of 'der Bau' (construction/building) and 'die Genehmigung' (permission/approval). So it is literally permission to build.
Für den Anbau an unserem Haus brauchen wir eine Baugenehmigung.
We need a building permit for the extension to our house.
In connection with a building permit, the verbs 'beantragen' (to apply for), 'einholen' (to obtain), 'benötigen' (to need), or 'erhalten' (to receive) are often used. The authority can 'erteilen' (grant) or 'verweigern' (refuse) a permit.
Wir müssen die Baugenehmigung beim zuständigen Bauamt beantragen.
We have to apply for the building permit at the responsible building authority.
'Baugenehmigung' (building permit) is an official term from administrative and construction law. It is used in official documents and in contact with authorities.
Der Architekt prüft, ob für das Projekt eine Baugenehmigung erforderlich ist.
The architect checks whether a building permit is required for the project.
building law / building permit
Both words can refer to the possibility of carrying out a specific construction project. „Baugenehmigung“ is the written permission issued by the authorities, while „Baurecht“ here refers to the granted right to build on the property. When asking about the official document, „Baugenehmigung“ is the appropriate term; when referring to the existing right, use „Baurecht“.
Für den Umbau liegt jetzt die schriftliche Baugenehmigung vor.
The written building permit for the renovation is now available.
Für den Umbau hat die Familie auf ihrem Grundstück bereits das Baurecht.
The family already has the right to build on its property for the renovation project.
