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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.
approval / permit
'Genehmigung' and 'Baugenehmigung' both refer to official permission. The difference lies in the area of use: 'Genehmigung' is general and can fit many plans or projects, for example an event, a trip, or a change within a company. 'Baugenehmigung' is more specific and only concerns constructing, remodeling, or demolishing a building. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Baugenehmigung' is also a kind of 'Genehmigung'. But when you are specifically talking about a construction project, 'Baugenehmigung' is more natural and precise.
Ohne Baugenehmigung darf die Familie das alte Haus nicht umbauen.
Without a building permit, the family is not allowed to remodel the old house.
Für das Straßenfest braucht der Verein eine Genehmigung von der Stadt.
The club needs a permit from the city for the street festival.