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Many people dream of moving into their own home. This trend has intensified, especially during the pandemic, which has painfully reminded us of how unpleasant it is to stay indoors without access to nature and fresh air. However, few prospective investors realize that building a house involves not only physical work on the construction site but also a vast array of formal and administrative matters that need to be taken care of. This includes obtaining a building permit, signing agreements with utility providers, and completing the necessary connections, as well as obtaining the final building inspection after construction. Investors opting for comprehensive house construction with New-House don't have to worry about these formalities because we handle them.
We have been building single-family houses since 1991, which means we have years of experience, extensive professional knowledge, practical skills, and technological capabilities to provide high-quality services to individual clients undertaking construction projects. Our portfolio includes over 1500 completed projects throughout the country, and we have put maximum effort into each one. The greatest reward for our work is the satisfaction of our investors, which is confirmed by numerous references that you can familiarize yourself with at: https://new-house.com.pl/en/referencje.
Before starting the process of obtaining a building permit, it is necessary to obtain a Local Spatial Development Plan or, if such a plan does not exist for the specific area, a decision on development conditions. Both of these documents define the construction criteria for the area where the selected building plot is located. The house project and the plot development plan should comply with the provisions contained in these documents. The best approach is to entrust this task to reliable professionals from New-House who are aware of the applicable regulations and procedures in our country's construction law.
The application, along with all the required attachments, must be submitted to the local authorities. It is worth noting that the correctness of the application, the compatibility of the building project and site development plan with the provisions of the Local Spatial Development Plan or development conditions, greatly influence whether the application will be positively and promptly reviewed.
The application for a building permit should be accompanied by a set of documents that are difficult to precisely define due to the lack of standardization, resulting in different practices among municipalities. This often leads to frequent requests for additional documents to supplement the application. It is also important to note that if the permit is to be issued based on a decision on development conditions, it must be submitted within the validity period of that decision.
In addition to the application itself, the following are the typical documents required when applying for a building permit:
The building project must be prepared by a qualified architect. It should include the spatial layout of the building and a detailed construction plan. Investors can obtain a house project in several ways. One option is to purchase a ready-made building project with an estimate, for example, from the New-House website's database of house projects. However, it is important to adapt such a project to the geological conditions of the plot and the requirements of the Local Spatial Development Plan or development conditions. Another option is to have a custom-made project created according to the investor's specific requirements. In this case, the project will be developed to meet both the formal requirements and the investor's expectations and needs. Architects collaborating with New-House are available for both adapting existing house projects and creating custom projects.
This plan is necessary to obtain a building permit. It is prepared by an authorized architect who incorporates it into a map for design purposes provided by a land surveyor. The map for design purposes includes precise data about the plot and all the existing objects on it, such as utility poles, power lines, trees, and smaller or larger buildings. The map for design purposes serves as the basis for the architect's work, providing essential information about the land designated for construction. It is important to note that the map for design purposes is valid for a period of 3 months, which means that the site development plan must be prepared and the application for a building permit submitted within that time frame.
Agreements for utility connections with electricity, gas, water, and sewage providers
In addition to the application, it is necessary to provide agreements signed with utility providers regarding the construction connections for electricity, gas, water, and sewage systems. Some municipalities may also require additional documentation, such as current geological surveys or agreements related to access roads to the building plot. If you plan to build a house near watercourses, obtaining approval from the Polish Water Management Authority will also be necessary. However, it's important to be aware that in such cases, the timeline for obtaining the building permit may be extended due to the need for additional analysis related to the shoreline of the specific location.
The duration of waiting for a building permit directly depends on the type of application you choose. You have two options: a house construction notification or a building permit application.
In the case of a house construction notification, the waiting time for a decision is 30 days, while for a building permit application, it is 65 days. It might seem that a house construction notification is more advantageous in this case. However, our extensive experience shows that it is not necessarily the case. Let us explain why we believe that applying for a building permit is better.
A common practice in our country is to return documents to investors requesting additional information. This happens because the rules for applications are often unclear. If a building permit application is returned, the investor is given official time to provide additional documents, but the waiting time for the application to be processed remains the same, which is 65 days. However, if a house construction notification is returned to the investor, the waiting time for the application to be processed starts from the beginning. It's easy to imagine how the process can be prolonged if the authority decides to return the application multiple times, which, as practice shows, happens very often.
If you are planning to build a house and need additional information about obtaining a building permit and other stages involved in comprehensive construction projects, we encourage you to contact us. We understand that, like us, you are extremely busy, so our helpline is available Monday to Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. We are here to assist you at the most convenient time for you. Welcome!
The construction of a single-family house requires obtaining a building permit from the authorities. Along with the application, a number of relevant documents need to be submitted. The correctness of the filled-out application, alignment of the house project and land development plan with the local spatial development plan, determine whether the application will be positively and promptly processed. By choosing to cooperate with New-House, you don't have to worry about this aspect. Through comprehensive collaboration with our company, you gain the assurance that we will take care of the most important formalities for you.
Comprehensive cooperation with New-House is not only about the construction itself. Our clients can rely on support from the very beginning of the project. We assist in finding the right plot of land for construction, selecting the dream house design, and carrying out all necessary formalities, such as obtaining a building permit.
It will be necessary to obtain a local spatial development plan or a decision on development conditions, which specify the criteria for construction on the chosen plot of land. The planned implementation process, including the house project and land development plan, should align with these documents. It would be beneficial to have an experienced person overseeing the entire process who is knowledgeable about building regulations. New-House offers full support in these matters. The building permit application will be submitted in accordance with all conditions specified by the local authority.
Clients of New-House can count on support throughout the entire construction process. We handle formal matters, provide advice, and offer expertise. New-House has been operating in the construction market since 1991, with over 1500 completed single-family houses. Our broad knowledge and experience allow us to offer top-quality services with a ten-year quality guarantee. If you are interested in a comprehensive, efficient, and reliable house construction offer, we encourage you to cooperate with us. Our full range of services is described on our website: https://new-house.com.pl/en/oferta.
Building a house is a dream for many people. When the long-awaited moment comes and you can slowly start fulfilling that dream, many individuals are shocked by how significant the formalities are in the construction process. One of the documents that needs to be obtained is a building permit for the house. What do you need to know about it? How to obtain a building permit? How long does it take? We will discuss these topics in today's article.
Comprehensive house construction is a service we have been offering to our clients since 1991. We have already completed around 1,500 construction projects, and each of these endeavors has been equally important to us. For New-House, one of the key indicators of a job well done is the satisfaction of the investor. You can familiarize yourself with their opinions about collaborating with us at this link: https://new-house.com.pl/en/referencje.
We are also eager to share our knowledge through various articles on our website because we believe that an informed investor finds it easier to make decisions related to construction. Obtaining a building permit is a crucial aspect of house construction, which is why we address this topic. The three main documentation matters concerning construction are the application for a building permit, specialized building inspections, and utility connections. The utility connections typically take the longest time, sometimes even up to six months, while the building permit should be obtained no later than two months into the process.
The application for a building permit should be submitted to the local authorities. The analysis of the application can be based on two documents: the local spatial development plan or the conditions for construction. Which document will be considered for your building permit depends on the specific area where the chosen plot of land is located. According to the law, the local spatial development plan takes precedence in the hierarchy of documents. It determines whether the area can be used for residential construction or not.
The decision on building conditions is a supporting document in case a local spatial development plan is not available. However, it turns out that the building permit application is often evaluated based on these conditions. Unfortunately, many local authorities do not have ready-made local spatial development plans, so it is advisable to submit an application for a decision on building conditions well in advance. The house project must comply with the conditions specified in one of these documents for the building permit application to be approved by the authorities.
In brief, this is how you can obtain a building permit. However, it is important to know what the application should include to avoid it being returned for corrections, which is a common occurrence.
Individuals wondering how to obtain a building permit should know that the application must include a range of additional documents. It is important to submit the application within the timeframe covered by the conditions for construction (if the decision is based on this document). The building permit application should include a prepared construction project in four copies, as well as additional opinions, permits, etc. Unfortunately, the exact procedures are not uniformly standardized, and each municipality operates slightly differently. This leads to many instances of returned applications requesting additional documents. However, there are certain elements that must be included when applying for a building permit. These include:
Construction project: The project, executed by an architect, should present the spatial layout of the building and a detailed construction plan. The construction project can be developed through individual collaboration with an architect, as a ready-made house project, or through the adaptation of an existing proposal. An individual house project is precisely tailored to the plot and the investor's needs, which may not always be the case with ready-made projects. However, it's worth noting that it's always possible to opt for the adaptation of a ready-made project, which will be adjusted to meet all the necessary requirements.
The building permit application should also be supplemented with agreements with utility providers regarding the connections (water, electricity, gas, sewage). Some municipalities also expect the investor to provide documents related to the driveway agreement or current geological surveys. If you plan to build a house in close proximity to watercourses (e.g., rivers), you will also need to include permission obtained from the Polish Waters authority with the application. The distance at which a house can be constructed from watercourses depends on the local spatial development plan and the specific shoreline location. Unfortunately, in the case of building near watercourses, the waiting time for the permit may be extended.
The waiting time for obtaining a building permit depends on the type of application you choose. There are two options:
Depending on your choice, it will significantly affect the waiting time for the permit. The standard waiting time for processing a building permit application is 65 days, while for a house construction notification, it is only 30 days. It may seem much better to opt for a house construction notification. However, as an experienced construction company, we advise choosing a building permit application. Why? As mentioned before, in most cases, authorities return documents to investors requesting additional information, regardless of the investor's level of involvement in preparing the documents. This is solely due to unclear application rules. If a building permit application is returned, the investor is given a specific period of time to provide additional documents, and the waiting time for the application to be processed remains the same, which is 65 days. On the other hand, if you choose a house construction notification and the authorities request additional documents, the waiting time for a decision starts from scratch. From our experience, we know that authorities sometimes return applications multiple times.
If you have any additional questions about our services or obtaining a building permit, please feel free to contact us. You can find our contact information at this link: https://new-house.com.pl/kontakt.
