Understanding the new LBO 2025 and applying it in a legally compliant manner Overview of the major LBO reform in 2025

With the "Law for Faster Construction," the state parliament of Baden-Württemberg has approved comprehensive changes to the State Building Code (LBO). Construction Minister Nicole Razavi speaks of a fundamental reorientation: "Not cosmetic repairs, but a genuine overhaul." The reform shifts the previous system of "control" more toward "enabling."

But what do these changes mean in concrete terms for architects and planners?

This evening seminar provides practical information on how you can make legally compliant use of the new scope offered by the LBO 2025. The focus is on the most important aspects of the reform and their impact on planning practice. For better understanding, key principles of building planning and building regulations are also reviewed.

Contents

  • Abolition of the appeal procedure

  • Introduction of deemed approval and type approval

  • Expansion of the simplified building permit procedure

  • No procedure required for changes of use (residential)

  • Simplifications for building in existing structures, for distance regulations, and for the creation of living space

  • Embedding of the LBOAVO in the LBO

  • Changes to fire protection

  • Simplifications for the construction of charging stations

  • Replacement options for children's playgrounds

  • Inadmissible clauses in design statutes and procedural freedom for renewable energies

Target

The seminar is aimed at architects and planners who want to familiarize themselves with the changes to the LBO 2025 and gain more confidence in dealing with the new legal situation.

Speaker

Mike Kirchner
Lawyer, specialist in administrative law and construction and architectural law

Participation fee

  • €165.00 regular

  • €125.00 for chamber members

  • €95.00 for AiP/SiP

To register: https://www.akbw.de/angebot/ifbau-fortbildungen/seminar-suche/buchung/seminar/265039-grosse-lbo-reform-2025-im-ueberblick-111353?tx_fufseminars_pi1%5Baction%5D=booking