New geoportal in Schorfheide: land use planning made easy!

New geoportal in Schorfheide: land use planning made easy!

The municipality of Schorfheide recently launched a new geoportal that warmly invites citizens and everyone involved in planning and construction to access spatial data easily and simply. How barnim-aktuell.de reports, the main goal of the portal is to provide comprehensive information on land use planning, land and the land use plan. This makes it much easier for users to understand the building planning principles of their municipality.

The geoportal particularly scores points with its graphical representation, which makes it easier to understand the complex content - in comparison to conventional text or voice output. The portal is accessible around the clock, which means that anyone interested can answer many common questions themselves, regardless of whether the administration is accessible. Future expansions of the geoportal are already being considered to further improve user-friendliness and the offering.

A look at the land use planning

But what is actually behind the terms land use planning and land use plan? Loud geoportal.bayern.de Citizens can search for municipalities using interactive maps or directly to discover the respective zoning procedures. Certainly interesting to know: Since 2017, all legally binding development plans and effective land use plans have been available online, which is a big advantage, especially for those interested in building. Data storage continues to be carried out by the municipalities themselves in order to preserve their planning sovereignty.

An additional aspect of land-use planning are the various types of development plans, such as the land use plan, which has a preparatory function and does not contain any binding regulations. On the other hand, the development plan contains legally binding regulations on urban development regulations, although different variants such as qualified or project-related development plans exist. These are regulated in the building code and provide for extensive participation by the public and authorities.

The role of communities

Municipalities also have the opportunity to issue urban planning statutes, which are subject to public and official comment. These statutes, for example for built-up areas, are an important instrument for regulating the development of residential buildings in the outdoor area. The Bavarian planning aids explain that municipalities can also choose project-related development plans when it comes to cooperation with project applicants.

A project-related development plan is particularly flexible because it can be tailored specifically to projects and conclusively regulates the admissibility of construction projects. The municipality can decide which structural uses are determined, which is advantageous for the planning period and increases the control options.

In summary, this new geoportal not only shows the municipality of Schorfheide's modern approach to proximity to citizens, but also the comprehensive possibilities that land use planning offers for everyone involved. This not only increases transparency, but also encourages active participation in the individual living situation.