Development plan Am Tonberg: Important information about public display!

Development plan Am Tonberg: Important information about public display!

On June 4, 2025, the city of Erfurt published an important announcement about its development plan LIN587 “Am Tonberg”. This decision arises from the resolution from the city council meeting on May 7, 2025 and brings with it some important developments. This includes an interim assessment of the comments received and the approval of the draft development plan, which was drawn up on January 15, 2025. The city of Erfurt reports this below erfurt.de.

Interested citizens can view this draft, which is now publicly available, from June 16 to July 18, 2025. This opportunity is offered both online at www.erfurt.de/ef111560 and in the city administration's building information office. The office's opening hours are wide-ranging, meaning a wide range of feedback is possible. Citizens can submit their statements in writing or orally during opening hours, although digital channels are also offered via the email address bauinfo@erfurt.de.

Planning steps and goals

The decisions regarding this development plan are complex. A special area is to be set aside for a hardware and garden center with a maximum sales area of ​​17,498 m². At the same time, the approval of commercial areas for service-providing and manufacturing businesses is planned. However, it is also important to exclude certain types of business that could have an impact on neighboring residential development. This includes center-relevant retail and entertainment venues.

A goal of the entire project that should not be underestimated is conflict management with the adjacent residential development. Green spaces are also planned for this purpose, which both create a visual shield and contribute to the beautification of the surroundings. The connection to the established main access network will also be a priority.

Integration of environmental information

A central point of the public announcement is only understandable if the legal requirements are taken into account. The Federal Administrative Court ruled in a ruling in 2019 that municipalities are obliged to publish environmentally-related information in accordance with local practice at least one week before the public display of land-use plans. This information is intended to give citizens a well-founded say and help to make the planning intentions understandable. Section 3 paragraph 2 sentence 2 half sentence 1 BauGB supports this initiative and calls for a clear but concise presentation of these topics.

Dealing with environmental issues still presents challenges. It is often unclear what details are required or how best to communicate them. A practical example shows that pointing out factors relevant to environmental protection such as noise sources, air and water is crucial in order to promote acceptance among the population.

So if you want to find out more about the individual steps and planning, you can find it on the page koblenz.de Comprehensive information on land-use planning procedures and their public participation. Information is also made available there that is valid not only in Erfurt, but also in other cities.

The city of Erfurt is therefore called upon to make these procedures transparent and to actively involve the interested public in the planning. The next phase is now upon us: Be there when the course is set for the future of the “Am Tonberg” area!