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Apply for a permit to construct offshore wind farms

Before constructing offshore wind turbines, you must obtain a permit. You can apply for this permit from the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH).

Upon submission of your application, the BSH conducts an administrative review prior to granting a permit. Among other things, this review assesses whether the project’s impacts on the marine environment are acceptable. In addition, the construction and operation of the wind turbines must not adversely affect the safety of maritime and air traffic or the security of national and alliance defense. The BSH will also assess whether your plans are compatible with other uses of the area.

For the authorization process, the BSH requires a wide range of documents and drawings from you. You must submit these along with your application for authorization.

  • Applications for permits to construct offshore wind turbines must be submitted to the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH)
  • Before granting a permit, the BSH conducts an administrative procedure, which includes, among other things, assessing whether the impact of the construction and operation of the wind turbines is acceptable with regard to
    • the marine environment
    • the safety of maritime and air traffic
    • national and alliance defense security
  • A large number of documents and drawings are required for the procedure
  • Submission to the BSH: Documents and drawings
    • along with the application for approval

  • Cover Letter for the Application
  • Comprehensive list of all submitted planning documents
  • Explanatory report
  • Drawings, including site plans and wind farm layout
  • List of structures and other coordinates
  • Complete shapefiles
  • Report on the anticipated environmental impacts of the project (EIA report, if applicable),
  • Documents regarding shipping, aviation, and military matters
  • Documents regarding the interests of neighboring land uses affected by the project
  • Description of safety and precautionary measures during the construction and operational phases
  • Schedule and action plan through decommissioning
  • Proof of the award by the Federal Network Agency or confirmation of the transfer of the award
  • Basic design documents
  • Preliminary geological report, if applicable
  • Information regarding compliance with the details specified in the bid submitted as part of the tender process and confirmation of compliance with the other requirements under Sections 51 and 53 of the Act on the Development and Promotion of Offshore Wind Energy (WindSeeG)

In individual cases, you may be required to submit additional documents. The BSH will coordinate with you regarding the type and scope of these documents during the application process.

You have been granted approval by the Federal Network Agency for the area covered by your plans.

Fee for the planning approval decision or plan approval for the construction and operation of offshore wind turbines:

  • The fee is due at the time the decision on the application for project approval is made.
  • The fee ranges from 164,060 to 5,541,943 euros and is determined in accordance with the Special Fee Regulation for Electricity (StromBGebV).

Fee in the event of rejection of the application for a planning approval decision or plan approval for the construction and operation of offshore wind turbines:

  • The fee is due at the time a decision is made on the application.
  • The amount of the fee is determined in accordance with Section 10(1)(1) and (2) of the Federal Fees Act. This means that the fee for the rejection of the application is capped at the amount specified in the Special Fee Regulation for Electricity (StromBGebV) for an application for a planning approval decision or planning approval for the construction and operation of offshore wind turbines.

Fee for a planning approval decision or planning authorization for a substantial modification of offshore wind turbines:

  • The fee ranges from 36,593 to 94,459 euros and is determined in accordance with the Special Fee Regulation for Electricity (StromBGebV).

Fee for the revocation of a plan approval decision or plan authorization:

  • The fee ranges from 11,713 to 16,844 euros and is based on the Special Fee Regulation for Electricity (StromBGebV).

Permits for offshore wind turbines must be applied for through the application and participation portal.

  • Go to the application and participation portal for transportation and offshore projects.
  • Open the online application. It will guide you step by step through the required information.
  • Upload the required documents and submit the application.
  • Alternatively, you can print out the application and send it, along with the required documents, by mail or fax to Division O 3 of the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH).
  • The BSH will review your documents and contact you if additional documents are required.
  • The BSH will send you
    • a notice of approval for your project or
    • a notice of rejection.
  • The BSH will send you a fee notice.
  • You pay the fee.

Processing time: 1 - 3 Years
The processing time is influenced by, among other things: the nature and scope of the project, the quality of the planning documents, the number and content of objections and comments, statutory procedural requirements, and changes to your plans during the proceedings.

Consultation period: 12 - 24 Months
When submitting your application, please note that the deadlines begin on the date the contract is awarded. The duration depends on the type of procedure. For documents to be submitted later, the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) sets a reasonable deadline, the length of which depends, among other things, on the type and scope of the additional information and documents.

  • Appeal to the Higher Administrative Court against the decision
  • Appeal against the assessment of costs: Information on how to file an appeal can be found in the fee notice

During the course of the proceedings, the authorities may change the type of procedure being conducted from a plan approval procedure to a plan determination procedure, and vice versa.

Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH)


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Source: Serviceportal Saarland