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Application for restaurant exemption
You want to operate outdoor gastronomy in Bremen or Bremerhaven?
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Basic information
Restaurateurs need a building permit if they want to operate an outdoor seating area in front of their restaurant, as well as a special use permit if they use public land in the process.
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Procedure
- Application via the online service or form.
- After receipt of the documents, they are checked for completeness and, if necessary, additional documents are requested.
- Public bodies to be involved are heard during the procedure.
- Depending on the application, also consultation with applicant:s.
- Issuance of the revocable building permit for the restaurant and special use permit with any conditions.
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Competent Department
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The Senator for Construction, Mobility and Urban Development | Town Planning/Building Regulations (City of Bremen) Die Senatorin für Bau, Mobilität und Stadtentwicklung | Stadtplanung/Bauordnung (Bremen Stadt)
- +49 421 361 0
- Contrescarpe 72, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- office
@bau. bremen. de
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The Senator for Construction, Mobility and Urban Development I Urban Planning, Building Regulations North (Bremen-Nord Building Authority) Die Senatorin für Bau, Mobilität und Stadtentwicklung I Stadtplanung, Bauordnung Nord (Bauamt Bremen-Nord)
- +49 421 361-18666
- Gerhard-Rohlfs-Straße 62, 28757 Bremen
- Website
- bbn.
office @bau. bremen. de
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Building Regulations Department/Housing Inspectorate Bauordnungsamt/Wohnungsaufsicht
- 0471 590-3313
- Bürgermeister-Smidt-Straße 20, 27568 Bremerhaven
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Online Services
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Fees / Costs
For the municipality of Bremen:
Fee for building permit (minimum fee 130,00 €)
Fee for special use 390,00 € one-time fee
Fee for special use depending on location and size of area
The fees are derived from the cost regulations for special use in accordance with the Bremen State Road Act in the municipality of Bremen (special use cost regulations).For the city of Bremerhaven:
Fee for building permit (minimum fee 130,00 €)
Fee for special use depending on the location and size of the area (2.50 € per m² per month).
The fees are derived from the fee schedule for special use in accordance with the Bremen State Road Act in the city of Bremerhaven (special use fee schedule). -
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
The use can be applied for a maximum of one year, or half a year.
How long does it take to process
8 weeks After receipt of the complete and verifiable application documents (involvement of various specialist authorities).
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Updated on 04.09.2026