Building permit in Arlesheimfor pergolas, louvred roofs, carports, garden sheds and pools
Small structures in Arlesheim are governed by the building law of the canton of Basel-Landschaft plus the municipality's building and zoning regulations. We prepare the complete application, submit it to the competent building authority and support you through to the decision: fixed price from CHF 690.
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What needs a permit in Arlesheim
| Structure | Classification (canton of Basel-Landschaft) | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Pergola | Usually no permit required | A traditional pergola as a climbing frame needs no permit and may even stand between the building line and the road. With weather protection, it becomes a covered seating area. |
| Louvred roof | Building permit required | If the area can be protected from the weather by fixed or movable installations, it counts as a covered patio: subject to distance rules and a permit, ordinary application to the building inspectorate. |
| Patio cover | Building permit required | Patio covers count as built-up area and need an ordinary building application at the Building Inspectorate (Bauinspektorat) in Liestal. |
| Carport | Building permit required | An open carport or one attached on one side requires a building permit. |
| Garden shed | Depends on size and location | Detached small structures up to 12 m² and 2.5 m: small-structure application to the municipality (simple procedure). Larger: ordinary application. Bike shelters up to 6 m² are exempt. |
| Pool | Building permit required | Permanently installed pools require a building permit. |
| Heat pump (outdoor unit) | Depends on size and location | Outdoor units: notification if noise protection is met, otherwise building application. |
| Solar installation (special case) | Depends on size and location | Roof and facade installations: notification. Protected zones, ground-mounted installations, solar carport: building application. |
This table shows the cantonal rules. The municipality of Arlesheim may set additional requirements in core zones, protected townscape areas and through its building regulations. We check the zoning plan and regulations for your plot. Cantonal information source.
Arlesheim at a glance
- Competent office
- Arlesheim building authority; ordinary applications are reviewed by the cantonal building inspectorate in Liestal, small-structure applications (§ 92 RBV) by the municipality
- Submission
- Minor building applications are submitted to the municipal administration of Arlesheim, Bauverwaltung, Domplatz 8, 4144 Arlesheim, ordinary building applications to the cantonal building inspectorate in Liestal.
- Building and zoning regulations
- Arlesheim regulations and zoning plan
- Municipal fees
- According to the municipal fee schedule, paid directly to the municipality.
- Cadastral plan
- From the geoportal of the canton of Basel-Landschaft; we obtain the extract.
- Plan author
- No formal professional qualification required.
Official sources checked on 24 October 2026. The municipality's information is authoritative.
How much does a building application cost in Arlesheim?
| Preliminary check: is a permit needed? | CHF 149credited |
| Complete application for a pergola, louvred roof, carport, garden shed, pool or heat pump | CHF 690fixed price |
| Solar special case (core zone or protected building) | CHF 1'290fixed price |
| Fee of the municipality of Arlesheim | as per tariffyou pay the municipality |
Example: a 20 m² louvred roof on your house in Arlesheim. You pay us CHF 690 for the application file, submission and queries. The municipality invoices its permit fee separately. We tell you the expected amount in the preliminary check.
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What you send us
- Address of the property in Arlesheim
- 3 to 5 photos of the site (façade, patio, towards the boundary)
- Dimensions or the manufacturer's drawing of the product
- Signature of the building owner and the landowners
- For condominium ownership: consent of the owners' association
What we obtain and prepare
- Cadastral plan from the official survey
- Site plan with the structure, dimensions and boundary distances
- Application form for the canton of Basel-Landschaft, fully completed
- Construction description, elevations and list of enclosures
- Check of the Arlesheim zoning plan and regulations
- Depending on the structure: noise certificate (heat pump), neighbours' consent
Frequently asked questions about building applications in Arlesheim
Where do I submit a building application in Arlesheim?
Minor building applications are submitted to the municipal administration of Arlesheim, Bauverwaltung, Domplatz 8, 4144 Arlesheim, ordinary building applications to the cantonal building inspectorate in Liestal. The competent office is the building authority of the municipality of Arlesheim.
Do I need a permit for a louvred roof in Arlesheim?
If the area can be protected from the weather by fixed or movable installations, it counts as a covered seating area: subject to boundary distances and a permit, with an ordinary building application at the building inspectorate. Legal basis: § 94 RBV, practice since 1 January 2022.
Is a garden shed permit-free in Arlesheim?
Free-standing small structures up to 12 m² and 2.5 m: minor building application at the municipality (simple procedure). Larger: ordinary application. Bicycle shelters up to 6 m² are exempt. Legal basis: § 92, § 94 RBV.
How much does a building application cost in Arlesheim?
With us, the complete application costs a fixed price of CHF 690, including submission and queries; the preliminary check (CHF 149) is credited. The authority's fee comes on top and is based on the fee schedule of the municipality of Arlesheim. We state the expected amount in the preliminary check.
Who may draw up the building application plans in Arlesheim?
No formal professional qualification required.
How long does a building application take in Arlesheim?
We prepare the application file within 5 working days of receiving all required documents. The authority's processing time depends on the procedure, completeness and any objections.
Already built in Arlesheim?
If the municipality of Arlesheim requires a retrospective building application, the deadline is running. We confirm it on the same working day, check whether the project can be approved and submit within 3 working days. Retrospective building application
How to sign a building application in Arlesheim
Who signs, whether a scan is sufficient and what simplifications apply. We apply this information automatically in your dossier.
- Submission
- Electronic building application (Bauinspektorat)
- Who signs
- The applicant, the project author and the landowner, or an authorised person. If represented, the power of attorney must be enclosed.
- Form of signature
- Paper original required
Two sets of plans and the release receipt with original signatures go by post to the Bauinspektorat. Reinach has its own Bauinspektorat. - Small projects
- Applications for small structures (§ 92 RBV) are examined by the municipality. Heat pumps: noise protection certificate according to Cercle Bruit.
- Power of attorney
- We submit as your authorised representative. We enclose the power of attorney with the application, so we need it with your handwritten signature.
- Tenancy, condominium ownership
- Tenants need the landlord's written consent (Art. 260a CO); as landowner, the landlord also signs the application. With condominium ownership, structural changes to common parts (façade, roof, patio with exclusive right of use) generally require the consent of all condominium owners or a resolution of the owners' meeting (Art. 647d, 647e and 712g CC). The condominium regulations are decisive.
- Neighbours
- Neighbours' consent is usually voluntary but often speeds up the procedure. If boundary or building distances are not respected, it is required, depending on the canton as an easement entered in the land register.
As of October 2026. Practice differs between municipalities; the municipality and canton are authoritative. Sources: Canton of Basel-Landschaft: questions and answers.
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