Building permit in Wettingenfor pergolas, louvred roofs, carports, garden sheds and pools
Small structures in Wettingen are subject to the building law of the canton of Aargau plus the municipality's building and zoning regulations. We prepare the complete application, submit it to the competent building authority and support you until the decision: fixed price from CHF 690.
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What needs a permit in Wettingen
| Structure | Classification (canton of Aargau) | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Pergola | Building permit required | A pergola over 5 m² needs a building permit, usually in the simplified procedure without profile poles or public notice. |
| Louvred roof | Building permit required | Covered patios up to 40 m² and 3 m high follow the simplified procedure; larger ones the ordinary procedure. |
| Patio cover | Building permit required | Covered patios open on at least one side: simplified procedure up to 40 m² / 3 m. |
| Carport | Building permit required | Carports require a permit; a simplified procedure is possible. |
| Garden shed | Depends on size and location | Tool sheds up to 5 m² and 2.5 m high need no permit. Larger garden sheds: simplified procedure up to 40 m². |
| Pool | Building permit required | Permanently installed pools require a permit; ponds up to around 10 m² are exempt. |
| Heat pump (outdoor unit) | Depends on size and location | Heat pump outdoor units: notification procedure possible with noise protection proof, otherwise building application. |
| Solar installation (special case) | Depends on size and location | Adapted roof or façade systems: notification. Open ground, protected zones, solar carport: building permit. |
This table shows the cantonal rules. The municipality of Wettingen can set additional requirements in core zones, in areas protecting the local townscape and through its building regulations. We check the zoning plan and regulations for your plot. Cantonal information source.
Wettingen at a glance
- Competent office
- Wettingen building permits (Baubewilligungen, Departement Bau und Planung)
- Submission
- Wettingen provides a municipal building application form to download. Before sending it, check with the building permits office which submission route and which additional documents apply to your specific project. Official submission guide
- Building and zoning regulations
- Wettingen 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 Aargau; we obtain the extract.
- Plan author
- No formal qualification requirement for plan authors; plans must meet the requirements of § 51 BauV.
Official sources checked on 24 October 2026. The municipality's information is authoritative.
How much does a building application cost in Wettingen?
| 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 |
| Municipal fee in Wettingen | as per tariffyou pay the municipality |
Example: a 20 m² louvred roof on your house in Wettingen. You pay us CHF 690 for the dossier, submission and follow-up questions. 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 Wettingen
- 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 Aargau, fully completed
- Construction description, elevations and list of enclosures
- Check of the Wettingen zoning plan and regulations
- Depending on the structure: noise certificate (heat pump), neighbours' consent
The local submission route in Wettingen
Wettingen provides a municipal building application form for download. Before sending, check with the building permits office which submission route and which additional documents apply to the specific project.
- Check the municipal form and the enclosures belonging to the project.
- Agree the current submission route and required signatures with the municipality.
Source: Municipality of Wettingen: municipal building application form, accessed on 24 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about building applications in Wettingen
How do I submit a building application in Wettingen?
Wettingen provides a municipal building application form for download. Before sending, check with the building permits office which submission route and which additional documents apply to the specific project.
Do I need a permit for a louvred roof in Wettingen?
Covered seating areas up to 40 m² and 3 m high go through the simplified procedure; larger ones through the ordinary procedure. Legal basis: § 50 BauV.
Is a garden shed exempt from a permit in Wettingen?
Tool sheds up to 5 m² and 2.5 m high are permit-free. Larger garden sheds: simplified procedure up to 40 m². Legal basis: § 49 lit. b, § 50 BauV.
How much does a building application cost in Wettingen?
With us, CHF 690 fixed price for the complete application including submission and follow-up questions; the preliminary check (CHF 149) is credited. The authority's fee is extra and is based on the fee tariff of the municipality of Wettingen. We tell you the expected amount in the preliminary check.
Who may draw up the application plans in Wettingen?
No formal qualification requirement for plan authors; plans must meet the requirements of § 51 BauV.
How long does a building application take in Wettingen?
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 Wettingen?
If the municipality of Wettingen requires a retrospective building application, the deadline is decisive. 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 Wettingen
Who signs, whether a scan is sufficient and what simplifications apply. We apply this information automatically in your dossier.
- Submission
- eBau Aargau
- Who signs
- The building owner, the landowner and the project author, on the signature sheet generated by the portal. Representation, for example by a planning office, is expressly permitted.
- Form of signature
- A scan or photo is sufficient
Since 15 December 2025, submission via the portal replaces the paper form. The signed signature sheet is uploaded; during the transition period, some municipalities still ask for a paper copy. - Small projects
- Cantonal forms on fire protection and wastewater are integrated into the portal. 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 Aargau: eBau, Canton of Aargau: application documents.
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