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Building permit in the canton of Basel-Landschaftfor pergolas, louvred roofs, carports, garden sheds, pools and more

What is permit-free in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, what needs a notification and when a building application is mandatory, with the legal basis and our fixed-price service for towns and villages across the canton.

Permit-free in the canton of Basel-Landschaft: Traditional pergolas used as trellises, bicycle shelters up to 6 m² and uncovered parking spaces at single and multi-family houses are permit-free (§ 94 RBV). As soon as a pergola protects against the weather, whether fixed or movable, it counts as a covered patio.
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Overview of all structures in the canton of Basel-Landschaft

StructureClassificationRuleLegal basis
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.§ 94, § 54 RBV
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.§ 94 RBV, practice since 1.1.2022
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.RBV
Carport Building permit required An open carport or one attached on one side requires a building permit.RBV
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.§ 92, § 94 RBV
Pool Building permit required Permanently installed pools require a building permit.RBG
Heat pump (outdoor unit) Depends on size and location Outdoor units: notification if noise protection is met, otherwise building application.RBV, LSV
Solar installation (special case) Depends on size and location Roof and facade installations: notification. Protected zones, ground-mounted installations, solar carport: building application.Art. 18a RPG

Procedure in the canton of Basel-Landschaft

Legal basis: Spatial Planning and Building Act (RBG) and its ordinance (RBV). Go to the cantonal information page.

Submission: small-structure application to the municipality, ordinary application to the cantonal building inspectorate.

Plan author: no formal professional qualification required.

Free-standing small buildings up to 12 m² floor area and 2.5 m high are approved by the municipal council in the simple small-building procedure (§ 92 RBV). Patio covers and carports need an ordinary building application to the building inspectorate (Bauinspektorat).

How your application works with us in the canton of Basel-Landschaft

  1. Enquiry. You send us the address, structure, dimensions and photos, via form, e-mail or WhatsApp. Takes 3 minutes.
  2. Preliminary check. Within 2 working days you know whether it is permit-free, a notification or a building application, with the procedure, documents and fee range.
  3. Approval. You confirm via the payment link and sign the power of attorney digitally.
  4. Application file. We prepare forms, construction description, site plan, floor plan, section and enclosures, complete and compliant with the municipality's requirements.
  5. Submission. You sign, we submit (digitally or by post) and confirm receipt to you.
  6. Decision. We answer the municipality's queries. You receive the authority's decision and information on the next steps.

Questions about the building application in the canton of Basel-Landschaft

What is permit-free in the canton of Basel-Landschaft?

Traditional pergolas used as trellises, bicycle shelters up to 6 m² and uncovered parking spaces at single and multi-family houses are permit-free (§ 94 RBV). As soon as a pergola protects against the weather, whether fixed or movable, it counts as a covered patio.

How do I submit a building application in the canton of Basel-Landschaft?

Minor building application at the municipality, ordinary application at the cantonal building inspectorate. The municipal council approves free-standing small buildings up to 12 m² floor area and 2.5 m height in the simple small-building procedure (§ 92 RBV). Patio covers and carports require an ordinary building application at the building inspectorate.

Who may draw up building plans in the canton of Basel-Landschaft?

No formal professional qualification required.

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Submitting a building application: local guides in the canton of Basel-Landschaft

Digital submission, paper enclosures and signatures differ from place to place. These local pages contain notes with an official source.

Official bodies in the canton of Basel-Landschaft

We use these cantonal administration pages for every application. Checked on 24.10.2026.

All sources by municipality: list of sources.

Local pages in the canton of Basel-Landschaft

Every municipality has its own building and zoning regulations. We check them for your location, even if your village has no local page here.

LiestalAllschwilReinachMuttenzPrattelnBinningenMünchensteinOberwilAeschBirsfeldenArlesheimTherwilBottmingenSissachLaufenFrenkendorf

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