Government or Managerial Department - Digital building application initiative begins in Rhineland-Palatinate.
This week, Trier took the lead as the first city in Rhineland-Palatinate to launch an online platform for electronic building applications. In a simplified process, planning offices and architects can now submit their applications digitally, streamlining the entire administrative process. Mayor Wolfram Leibe (SPD) of Trier announced the new development, describing it as a significant step forward.
Developed by specialists in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the digital application system has been tailored to Rhineland-Palatinate by experts in Trier since the end of last year. On Tuesday, a planning office submitted the first electronic application to the municipal building inspectorate in Trier, marking a major milestone in the state's efforts to digitize citizen services.
"This is a big leap forward," stated Stephan Weinberg (SPD), State Secretary for Construction, at the official launch of the portal. "We're making building procedures faster, more modern, and more manageable for administration." With the housing market in a precarious state, this initiative assumes even more importance, according to Weinberg, who characterized it as a turning point.
This digital building application is part of a broader effort to digitize administrative services in Rhineland-Palatinate. Eventually, close to 20 different services provided by local authorities will be available online. For instance, Koblenz is currently conducting a trial for issuing online driver's licenses. Trier's Chief Digital Officer, Thorsten Kraus, added that local services like registering or re-registering a residence, applying for a parking permit, and paying dog tax, are already available online.
In addition to Trier, the district of Cochem-Zell is also venturing into this digital territory, but with a later implementation schedule, said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance.
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Source: www.stern.de
