New solar park in Hermannstetten: land use plan approved!

New solar park in Hermannstetten: land use plan approved!

On September 16, 2025, the announcement of the seventh change to the land use plan for the Hermannstetten solar park was published. According to information from wolfsegg.de This land use plan is intended to create a special area for the use of photovoltaics to generate and store electrical energy. The change was officially announced on July 10, 2025 and also provides a dismantling obligation that provides for the areas to be returned to agricultural use.

The landscape architects Blank & Partner MBB from Pfreimd are responsible for the project. The local council decision to change the land use plan took place on January 9, 2025. The decision to establish the company was subsequently announced on February 14, 2025.

Participation procedures and deadlines

The early public participation and the participation of the authorities took place between February 24 and March 28, 2025. The draft amendment was prepared on May 8, 2025, with the authorities having until June 30, 2025 to submit their comments. The draft was published both online and in paper form in the town hall.

The approval of the land use plan by the Regensburg District Office took place on August 11, 2025, followed by the announcement of this approval in accordance with Section 6 Paragraph 5 of the BauGB. The land use plan is now legally effective and available for inspection in the town hall. The notice also explained the legal consequences in accordance with Sections 214 and 215 of the BauGB, which are important for affected third parties.

For further information about the environmental report on this change and the associated environmental law aspects, the city of Traunstein refers to its detailed report, which can be found at traunstein.de is available.