Approval planning

In the approval planning module, we concentrate on the evaluation of requirements and the precise definition of the route and possible locations of the network nodes. You will also learn effective strategies for obtaining approvals, complying with legal requirements and working with relevant coordination partners.

In addition, various practical examples will show you how best to plan and organize civil engineering work. Aspects such as occupational safety, traffic safety and work organization will be considered. You will gain an insight into the challenges of approval planning, rounded off by an in-depth look at the practical aspects in this area.

After this course you will have sound knowledge and practical skills in approval planning for broadband expansion.

Agenda

Topic 1: Basics of approval planning

• Definitions of terms
  • Traffic arrangement
  • Traffic regulation plan
• Differences between the application forms of the TKG
  • Authorized network operators
• other network providers and their different processes and procedures

Topic 2: Preparatory measures

• Adoption of the basic data from the design planning
  • ALK
  • Aerial photos etc.
  • Information from the supply and disposal companies
  • Information and approval from the explosive ordnance disposal service
  • Information on contaminated soil
• Examination of the use of further experts
  • (Safety and Health Coordinator (SiGeKo),
  • Tree expert (Immission Control Act),
  • Landscape planner (accompanying landscape plan) and
  • Traffic control planner with consideration of the guideline for road safety (RSA)
• Basics of approval applications for TC lines and technology sites
• Proposal of a time window for the construction phase

Topic 3: Permits

• Contents and scope of applications for approval to be obtained by the planner from the following authorities,
  including applications for exceptions or exemptions:
  • Road authorities (for classified and unclassified roads)
    Institutions responsible for waterways (municipality, district, lower and upper water protection authorities, federal/state shipping office, etc.)
  • Institutions responsible for nature conservation and green spaces
  • Institutions responsible for archaeology
  • Institutions responsible for monument protection
  • Rail transport companies
  • Owners of private land

Topic 4: Supplementary topics

• Content and purpose of licensing agreements and notarized permits with private property owners
• Use of agricultural leasehold land
• Permits to be obtained by the building contractor
  • Special use of public areas

Topic 5: Evaluation and assessment of learning status and ability

• Summary of the contents of topics 1 to 4
• Assessment of learning status and ability