planungsrelevante

Planungsrelevante is a German adjective that translates roughly to "planning-relevant." In planning discourse it denotes facts, characteristics, conditions or impacts that influence planning decisions, designs or assessments. The term serves to distinguish elements that must be considered in the preparation and evaluation of plans—such as land-use plans, development concepts or master plans—from factors that have only minor or indirect effects.

Typical planungsrelevante aspects include land and site characteristics (topography, soil, drainage, flood risk, biodiversity), infrastructure and accessibility (roads, public transport, utilities), demographic and housing considerations (population development, housing demand, services), environmental concerns (noise, air quality, climate adaptation), and regulatory constraints (zoning, protected areas, building codes). Economic feasibility, financing conditions, and public acceptance are often treated as planungsrelevante when they significantly affect implementation.

In German-speaking planning practice, the term is commonly used in procedural contexts such as feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments and the examination of planning alternatives. Planungsrelevante information or aspects must be identified, documented and weighed during plan preparation, consultation and approval processes. The precise scope of what is planungsrelevant varies with the planning level (municipal, regional, or national) and the applicable legal framework, and can evolve as a plan is refined or as new data become available.