Struktur- und Genehmigungsdirektion Nord (SGD Nord)

The Struktur- und Genehmigungsdirektion Nord (SGD Nord) is a higher state authority of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, headquartered in Koblenz. It serves as the central approval and supervisory authority in the fields of spatial planning, nature conservation, construction, water and waste management, emissions and occupational safety, as well as trade supervision. Its responsibilities include the technical support and financing of projects for nature and environmental conservation, the planning approval of infrastructure projects, and the support of municipalities, associations, and public interest bodies through funding measures and approval procedures.

The SGD Nord is committed to promoting sustainable spatial development in Rhineland-Palatinate, harmonizing ecological, economic, and social concerns. Through transparent approval and funding procedures as well as professional consultation, it aims to implement planning and construction projects efficiently while ensuring the protection of nature and the landscape.

The funding and approval services of the Struktur- und Genehmigungsdirektion Nord (SGD Nord) are aimed at public and private builders, municipal authorities, environmental and nature conservation organizations, planning offices, as well as other project sponsors in Rhineland-Palatinate. They are intended for all those who wish to implement construction, nature conservation, or water management projects and require official approval or financial support for this purpose.