FAQ

Yes, the EPC training courses developed by the Ministry are open to everyone, including municipal employees. They can be booked on the Internet portal www.guichet.lu/experts-energie. In addition, in 2017 a workshop was organised on the subject of site inspections led jointly by the Ministry of the Economy, Klima-Agence and Syvicol. Klima-Agence is also prepared to strengthen its collaboration with the municipalities. If necessary, the municipality can contact the qualified adviser at Klima-Agence. Some additional EPC training courses are also available on the main Luxembourg training portals.

The possibility of developing integrated housing in single-family homes is dealt with in the Particular Development Plan (PAP). For PAGs that have been completely revised since 2011, the development of an integrated dwelling is permitted unless the municipality expressly rejects it in the PAP.

According to the Grand Ducal Regulation in force, an integrated dwelling is defined as additional accommodation forming part of a single-family house and belonging to the owner of the main dwelling. In theory, integrated dwellings allow for a soft densification of existing structures.

Within the framework of the building permit application procedure, it is not within the municipalities’ field of competence to monitor compliance with private property boundaries. The right of ownership is a fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution, therefore any encroachment of the façade insulation (considered as a fixed element of the building) on a neighbouring private property must be covered by the transfer of a real right over the plot of land in question, otherwise there is a risk of legal recourse within 30 years of the work being carried out (acquisitive prescription in real estate matters).