Building and remodelingDo I need a permit?Do the permit check to see if you need a permit for your building plans.Building pre-consultationBefore you apply for an environmental permit, you can ask the municipality for advice first. This is called preliminary consultation.Environmental PermitIf you are going to remodel or demolish, you usually need an environmental permit.WelfareIf you are applying for an environmental permit for a remodel, we will submit your application to the city architect.Environment ActOn Jan. 1, 2024, the new Environment Act went into effect: one law, one office, one procedure.Control construction and remodelingThe municipality checks that anyone building or remodeling is following the rules.Report demolition of building or portion of buildingYou usually do not need a permit to demolish. However, you often need to report the demolition to the municipality.Cut down treesYou need an environmental permit if the tree is monumental or in a protected area.Construction of driveway or entrywayYou may not just make a driveway or exit onto the public road. You must report this to us and you may also need an environmental permit.Use of public spaceDo you want to temporarily place something on or near the road? You may have to report this to the municipality and you may also need an environmental permit.BottomThe municipality has prepared a Soil Management Notice and soil quality map.Environmental PlanAn Environmental Plan states what you and what is allowed and not allowed in your area.View environmental planWant to know what the rules are for an area? Then look in the environmental plan.Out-of-plan environmental planning activity permitThis permit allows you to give a building or site a different use than is stated in the environmental plan.View building plans and construction drawingsThe municipality keeps building plans and construction drawings. You can view these by appointment.Views on draft environmental decisionA view is a reaction in a legal procedure and deals with a draft environmental decision of the municipality.Responding to construction projects and area developmentsGive your opinion on a construction project or development of a particular area of the city. Sewer connection requestIf your home or business is not connected to the sewer system, you will request a connection from the municipality.Fire SafetyAs the owner or user of a building, you are responsible for fire safety and fire prevention.Disadvantage compensationInjury compensation is about compensating for damages resulting from a government decision.Cadastral informationThe Land Registry collects data on ownership of land, houses, businesses, factories, ships and aircraft.NoticesThe official notices of the Municipality of Zoetermeer are published in the Municipal Gazette on overheid.nl.
