Use of public space

Notification or environmental permit?

Do you want to temporarily place something on or near the road? For example, a:

  • container
  • scaffold
  • (construction) shed
  • mobile crane
  • AWP
  • construction materials (storage)

If so, you may need to report it to the municipality. You may also need an Environmental Permit or Public Space Use Permit. 

Do you want to place flower boxes, advertisements or awnings outside? You may, but you must comply with the General Rules. See also: article 2:5 of the General Local Bye-Law (APV).

Displays in city center prohibited

In the City Quarter, the placement of displays is prohibited. A display is a loose element placed in front of a building in the public space and to draw attention to a store or business located in that building. See also: article 2:5a of the General Local Bye-Law (APV).

What permit do you need for:

When in doubt, contact the Environmental Desk first.

What you need to do

Putting down what?PeriodHow many sq. ft. of space does it take upRequesting or doing what?
container(s) keetwagen(s) (chemical) toilet(s) (Dixie) scaffold(s) materials for storageshorter than 7 days no action required
container(s) keetwagen(s) (chemical) toilet(s) (Dixie) scaffold(s) materials for storageOn or immediately adjacent to a construction site report
container(s) keetwagen(s) (chemical) toilet(s) (Dixie) scaffold(s) materials for storagelonger than 7 days but less than or equal to 3 monthsless than 50m²report
container(s) keetwagen(s) (chemical) toilet(s) (Dixie) scaffold(s)t materials for storagelonger than 7 days but less than or equal to 3 monthsmore than 50m²apply for public space use permit
container(s) keetwagen(s) (chemical) toilet(s) (Dixie) scaffold(s) materials for storagemore than 3 months permit applications
crane, aerial platform(s) mobile concrete pump(s) suction or blower vehicle(s) large (transport) trucksOn or immediately adjacent to a construction site report
crane aerial platform(s) mobile concrete pump(s) suction or blower vehicle(s) large (transport) trucks3 months or lessless than 50m²report
crane aerial platform(s) mobile concrete pump(s) suction or blower vehicle(s) large (transport) trucks3 months or lessmore than 50m²apply for public space use permit
crane aerial platform(s) mobile concrete pump(s) suction or blower vehicle(s) large (transport) trucksLonger than 3 months permit applications
An object where you cannot comply with the General Rules  permit applications

When to apply.

Notify > 3 weeks before items are placed.

Permit applications > processing an application takes 8 weeks with an option to extend that period by 6 weeks.

Separate rules for Stadshart and Dorpsstraat

You may not place objects heavier than 15 tons in the Stadshart and Dorpsstraat . Read all the rules in the 'General rules for placing objects on or at the road' (see below under 'Useful links').

No permit

You will not receive a permit if the object:

  • Causes or may cause damage to the road or public green space.
  • Is or may be a hazard to the use of the road and/or road users.
  • Road users can no longer pass through or past it.
  • In the way stands the management of public roads.

If in doubt, contact the Environmental Desk.

Place object in area with paid parking or blue zone

To do so, you must pay. Contact P1 (parking management).

Online Arranging

Use of public space (notification or permit)

Cost

Permit for placing objects on or adjacent to the road:

ValidityCost
valid for 1 day€ 10,42
valid for more than 1 day, but not more than 1 week€ 41,04
valid for more than 1 week, but not more than 1 month€ 102,25
valid for more than 1 month€ 205,34

Price changes and typographical errors reserved.

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