Noise, dispensation

With respect to noise nuisance caused by commercial construction and/or demolition activities, the rules  described in the Building Works Decree (abbreviated: Bbl) apply. This Decree is part of the Environment Act. This Decree describes rules about the time period, maximum daily values and/or maximum duration of exposure in the event of noise nuisance. If you want to deviate from these conditions, you need an exemption.

Examples business construction/demolition activities for which you need an dispensation:

• Use of construction machinery where the maximum daily value is exceeded.
• Construction work carried out at night (outside the time period) causing noise nuisance.

The municipality assesses whether you get the dispensation and may set rules you must follow. 

All other activities that cause noise nuisance are subject to the rules set out in the General Local Bye-Laws of the municipality of Zoetermeer. Article 4.5 of the Apv provides more information on this.

Examples noise nuisance of other activities for which you need an dispensation:

• A (temporary) outdoor activity such as a neighborhood party, market or event.
• Play messages or music through loudspeakers on vehicles.
• Playing background music in shopping streets.
• Use of playground equipment that makes noise.
• Use of construction machinery.
• Use of firecrackers to scare away birds.
   

Are you bothered by noise? For more information, see Noise nuisance, report .

For commercial construction/demolition work

You apply for the dispensation for commercial construction/demolition work through the Environment Desk.

For other activities

The dispensation for noise nuisance from other activities can be requested from the municipality.

Please provide the following information with your application:

• A description of the activity.
• The date, time and duration of the activity.
• An address and/or drawing of the location of the activity.

For a noise dispensation for evening and night work, you must also include the information below: 

• A description of which activities take place where, when, and for how long.
• A description of the necessity for the work to be done in the evening and/or at night. 
• A description of which noise-sensitive objects are located near the work and which may be affected by the noise.
• A listing of equipment that creates noise nuisance, including source level.
• The distance from the sound source to the sound-sensitive object.
• Noise level at the source and on the facade of the noise-sensitive object.
• Measures taken by the applicant to minimize noise pollution.

You can apply for the dispensation in 2 ways:

Online

Applying for an exemption from noise pollution

By mail

Send the application to:

Municipality of Zoetermeer 
Department VVH
PO Box 15
2700 AA ZOETERMEER

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You will be notified within 8 weeks whether you will receive the dispensation. The municipality can extend this period by 8 weeks.

Objecting

Do you disagree with the municipality's decision? Then you can object within 6 weeks from the date of the decision.