Pipeline permit (Consent Decree).

You can apply for a Pipeline Permit or Approval Decision online via MOOR (Reporting Point for Public Space Break-ups) or the WoW portal (Workplace Underground Works). To apply you need an account.

The pipeline operator or a cable operator applies for the permit. Are you applying for the permit on behalf of an operator? If so, please enclose with your application an authorization signed by the operator. The permit is in the name of the pipeline operator or cable operator (or the authorized representative).

You may need to take temporary traffic measures. You should consult with the municipal traffic expert about this in advance.

In 3 cases you do not need to apply for a Pipeline Permit:

1. Telecommunications Act

For cables, pipes and structures above and below ground, which fall under the Telecommunications Act fall, you do not need a Pipeline Permit but a Consent Decision.

2. Small jobs

Sometimes a report is made via MOOR or the WoW portal sufficient in the area where the work will be carried out. 

You must submit this notification at least 3 days before the start of:

• Making, among other things, (house) connections shorter than 25 meters in public spaces.
• Making weld holes and carrying out minor repairs.

3. Sewer connection

Do you want to make a connection or discharge (ground)water into the municipal sewer? Then you must apply for a sewer connection (except in the cases mentioned below where a Pipeline Permit is required).

Always apply for a pipeline permit for:

• All (temporary) building connections.
• If drilling needs to be carried out and road crossings need to be constructed.
• If buildings need to be constructed for the cables and pipes.

Before you submit an application for a permit, you can consult with one of our employees. In this consultation, the conditions of the application will be explained. In addition, the route you want will be tested for possibilities. 

The proposed activities are always discussed with the manager of the area in question. If you receive the permit after this consultation, you will also have permission from the manager.

Would you like to make an appointment for a preliminary consultation? Send an email to: secretariaat.stadsbeheer@zoetermeer.nl . Indicate in the email where you want to carry out work.

Please note:

• If the application is being processed and you do not yet have a permit, you may not start the work.
• Submit a MOOR notification at least 3 working days before you start the work. After approval you have permission to start the work.
• Carrying out work on cables and pipes without a permit is punishable (see APV Zoetermeer ).
• For cables that fall under the Telecommunications Act, you need a Consent Decision based on the AVOI municipality of Zoetermeer . 
• The Pipeline Permit and the Approval Decision are issued on the basis of the AVOI municipality of Zoetermeer .
• Other technical regulations can be found in the documents below.

You can apply for a Disadvantage Compensation Scheme for Cables and Pipes as:

• You suffer damage due to work carried out by others.
• The permit granted to you will be revoked or modified.

• AVOI Municipality of Zoetermeer
• Explanation AVOI Municipality of Zoetermeer (pdf)
• Additional rules Municipality of Zoetermeer (pdf)
• Compensation Scheme Municipality of Zoetermeer (pdf)
• Explanation of the disadvantage compensation scheme Municipality of Zoetermeer (pdf)

In Zoetermeer you can only apply for the permit online. This can be done via the Reporting Point for Breakups in Public Space (MOOR) or via the Underground Works Work Center (WoW portal).

Applying for a pipeline permit via MOOR works

Applying for a pipeline permit via WoW portal

Send with your application

• A digital copy (pdf) of the working drawing with the planned route in RD coordinates.
• An authorization if you are applying for the permit on behalf of the pipeline operator.
• If the permit issuer requests it: a pipe calculation.
• In case of drilling: a drilling plan with dimensioning calculation and strength calculation.
   

Fees are charged for processing an application. The rates are stated in Chapter 13 Underground Infrastructure of the By-law on the Levy and Collection of Fees 2024 | Local laws and regulations (government.nl)

After the work is done, the street, verge or park must be returned to a good condition. For the paving, you may do this yourself under certain conditions, after which you are obliged to take care of the maintenance for a year.

Verges and planting areas are restored by the municipal contractor. The permit holder must pay the costs for this. These costs are settled, based on quotation and mutual approval, via MOOR or the WoW portal. 

The above does not apply to trenches in asphalt pavements and trenches of sewer connections. The applicant of the permit pays the costs for management, maintenance and degeneration of the trench made. 

You will receive a response within 8 weeks. You can set up an email notification in MOOR yourself, which will automatically keep you informed.

If the application takes longer than 8 weeks, you will be notified.

• Cables and Pipes Information Center KLIC (part of the Land Registry).