Environmental Permit
If you are going to renovate or demolish, you usually need an environmental permit. For example, in the case of:
- the construction or renovation of a building (for example a house)
- the demolition of a building in a protected townscape or village view
- the fire-safe use of a building
- the (re)construction or demolition of a monument
- the construction of a road
- the construction of an entrance or exit
- the cutting of trees
Do you want to know whether you need a permit for your (re)construction plans? Do so via the Omgevingsloket a permit check.
Step 1 - Preliminary consultation
Do you want to know if your plans are feasible? Then you can officially ask the municipality for advice in advance. This is called a request for 'preliminary consultation'. You can also do this preliminary consultation in writing.
For all information and how to request preliminary consultation, please visit: Preliminary consultation on construction plans .
Step 2 - Apply for a permit
If, after preliminary consultation, it appears that your application has a chance of success, you can apply for an environmental permit.
- Online via Environmental Desk or
- Make an appointment to submit the permit in writing (see 'Make an appointment')
Please note! Sometimes you also need another permit such as an Event permit or an Alcohol permit .
Disadvantage compensation
Does an application for an environmental permit not fit into an environmental plan ? Then the municipality can only cooperate if the environmental plan is deviated from. In that case, damage may occur to third parties, for example due to a reduction in the value of a home or business premises ( compensation for disadvantage ).
To avoid having to pay damages to the municipality, the applicant for the environmental permit may in some cases be asked to enter into an agreement with the municipality. This is called a 'Plan Damage Recovery Agreement'. This agreement states that if there is damage to third parties, the applicant must compensate these damages. See also: Beleidsregels inzake verhaalsovereenkomsten nadeelcompensatie (for the planning damage section).
Is the applicant unwilling to conclude an agreement? This may mean that the economic feasibility of the plan or project has not been demonstrated. In that case, the municipality will not cooperate with the application. You will not receive a permit.
Objecting
Is your application for a permit rejected? You can file an objection free of charge.
For more information, see: Filing an objection .
Making an appointment
Appointment > Informative conversation Environment desk
Appointment > Submit Environmental Permit
Change or delete appointment?
Once you have made an appointment you will receive a confirmation e-mail. This e-mail also contains a link that allows you to change or delete your appointment.
Are you changing your appointment? Don't forget to delete your other appointment!
Do you no longer have the e-mail? Call 14 079. A staff member can change or delete the appointment for you.
Costs
Environmental consultation
If the application relates to holding environmental consultations on one or more activities that may have consequences for the physical environment, you will pay:
| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| For the 1st consultation | €1,009.00 |
| For the 2nd consultation | €1,009.00 |
| In case of written settlement | €807.20 |
Processing request
A fee will be charged for processing your application. Even if your application is rejected, you will have to pay these fees.
The total costs for processing an application for an environmental permit for a project depend on what you are going to build. An overview of all costs can be found in chapter 5 of the Fees Regulation .
Price changes and typographical errors reserved.
Additional information
Environmental Plan
The municipality's environmental plan states where construction is permitted and for what purposes buildings may be used.
More information: View the environmental plan .
Construction drawings
Are you looking for the original construction drawings of a building or the drawings of later renovations? You can view these free of charge at the municipality.
More information: View construction plans and building drawings .
Welfare criteria
These are the rules that a building plan must comply with with regard to the environment.
More information: Welfare .
Environmental permit deviates from the environmental plan
Do you want to use land or a building in a different way than stated in the zoning plan? Then you must apply for an environmental permit for conflicting use.
More information: Environmental permit for extra-plan environmental plan activity .
Notification of use of public space when carrying out construction work
Do you want to temporarily place a container, scaffolding, construction shed, mobile crane or aerial work platform during construction work? Then you must report this to the municipality.
More information: Use of public space .
Neighbour Law
Even if you have obtained an environmental permit or are allowed to build permit-free, you must still comply with neighbor law. Neighbour law is regulated in the Civil Code (Book 5, Title 4). Talk to your neighbors in advance about your (building) plans.
Waste collection at new home(s)
Newly constructed housing(s) must take waste collection into account. New homes will either have a connection to a central (underground) waste container or mini containers. Arrangements must be made with the municipality for both situations.
Do you have a contact at the municipality for your construction project? If so, please contact that person. Don't have a contact person? Call the Waste Collection Department at 14 079, option 2.
Useful links
Explore your idea . Do you want to change something in your house, garden or business? Then you don't have to consult first. Do the Permit Check to see if you need a permit.