Views on draft environmental decision

Would you like to let the municipality know what you think of a draft environmental decision? You can send a free statement of opinion.

In an opinion, a reaction in a legal procedure, you indicate the points with which you agree or disagree and give an explanation. An opinion is about a draft environmental decision of the municipality. Examples of a draft environmental decision are:

  • A draft environmental permit.
  • A draft environmental plan.
  • A draft environmental program.
  • A draft environmental vision.

At this stage, the final environmental decision on a construction project, area or policy has not yet been made.

Submit sight mode?

Click onArrange online' further down this page. There you will find the form 'Submit a view on draft environmental decision' that allows you to submit a view.

What you need to know

  • Seek advice in advance. For example, from a Legal Help Desk, a lawyer or your legal expenses insurance.
  • You can only send an opinion if a written message from the municipality about a draft environmental decision states that you can send an opinion. This message will also state whether and how you can send an opinion.
  • Written notices from the municipality are letters, notices on our website and official announcements.
  • All official municipal notices can be found on the Overheid.nl website and in the OmgevingsAlert app.
  • Information on draft environmental decisions can also be found on our website under Omgevingsplan Zoetermeer.
  • We must receive your views by the deadline specified in the written notice.
  • In the view, put your name, address, e-mail and phone number.
  • Are you sending the opinion on paper? If so, please also put your signature on the opinion.
  • Do we receive your view too late? Then the view will not be processed.
  • Sometimes we ask you to come by to discuss your views.
  • We take your views into account when determining the final environmental decision on a construction project or area development.
  • Would you like to receive automatic notifications about draft environmental decisions and activities in your neighborhood? Then you can sign up for the e-mail service via Messages about your neighborhood - Search | Government.nl. You can also receive automatic notifications via the OmgevingsAlert app.

Arrange online

You can submit a view if a draft environmental decision or a written notice from the municipality about the draft environmental decision states that you can submit a view.

Submit views

Submit views on draft environmental decision

Views that you send by e-mail unfortunately we cannot process. Therefore, please always use the online form.

Response to construction projects, area developments and/or preliminary draft environmental decision

Would you like to comment on a construction project and/or area developments? Then look for more information at the product: Responding to construction projects, area developments and/or preliminary draft environmental decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to send a view. But I need time to gather all the information. That's why I can't send an opinion in time. What do I need to do?

  • You send a preliminary view.
  • In it, you give your reaction to a draft environmental decision.
  • You indicate that you need more time to gather all the information.
  • You will have an additional 2 weeks to gather information.
  • Send your supplement to your preliminary view by the end of 2 weeks.

What is the difference between a view on a draft environmental decision and a response to construction projects, area developments or preliminary draft environmental decisions?

  • A view is a response in a legal proceeding.
  • A view is about a municipality's draft environmental decision.

Through Responding to Construction Projects, Area Developments and/or Preliminary Environmental Decision you can have a say in a construction project or area. This is called participation

I want to view information about a draft environmental decision. Where can I find this information?

  • The municipality's written notices of a draft environmental decision always tell you where you can view information.
  • Information about draft environmental decisions can usually also be found on our website.
  • Do you have questions about a draft environmental decision? If so, please contact the Environment Desk.