Environmental Permit Application

If you are going to build or remodel something, you usually need an environmental permit. This also applies to minor work such as a fence, window frame or roof terrace. 

Permit Check

The permit check tells you which activities you need to apply for an environmental permit for. Except for departing from the environmental plan. You must look up for yourself whether your plan fits within environmental plan.

The application

An environmental permit always consists of 1 or more activities, depending on what you are going to do and where you are going to do it. 

  • The basis is the construction activity itself, such as making an addition or installing solar panels.
  • Use the permit check to see if you need a notification or an environmental permit for the construction activity. You can also see what other permissions may also be required (e.g. demolition, monument, construction).
  • We advise you to submit a draft request first. You will then hear whether your plans are promising and feasible. You will also hear whether your plan fits within the environmental plan. And what procedure is required. We will also tell you what information you need to provide.
  • If your plan complies with the rules of the environmental plan, but requires a permit, you will also need an environmental permit for the activity "building in the environmental plan activity" (OPA)
  • If your plan does not fit into the environmental plan, you can apply for an "out-of-plan environmental plan activity" (BOPA). More information can be found on the BOPA page.
  • If applicable, your application will also be submitted to the physical environment committee. This committee assesses whether:
    • your plan complies with reasonable standards of appearance and/or
    • the landscaping is adequate;
    • the Note on Quality is met.
  • An environmental dialogue is a mandatory part of the environmental permit application. 

How does it work?

You can submit an environmental permit application via the environmental counter 

Directly to the environment counter

Some structures do not require a permit to build. Do the permit check for more information on this. In addition, the Rijksoverheid brochures about common permit-free buildings.

How long does it take?

Usually an application for an environmental permit can be processed through a regular procedure (8 weeks + possibility of extension by 6 weeks). However, sometimes a longer procedure is applicable. You will receive a procedure confirmation after submitting the application.

What does it cost?

To apply for a permit, you pay fees. You can find more information about this on the page " omgevingswet Fees".

Additional Information

Before you start (re)building, you may also need to consider:

Do you have any questions?

  • Do you have questions about environmental permits under the Omgevingswet?
    On the website of the IPLO is much more information about the types of environmental permits and the omgevingswet law. See, for example:
  • Do you have questions about submitting an environmental permit digitally or don't have a computer?
    If so, contact the environment counter, at telephone number (0475) 85 9000.
  • Would you like to submit the application on paper?
    Then you can use one of the forms below. However, our advice is to use the digital counter to submit the application.
  • Do you have questions about whether you may build your building plan and want to be helped on your way?
    Then contact the environment desk, at telephone number (0475) 85 9000.

Animation

The Environment Counter website shows a number of animations explaining the Permit Check and submitting an application in the Environment Counter. The Environment Counter is explained step by step. The first six minutes are about the Permit Check. From minute 6:10 it is about submitting an application.

Watch the video animation Permit Check and Application

Forms for paper application

You may use the forms below to submit the application on paper. You may not use this form to submit an application via e-mail. However, our advice is to use the digital counter to submit the application.