Participation Environment and Planning Act
The Environment and Planning Act encourages you to be approached more actively and earlier to contribute ideas to new plans in your neighbourhood. The way in which this happens may vary.
When and for whom is participation mandatory?
Governments are required to involve the public in the preparation of an environmental vision, environmental plan, environmental program, project decision, environmental ordinance, and water board ordinance.
An initiator (the person with a plan or idea) is encouraged to participate, but is not always required to do so. The municipal council may designate cases in which participation is required. This concerns activities that do not fit within the environmental plan and are also on the list of Right of Advice of the Council. To make the initiative possible, it is therefore mandatory to participate before applying for the permit.
Participation policy
The participation policy of Tytsjerksteradiel describes how residents, entrepreneurs, and organizations can participate in and contribute ideas to plans and policies for the municipality, town, or neighborhood. In addition, the participation policy describes how you, as an initiator, can use participation for your plans.
View the participation policy.
Animation participation
This animation provides a brief explanation of participation and the new Environment and Planning Act.
Do you want to contribute ideas?
Participation is an important part of the Environment and Planning Act and applies to everyone. That's why we want to know what you find important in your living environment. For this we have created the 'Have Your Say' website. We regularly ask for your opinion on various topics here.