Spatial and technical construction
To build, remodel or change the use of the structure, you usually need an environmental permit. Sometimes a permit is not required, such as for an overhang or dormer on the back of your home.
The environmental permit can consist of two parts: a spatial and/or technical part. The spatial part is about whether you may build on a certain spot. The technical part is about whether your building plan meets the building regulations.
Spatial construction: environmental plan
The spatial part is about whether you may build in a certain place and the use of the structure. The rules for spatial building are in the environmental plan. This also includes rules about the appearance of a structure. These rules can be found in the aesthetics memorandum.
The spatial part often requires a permit. There are also activities that are permit-free. With the Permit Check in the Environment Desk you can check whether you need an environmental permit or whether your building plan is (partly) permit-free. The Environment Counter is also the place to make the notification or apply for the final permit.
Technical building: Building Works Environment Decree (BBL)
The technical part concerns whether your building plan complies with the building regulations in the Building Works Decree for the Environment. These regulations can be found at Maatregelen op maat in the Omgevingsloket.
The technical part often requires a permit. In some cases, for technical building, a notification must be made and you need a quality assurance officer. This depends on the consequence class in which your building falls. More information here the Wkb and the consequence classes can be found at Wet kwaliteitsborging voor het bouwen (Wkb).
Learn more about an environmental permit
For questions, more information and to apply for an environmental permit, visit the Application for Environmental Permit page.