Environmental Permit
If you are planning to build or renovate, you will usually need an environmental permit (building permit). You can apply for it online through the Omgevingsloket. There, you can also first check whether you actually need a permit—and whether you need to apply for any other permits.
Requests
- Use the permit check tool in the Omgevingsloket. There, you can see whether an environmental permit is required.
- Is a permit required? If so, apply for it at the Omgevingsloket.
- You will receive a written response from the municipality, the province, the water district, or the national government.
- If your application is approved, you will receive the permit and the accompanying conditions.
- Do you disagree with the decision? If so, you can file an objection.
Required for your application
- Overview of construction costs, such as a contractor's quote
- Site plan (scale 1:500) showing the boundaries of your property, which also indicates the distance between the structure and the neighbors' homes
- Floor plan of the building or floor before and after the renovation (scale 1:100)
- Drawing of the facade before and after the renovation (scale 1:100)
- Longitudinal section of the building (scale 1:100) showing the old and new exteriors
- Details of the structure, such as dimensions, materials, and colors
- Construction Drawings and Calculations
- Photos of how it looks now
- For a roof addition: soil investigation to determine bearing capacity
- For an addition or extension: details about the foundation beneath it
Additional information may be required, such as documents, drawings, photos, and the like. This varies depending on the activity. You will be notified if additional documents are needed.
Are you applying for an environmental permit for a larger structure, such as a house? If so, you’ll need an environmental performance calculation.
Common Small Structures
As a municipality, we have compiled a list of common small construction projects and renovations. In some cases, an environmental permit must also be applied for in connection with these small construction projects and renovations. When applying for an environmental permit, you must also submit drawings and other documents.
We have compiled a list of the minimum documents you must submit with your application to ensure it is processed quickly.
View the list of common structures and what you need to submit in the drop-down menu below.
Please note:
If your project is located near a municipal or national historic monument, or within a protected urban or rural area, there may be different or additional requirements for your application. In such cases, a recommendation from the historic preservation committee or the national heritage agency is often required.
If your construction plan is not included in the list of structures above, the general submission requirements set forth in the Building Structures and Living Environment Decree (BBL) apply.
Spatial Initiative/Concept Proposal
Would you like to know in advance whether your plan is advisable or feasible? If so, have your plan reviewed by the municipality first. For more information, visit thePermits Portal.
Procedure
An application for an environmental permit follows a standard procedure. The procedure takes eight weeks, from the confirmation of the application to the announcement of the decision. Sometimes this is extended by six weeks.
The initiative to submit the application lies with you
When applying for an environmental permit, multiple activities can be addressed in a single application. You decide what to include in your application. The initiative and responsibility lie with you.
If you submit an application for the following simple structures—which are not historic landmarks—they must meet minimum submission requirements. With this information and documentation included in a complete application, it is possible to properly assess the feasibility of the application, as well as whether any other permits may be required.
If the information and documents listed for the categories below are submitted, the application is considered complete.
Additions, extensions, and bay windows (single-story)
One or more drawings, including all relevant dimensions, showing:
- Existing and New Facades (scale 1:100)
- Cross-sections of existing and new structures (scale 1:100)
- Floor plans of existing and new buildings (scale 1:100)
- Distinctive features (scale 1:10)
- Color and Material Specifications
- Site plan showing existing and new features (maximum scale 1:1000)
- If living space is applicable: ventilation systems and insulation values for the floors, walls, and roof (as shown on the drawing)
- Structural drawings and calculations
Outbuildings without a living area
One or more drawings, including all relevant dimensions, showing:
- Facades (scale 1:100)
- Cross-section (scale 1:100)
- Floor Plans (scale 1:100)
- Distinctive features (scale 1:10)
- Color and Material Specifications
- Site plan showing existing and new features (maximum scale 1:1000)
- Structural drawings and calculations
Dormer Windows
One or more drawings, including all relevant dimensions, showing:
- Existing and New Facades (scale 1:100)
- Color and Material Specifications
- Floor plans of existing and new buildings (scale 1:100)
- Distinctive features (scale 1:10)
- If a living area is included: ventilation systems (as shown on the drawing) and insulation values for the walls and roof
- Structural drawings and calculations
Yard Fences
One or more drawings, including all relevant dimensions, showing:
- Elevation drawings (scale 1:10)
- Site plans or floor plans of the garden (scale 1:100)
- Color and Materials Specifications (e.g., a brochure)
Window Frame Modifications
One or more drawings, including all relevant dimensions, showing:
- Existing and new facade drawings (scale 1:100)
- Cross-section (detail) of the window frame in relation to the facade (scale 1:10)
- Color and Material Specifications
Not all activities are subject to conditions. In some cases, you do not need permission from the government. Check this on the website of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment, in the “Permit Check” section of the Omgevingsloket.
Do you need a permit? If so, it must meet certain requirements. This depends on what you want to do and the specific circumstances, for example:
- Local Rules
- Environmental Plan (available viaSearch – Regulations on the Map – Environmental Service Portal)
- Scope and Type of Activity
- Views of Local Residents
Basis for the environmental permit
A key feature of the environmental permit is that your wishes take center stage, not the rules or conditions. Do you want to build a house? Then you’ll need to comply with an environmental plan, building codes, and fire safety regulations. An environmental permit aligns all those conditions with what you want to do, all in a single permit.
What can I do with an environmental permit?
All activities in the field of:
- Construction and Renovation (including historic buildings)
- Use of Land or Buildings
- Demolition
- Take an exit
- Excavating Soil
- Tree Removal
- Placing advertisements (e.g., a cabinet for illuminated signs)
- Environmental Impact
So do I only need one permit?
In principle, yes. There are a few exceptions. Sometimes a separate notification is required. For example, a demolition notice for a building.
Are you unsure whether the environmental permit covers everything you want to do?
Please contact the municipality.
Piling? You're better off using bored screw piles
Piling work near buildings often causes disturbances and sometimes damage as well. Use a low-vibration system (such as mortar screw piles).
The fees depend on your application. Please refer to the fee ordinance on the overheid.nl website.
Associations and Foundations Associations and foundations that serve Moerdijk residents may sometimes be exempt from the application fees for an environmental permit. Email or mail your request to the staff member who is handling your application and reviewing the construction plan.
Please include a copy of your organization’s articles of incorporation (mission statement). For more information, see the Moerdijk Environmental Permit Fee Exemption Policy.