Activities in nature conservation areas

Applying for a Nature Conservation Act permit

Do you want to develop activities that might have a harmful impact on protected natural assets? You will need a permit under the Nature Conservation Act (natuurbeschermingswetvergunning) from the province for activities in or near:

• a Natura 2000 area
• a Protected Nature Reserve (Beschermd Natuurmonument, in Dutch)
• Wetlands (in Dutch)

For example if you emit more nitrogen than the maximum allowed value.

In some cases you have to apply to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency for a Nature Conservation Act permit (RVO, in Dutch).

Applying for an all-in-one permit for physical aspects

Do you also require an all-in-one permit for physical aspects for your activities? Then you can apply for 1 all-in-one permit for physical aspects for all activities. In that case you do not have to apply for a separate Nature Conservation Act permit. This applies, for example, to building projects or when you want to start a campsite. You can apply for an all-in-one permit for physical aspects from the service counter all-in-one permit for physical aspects (in Dutch). Via the service counter you can also check for which activities you need an all-in-one permit.

Dutch National Database Flora and Fauna

If you want to have a complete view of the ecological conditions at your building project, you can consult the Dutch National Database Flora and Fauna (NDDF) for a fee.

Online application procedure via Message Box

You can apply digitally for an all-in-one permit to the provincial authority using Message Box. Message Box is a secure email system that enables you as an entrepreneur to exchange digital messages with Dutch government agencies.