Applying for an environment and planning permit

Municipality Amsterdam: Applying for an environment and planning permit

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Municipality Amsterdam
Checked 25 Jan 2024
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Do you want to know if you have to submit a notification or if you need an all-in-one permit for physical aspects (omgevingsvergunning)? You can do an online permit check on the online service counter (omgevingsloket in Dutch).

The result of the permit check will show you which documents you must enclose. An architect or building contractor can help you with this.

  1. Go to Omgevingsloket online (the online environment service counter, in Dutch).
  2. Run a permit check to see if you need a permit or if you must submit a notification.
  3. If you need a permit, you can apply for it at once online on Omgevingsloket or send in a written application. Log in with DigiD (for individuals) or eHerkenning (for businesses).
  4. If you have to submit a notification, you can do so at once on Omgevingsloket. Log in with DigiD (for individeuals) or eHerkenning (for businesses).

The cost depends on which all-in-one permit for physical aspects you apply for. Note that you must pay even if your application is rejected.

Discount for sustainable renovation

Do you plan a sustainable renovation? You may get a discount from the municipality.

  • We need 8 weeks (standard procedure) to assess your application.
  • If we need to consult another organisation, the assessment will take a maximum of 12 weeks.
  • In some cases, the assessment may take 6 months (extended procedure).

These terms can be extended once, by 6 weeks.

You can view the list of permit applications and decisions here  amsterdam.nl/bekendmakingen.

Do you want to object? In this case, the following rules apply.

  • For a standard all-in-one permit for physical aspects (8 weeks), you can file an objection within 6 weeks of the decision being published. How to do this is stated in the published decisions.
  • Does it concern an extended all-in-one permit for physical aspects (26 weeks)? Then it is issued a a draft decision. You can send your letter to: Burgemeester en Wethouders van Amsterdam, afdeling Vergunningen Postbus 20031000 CA   Amsterdam
  • You can submit your opinion within 6 weeks. After that, a final decision will be made.. You can appeal to the district court within 6 weeks.

Good to know

You must not start work until you have obtained the permit. If you start before that, you may have to undo the work at your own expense.

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