Municipality Westerwolde: Applying for an environment and planning permit

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 costs depend on which environmental permit you apply for. There is also a charge if you do not receive the permit.

The municipality requires 8 weeks (standard procedure) to assess your application. Sometimes it may take 26 weeks (extended procedure). For example, if you want something different from what is in the zoning planning. The municipality may extend the deadline once by 6 weeks.

You can check the list of licence applications and decisions at overheid.nl.

Do you disagree with the decision? If so, you can object. The following applies:

• In the case of a standard environmental permit (8 weeks), you object within 6 weeks of the announcement of the decision. How to do so is indicated in the published decisions.
• If it is a comprehensive all-in-one permit for physical aspects (26 weeks), it is a draft planning decision. You can submit an opinion within 6 weeks. After that, a final decision will be made. You have six weeks to appeal to the court. Please send your letter to:

District Court North Netherlands, Groningen locationFor the attention of the administrative courtP.O. Box 7819700 AT Groningen

Good to know

You may only start after you have been granted the permit. If you start earlier, you may need to undo the work at your own expense.