The environment plan (omgevingsplan) includes rules that apply to all activities that may affect the living environment. The environment plan defines what can be built or rebuilt on a specific location. And how the land and buildings can be used. The environment plan indicates, for example where houses, shops, businesses, or restaurants are allowed. And which land is meant for roads and green spaces. It also contains rules for noise, odours, and other activities that may harm the environment.
Checking the environment plan
You can find the environment plan via Rules on the map (Regels op de kaart, in Dutch) in the Omgevingsloket (in Dutch). Or contact the municipality.
Municipalities have until 2032 to include all regulations concerning the physical living environment in the environment plan. Is the environment plan not yet complete? Then you can also find the municipality’s zoning plans and local by-laws via Rules on the map.
Claiming compensation
Did you suffer damage as a result of a change in the environment plan? You may be able to claim compensation. Contact the municipality.
Omgevingsplan