Applying for an event licence

Municipality Gemert-Bakel: Applying for an event licence

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Municipality Gemert-Bakel
Checked 26 Jun 2023
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For many small events, you do not need a permit. In such cases, you can provide notification of the event free of charge.

Large events with more than 2 000 visitors must be notified 16 weeks in advance. Smaller events must be notified 8 to 14 weeks in advance.

You do not need a permit in the following situations:

  • there are fewer than 100 attendees at the busiest time.
  • the event is outdoors and will last no more than 1 day.
  • the event is between 09.00 and 23.00.
  • the event is not taking place on roads.
  • the event will not disrupt traffic or shipping.
  • the noise level will not exceed 75 dB(C) on the façades of dwellings in the immediate proximity of the event.
  • you place a maximum of 2 small objects with a surface area of less than 10 m2 per object, such as a bouncy castle or a barbecue.
  • you do not sell items, food or alcohol.
  • you do not use animals at your event.
  • you do not advertise in order to attract visitors/spectators, and you do not sell admission tickets.
  • the event is not at a marketplace or on a market day.

When a permit is required:

  • the event is a large gathering, such as a festival, celebration, show or jumble sale.
  • it may be attended by more than 250 people.
  • the event may take place in several places at the same time.
  • the event is on or next to a public road.
  • the event makes it necessary to close a road.
  • the event may disrupt the emergency services, such as the police or ambulances, for example due to a road closure.
  • you expect noise nuisance.
  • there will be music after 22.00 on a Sunday to Thursday, or after 23.00 on a Friday or Saturday.
  • you are installing large objects such as tents, bouncy castles, bars or toilets.

What do you deliver?

An application for an event permit will not be processed until it is complete. Pay close attention to this! Otherwise, the procedure will be delayed. A complete application contains at least the following information / documents:

  • A fully completed application form;
  • script;
  • Emergency plan;
  • Program and/or timetable of the activities;
  • program of music and sound;
  • A clear situation drawing / map showing all objects such as tents, stages, baking and roasting facilities, taps, etc.;
  • Tent layout map;
  • Certificate tent cloth;
  • Drawing stages, grandstands and roofs;
  • Visual overview of (temporary) traffic measures;
  • Landowner’s Declaration of Conformity.

Apply for your event permit via this application form.

Notifying the event

Contact the municipality to notify your event. 

Municipality of Gemert-BakelVisiting address: Ridderplein 1, 5421 CV GemertEmail: gemeente@gemert-bakel.nlTelephone: 0492-378 500

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality.

Municipality of Gemert-BakelVisiting address: Ridderplein 1, 5421 CV GemertEmail: gemeente@gemert-bakel.nlTelephone: 0492-378 500

You will be notified within 8 to 10 weeks. The municipality may extend this notice period once.

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