Municipality Maassluis: Applying for an event licence

You apply for a permit 8 to 12 weeks in advance. Some events can be reported 5 working days in advance.

You do not need a permit in the following situations:

• there are fewer than 150 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, on Sunday between 13.00 and 23.00.
• the event is not taking place on roads.
• the event will not disrupt traffic or shipping.
• The noise level is a maximum of 80 dB(C) at a distance of 10 meters from the sound source.
• You only place small objects with a total area of up to 25 m². For example, a bouncy castle or 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.
• You report this event for at least 5 working days via the website of Gemeente Maassluis.

When a permit is required:

• the event is a large gathering, such as a festival, celebration, show or jumble sale.
• 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.
• you are installing large objects such as tents, bouncy castles, bars or toilets.

Permit check

See website Gemeente Maassluis.

Notifying the event

See website Gemeente Maassluis.

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

You will be notified within 6 weeks. The municipality may extend this notice period once.