Municipality Enschede: Fire safety measures for a building

Applying or submitting a notification

1. Go to the online service counter Omgevingsloket online (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 the online service counter 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 via the online service counter Omgevingsloket. Log in with DigiD (for individuals) 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. The costs of applying for an environmental permit can be found in the fee regulation (legesverordening) (Dutch).

The municipality needs 8 weeks (standard procedure) to assess your application. Sometimes this takes 26 weeks (extended procedure).

You can view the list of permit applications and decisions on the website of the municipality of Enschede.

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 submit your opinion within 6 weeks. After that, a final decision will be made. You can appeal to the district court within 6 weeks.

You can find more information about objecting on Enschede.nl.

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.