Tree felling
What is it?
Do you want to cut down one or more trees, transplant large shrubs, or prune heavily?
Then do the Permit Check at the Omgevingsloket. There you will find all the rules regarding your tree felling activities clearly listed.
From this check, you can easily submit your application. Use DigiD or eHerkenning for this.
Rivierenland Environmental Agency
The Rivierenland Environmental Service (ODR) carries out construction and environmental tasks for the municipality of West Maas en Waal.
Do you have questions about tree felling or the Permit Check?
For questions about tree felling or the Permit Check, please contact the ODR.
What should I do?
Would you like to apply for a permit?
Then you must be the owner of the land on which the tree stands.
Do you have neighbors?
First consult with them to see if they have any objections to the tree being cut down.
Do you need a permit or do you need to submit a notification? Please indicate:
- what kind of tree it is
- where the tree stands
- the diameter in centimeters, measured at 1.30 meters from ground level
- whether it concerns one or more trees
- how you want to approach the felling
- why you want to cut down the tree
- or you are going to replant
Is the tree diseased?
If so, please include a statement from a tree expert.
How long will it take?
You will be notified within eight weeks whether you will receive the permit.
The municipality may extend this period by six weeks. An additional four weeks may be added if the municipality requires advice and/or permission from another competent authority.
Permit denied
You will not be granted a permit if the municipality considers other matters to be more important. Examples include:
- nature conservation
- cultural history
- the landscape
- cityscape or village scene
Lodge an objection
Do you disagree with the municipality's decision?
Then lodge an objection within six weeks.