The Omgevingswet

The Omgevingswet you if you want Omgevingswet make any changes to your living environment starting January 1, 2024. For example, if you plan to renovate your home, organize an event, or, as a business owner, have a warehouse built next to your commercial property. In that case, you are considered the project initiator and must determine whether you need a permit or must file a notification. You can do this through the new Environment Portal at .

You may also Omgevingswet by the Omgevingswet if someone else wants to make changes to your neighborhood. For example, if your neighbors want to build a garage or if a local business wants to expand its office. In that case, you are considered an interested party.

Through January 1, 2024

Did you receive or submit a permit before the Omgevingswet came into effect? If the municipality, water board, or province has already granted you a permit, it remains valid. You do not need to take any action. If the municipality, water board, or province has yet to process the application, it will generally do so under the old law. You must ensure that all required documents are submitted on time.

What has changed since January 1, 2024?

Here are the most important changes for you:

• The Omgevingsloket is the new online portal where, starting January 1, 2024, you can apply for a permit, file a report, or submit additional information.
• As of January 1, 2024, your municipality’s zoning plans will be replaced by an environmental plan. An environmental plan contains more than just information about a site’s zoning; it also includes regulations regarding noise, soil, and—in some cases—energy measures and sustainability.
• The Omgevingswet that the government makes decisions on your permit applications more quickly. A short procedure is the standard under the Omgevingswet. The decision period for a short procedure is a maximum of 8 weeks. After that, you may still file an objection or appeal. If your permit application is complex, it may be subject to an extended procedure. In that case, the decision period is longer.