Environmental Permit

The Omgevingsdienst Rivierenland (ODR) issues the permits for these activities on behalf of the municipality of West Maas en Waal.

You can use the Omgevingsloket website ( ) to check whether you need an environmental permit. You can also apply for the permit right away. The Rivierenland Environmental Agency (ODR) handles these matters on behalf of our municipality.

A speed camera permit

A building permit within 5 business days: the express permit. This applies to permits for dormer windows, property fences, signage, or window frame modifications. Normally, processing such a permit application takes 6 to 8 weeks. An express permit is granted within 5 business days if it Requirements certain Requirements :
 

• The application must be complete, including all required information and attachments
• The construction work must comply with the zoning plan 
• The Planning Department must approve the plan
• The plan is not a monument
• The plan is not located within a protected village area
• When submitting the online application, clearly indicate that it is for a temporary permit

You apply for this permit in the same way as you would for a standard building permit. Be sure to clearly state in the project description that this is a temporary permit.

What should I do?

Discuss your plans with the municipality in advance. That way, you won’t be caught off guard. This is called a preliminary consultation.

• Check on Omgevingsloket onlineat to see if you need an environmental permit.
• If you need a permit, apply for it through Omgevingsloket online. Do this at least 8 weeks before you plan to start the work. For a complex application, do this at least 6 months in advance.
• For a complex application, the municipality will first issue a draft decision regarding your application. This draft decision is not yet a final decision. Anyone may submit their opinion on this draft decision within 6 weeks. This is called a written comment.
• If you disagree with the draft decision, please explain why in your comments.
• You will be notified automatically whether your permit has been approved.

How much does it cost?

Fee Regulation 2026

What do I need?

• If you are applying for an environmental permit for your home, you will need your DigiD.
• If you are applying for an environmental permit for your business, you will need eHerkenning.

It also depends on your application which documents and information you will need. For example:

• a calculation or blueprint
• floor plans of the building (scale 1:100)
• a site plan (scale 1:1000 to 1:1500)
• a drawing of the facade elevations (scale 1:100)
• cross-sections and longitudinal sections (scale 1:100)
• details about the building's appearance

Please be sure to include drawings that show both the current and the new situation.

How long does it take?

• You will be notified within 8 weeks whether you have been granted the environmental permit.
• The Environmental Agency may extend this deadline once by 6 weeks.
• If the Environmental Agency does not make a decision within the specified time frame, you will automatically receive the permit.
• If you disagree with the Environmental Agency’s decision, you may file an objection within 6 weeks.

Detailed application

• If you have submitted a comprehensive application, you will be notified within 6 months whether you have been granted the environmental permit.
• This deadline may also be extended once by 6 weeks.
• If the Environmental Agency does not make a decision within the specified time frame, you will not automatically receive the permit.
• If you disagree with the Environmental Agency’s decision, you may file an appeal with the court within 6 weeks. You may only do so if you have also submitted comments on the draft decision.