Environmental permit

The Rivierenland Environmental Agency (ODR) issues the permits for this work for the municipality of West Maas en Waal.

You can check whether you need an environmental permit via the Omgevingsloket (Environmental Permit Desk) at . You can also apply for the permit immediately. The Omgevingsdienst Rivierenland (ODR) carries out this work for our municipality.

A flash permit

A building permit within 5 working days: the fast-track permit. This applies to permits for dormer windows, fences, advertising signs, or window frame modifications. Normally, it takes 6 to 8 weeks to process such a permit application. A fast-track permit is granted within 5 working days if it meets certain conditions:
 

• The application must be complete, including all information and attachments.
• The construction work must comply with the zoning plan. 
• The planning committee must give the plan a positive assessment.
• The plan is not a monument
• The plan is not located in a protected village landscape.
• When submitting your digital application, clearly indicate that it concerns a fast-track permit.

You apply for this permit in the same way as a regular building permit. Please clearly state in the project description that it concerns a fast-track permit.

What should I do?

Discuss your plans with the municipality in advance. That way, you won't be faced with any surprises. This is called a preliminary consultation.

• Check on Omgevingsloket onlinewhether you need an environmental permit.
• If you need a permit, apply for it via Omgevingsloket online. Do this at least 8 weeks before you want to start the work. For a comprehensive application, do this at least 6 months in advance.
• In the case of an extensive application, the municipality will first draw up a draft decision on your application. This draft decision is not yet a final decision. Anyone can give their opinion on this draft decision within six weeks. This is called a statement of opinion.
• If you disagree with the draft decision, please state your reasons in your opinion.
• You will automatically receive notification if you are granted the permit.

What 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.

Furthermore, the documents and information you need depend on your application. Examples include:

• a calculation or construction drawing
• floor plans of the building (scale 1:100)
• a site plan (scale 1:1000 to 1:1500)
• a drawing of the facade views (scale 1:100)
• cross sections and longitudinal sections (scale 1:100)
• details about the appearance of the structure

Please ensure that you include drawings showing both the current and new situations.

How long will it take?

• You will receive notification within 8 weeks as to whether you will be granted the environmental permit.
• The Environmental Agency may extend this period by six weeks on a one-time basis.
• If the Environmental Protection Agency does not make a decision within the specified period, you will automatically be granted the permit.
• If you disagree with the decision of the Environmental Agency, you can lodge an objection within six weeks.

Detailed request

• If you have submitted a comprehensive application, you will receive notification within six months as to whether you will be granted the environmental permit.
• This period may also be extended once by six weeks.
• If the Environmental Protection Agency does not make a decision within the deadline, you will not automatically receive the permit.
• If you disagree with the decision of the Environmental Protection Agency, you can lodge an appeal with the court within six weeks. This is only possible if you have also submitted your opinion on the draft decision.