Water permit

How does it work?

For example, you need a water permit for:

• the construction of a jetty
• the removal of groundwater
• the discharge of wastewater or waste materials into surface water
• closing off water, such as filling in a ditch
• the construction of a water storage area for the temporary collection of (rain)water
• building on, near, or in the vicinity of a dike, pumping station, or water storage area
• organizing an event on the water

What should I do?

• Check on Omgevingsloket whether you need a water permit for your activities or whether you only need to submit a notification.
• Apply for the permit via Omgevingsloket online. Do this at least 8 weeks before you want to start the work. For complex applications, submit your application at least 6 months in advance.
• In your application for a water permit, you must indicate:
  • at which location you wish to carry out the activities
  • what these activities entail
  • why you want to carry out the activities and what impact they will have on the environment
  • the period during which you need the permit
• You can also submit the application or notification to the municipality where you want to carry out the activities.

Rivierenland Environmental Agency

The Rivierenland Environmental Agency (ODR) carries out construction and environmental tasks for the municipality of West Maas en Waal. If you have any questions about a water permit, please contact them.

What do I need?

• If you are applying for a water permit as a private individual, you will need your DigiD.
• If you are applying for a water permit for your business, you will need eHerkenning.

How long will it take?

You will receive a response from us within 8 weeks. The municipality may extend this period by 6 weeks. Sometimes we need advice and permission from another organization (competent authority). In that case, an additional 4 weeks will be added.

Lodge an objection

Do you disagree with the municipality's decision?
Then lodge an objection within six weeks.