Submit an enforcement request

You can only submit a request for enforcement if you have a direct interest in the matter. This means that the violation has consequences for you personally.

A request for enforcement cannot be made anonymously. There are two reasons for this:
• We need to be able to assess whether you have an interest in the matter
• The person against whom the request is directed has the right to know who made the request

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Approach

Here's how to submit an enforcement request:

  • First, check whether it is an enforcement request for the municipality or whether the request belongs with another government agency.
  • Fill out the online application.
  • Would you prefer not to disclose your name?In that case, please submit an anonymous report instead of a request for enforcement. Health describe exactly what is happening and where it is taking place in your report. 

Description

You can ask the municipality to enforce the rules. For example, in the case of:

  • illegal dumping of waste
  • soil that is contaminated
  • odor nuisance
  • noise pollution
  • unwanted advertising (outdoor)
  • building without a permit
  • illegal rental or other misuse of buildings

You then submit an enforcement request. The municipality will then investigate whether the rules are being violated. If so, the municipality can take measures against the company or individual who is violating the rules.

Requirements

The condition for submitting an enforcement request is that you have a direct interest in compliance with the rules. This means that the enforcement request concerns something that directly affects you or your immediate living environment.

If you do not have a direct interest, you can submit a public space report.

Term

The municipality is obliged to respond to your enforcement request. The municipality will do so within 8 weeks of receiving your request. The municipality may extend this period once.

Objections and appeals

You can object to the decision on your enforcement request. Do this within 6 weeks. If you still disagree with the decision on the objection, you can lodge an appeal with the court.

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