Merging or withdrawing a property

Do you want to use a property for a purpose other than living? Then you usually need an environmental permit. You can apply for this permit via the online Omgevingsloket.

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Approach

Here's how to apply for an extraction permit:

  • Contact the municipality.
  • Among other things, you pass on:
    • owner's name and address.
    • data on the current situation (for example: number of rooms, living area, the condition of the house).
    • data on your desired situation.
    • Current and expected rent or purchase price.

You apply for an environmental permit via the Omgevingsloket. As a company, you need eRecognition for this.

Cost

For the cost of components of the environmental permit see fee regulation 2024

Description

You need an eviction permit if you want to use a property for something other than living.

For example:

  • convert the living space into business space or store
  • combining multiple living spaces
  • Split a property into multiple living spaces
  • demolish a dwelling

Also see if your plans fit within the environmental plan. Are they not? Then you will also need an environmental permit. 

To demolish your home, you must file a notification. If it involves a national monument or a home located in a protected city or villagescape, you must apply for an environmental permit. 

Term

For simple applications, the municipality will decide on your application within 8 weeks. For more complex applications, the municipality makes a decision within 26 weeks.

Objection and appeal

You can object to the decision on your application. Do this within 6 weeks. Do you then disagree with the decision on the objection? Then file an appeal with the court.

More information can be found under: Submit objection

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