Placing outlets at a business

In the municipality Heerlen it is allowed to place displays. This can be done without a permit. You must meet a number of conditions.

Approach

This is how you apply for a permit to place a display: 

  • Go to the Environment Counter
  • Do the permit check. 
  • You will see if you need a permit. You can apply for the permit right away. 
  • You log in.
  • You pass on: 
    • why you want to place the display 
    • what kind of display it is 
    • how big the display is 
    • Where and when you want to place the display 
    • how long the display will remain 

Do you have any questions? Call 045-5605040

Description

You may place the movable objects listed below without a permit:

  • advertisements
  • display racks, displays of products
  • flower boxes
  • playground equipment such as a spin machine at the entrance of a store

Terms

You may stall without permission if you meet the following conditions:

  • Always maintain a free passage of at least 2.00 meters.
  • Place the display as close to the façade as possible.
  • You may place one display per 5 meter facade width of the property.
  • You may not place more than 1 display per property.
  • The display should not exceed 100 x 60 x 150 cm (lxwxh). The length runs parallel to the facade.
  • For pedestrians, at least 200 cm remains, measured from the display.
  • Road safety must not be compromised.
  • After stores close, remove items from public streets.
  • During events and markets, no displays are allowed at the event/market location.
  • No sales may take place at the display.
  • You must follow instructions from supervisors, police and emergency services.

Term

The municipality will decide on your application within 8 weeks. Is this not possible? Then the municipality may extend this period 1 time.

Objection and appeal

Do you disagree with the municipality's decision? Then you can file an objection. With this you let the municipality know why you disagree with the decision. Do this within 6 weeks. The municipality will review your application and make a new decision.

After that, if you still don't agree with the decision of municipality? Then you can ask the court if the municipality made a good decision. This is called "appeal.