Setting fires outdoors
Want to light fires outdoors? Then apply for an exemption from the municipality.
Approach
This is how you apply for an exemption for outdoor fire lighting:
- Go to the Environment Counter.
- Do the permit check.
- You will see if you need a waiver. You can apply for the waiver right away.
- Log in:
- for yourself: with DigiD
- For a company: with eRecognition
- You pass on:
- why you want to start a fire
- where you want to start a fire
- when and at what time to light the fire
- how big the fire will be
- Whether there is risk of damage from the fire and, if so, what kind of damage
Cost
Rate 2024
You pay a minimum of €19.60 for processing the application and per 15 minutes of processing time. See also the dues regulation 2024 .
Description
You may not light fires outdoors. This is to protect plants and wildlife.
There are some exceptions for which you do not need an exemption. Are you not causing a nuisance? And does the fire pose no danger to the surrounding area? Then you are allowed without an exemption:
- candles and torches burning
- stoking fires in patio fireplaces and fire pits
- Barbecuing (as long as there is no barbecue ban)
As an individual, do you still want to light fires in the open? Then apply for an exemption from the municipality. This regulation does not apply to businesses.
Term
The municipality decides on your application within 8 weeks of receipt. The municipality may extend this deadline once.
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.