House split into separate independent dwellings

We are talking about splitting a house when you turn an existing house into several independent dwellings. For this you need an environmental permit for an environmental planning activity and for a construction activity. Because, among other things, the requirements for fire safety change. You apply for the permit through the online Omgevingsloket.

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Approach

This is how you apply for an environmental permit:

  • Go to the Environment Counter.
  • Do the permit check. You can then apply for the permit right away.
  • Log in:
    • for yourself: with DigiD
    • For a company: with eRecognition
  • You will need:
    • your name and address information
    • a specification of the work
    • the details of the location
    • drawing of the existing and new situation

Cost

Look for costs in the 2024 dues ordinance

Description

The details of the division are registered in the Land Registry.

Sometimes it is necessary to deviate from the environmental plan (formerly zoning plan). You will then also need a permit for an inner plan or outer plan environmental plan activity. 

In Heerlen, we do not have a separate division permit in addition to the aforementioned building permit.

Questions? 

You can visit the Omgevingsloket Heerlen by appointment. The consultation hour is on Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00.
You can come here with questions about, for example: change of use of the house or a renovation of your home. We will then help you with the first steps you need to take.

You cannot come to the consultation hour if you have already submitted an application for an environmental permit.

Terms

The conditions for applying for an environmental permit for residential splitting are:

  • You are the owner of the property.

The split residential parts must comply with the requirements in the Building Works Decree (formerly the Building Decree).

Term

The municipality will decide on your application within 8 weeks of receipt. The municipality may extend this period 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.

You both do this within six weeks. More information can be found under: Filing an objection

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