Amend environmental plan
The environmental plan states how the land in an area and the buildings on it may be used. The environmental plan is visible in the Omgevingsloket via Rules on the Map.
Do you want to use land or buildings in a different way than stated in the environmental plan? Then you can ask the municipality to change the environmental plan. Anyone with an interest in doing so may request an amendment, for example, if you live in the area. Although anyone can request an amendment, it is most common for larger projects, such as the construction of a new residential area on the edge of the village. For smaller projects, it is often possible to deviate from the environmental plan through an environmental permit. The procedure for this is almost always shorter and cheaper. In consultation with the municipality, you can determine which procedure is most appropriate in your situation.
We advise you to submit a request in principle before amending the environmental plan. This will allow you to get an estimate of the opportunities for the environmental plan amendment.
What does it cost?
The fee table to the fee ordinance contains a schedule of fees for amending the environmental plan and other possible procedures. Please note that these fees may change annually.
How long does it take?
Amending an environmental plan takes a lot of time. Expect to spend at least a year before the amendment is adopted. In the case of views and/or appeals, it can take much longer.