Sonnevanck VastgoedPermits determine your schedule
A redevelopment stands or falls with the permits. Whoever starts too late with the municipality loses months. Whoever details too early designs for nothing. In this article we list the main points of attention.
When do you need an environmental permit
Changing the function of a building, altering the facade, extending the volume or splitting it into several units generally requires an environmental permit. Additional rules apply to listed buildings and protected townscapes. Under the Dutch Environment and Planning Act the municipality tests against the environmental plan.
How to keep the process short
- Request a preliminary consultation with the municipality early
- Check whether the environmental plan allows the new function
- Have a feasibility study made before you design
- Involve neighbours and stakeholders in time
What can be done without a permit
Internal alterations without structural consequences, regular maintenance and some minor facade changes are permit-free. If in doubt, have it checked: legalising afterwards is more expensive than arranging it in advance.
Our role in redevelopment
Sonnevanck Vastgoed guides the complete permit process, from preliminary consultation and feasibility to the final application. Together with architects, consultants and the municipality we make sure the plan is feasible and permitted.