Report activity

For many activities in the vicinity of dikes, water, and groundwater, you need a permit or must submit a notification. You can submit a notification for all kinds of activities in, on, above, or near dikes, waterways, groundwater, and surface water systems directly via the government's online Environmental Permit Desk. 

Environment Desk

Who must report an activity? 

Not sure whether you need to apply for a permit or submit a notification? Use the Permit Check to check whether you need a permit or need to submit a notification. Mark the location of the work as accurately as possible. 

Activities that require mandatory reporting include:  

  • Extraction of groundwater
  • Erect scaffolding
  • Dam with culvert
  • Cables and pipes
  • Discharge into surface water

What do you need? 

The information you need depends on what you are planning to do. You can find this in the Omgevingsloket (Environment Desk). 

How does it work? 

Via the Online Environmental Desk, you can immediately submit a notification or apply for a permit for all kinds of activities in, on, above, or near dikes, waterways, groundwater, and surface water systems. 

How does the procedure work? 

You will normally receive our decision within two weeks, but no later than four weeks.