Apply for a permit
For many activities in the vicinity of dikes, water, and groundwater, you need a permit or must submit a notification. Via the Environmental Permit Desk, you can directly apply for a permit for all kinds of activities in, on, above, or near dikes, waterways, groundwater, and surface water systems. When doing so, mark the location of the work as precisely as possible.
Who needs to apply for a permit?
Not sure whether you need to apply for a permit or submit a notification? Use the permit check. Mark the location of the work as accurately as possible.
Activities for which you must apply for a permit include:
- Withdrawal of large quantities of groundwater
- Discharge of wastewater into surface water
- Work on dikes
- Installing revetment in primary waters
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?
You can apply for a permit 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.
- Mark the location of the work as precisely as possible.
- Please attach the requested attachments.
How does the procedure work?
You will receive our decision within six weeks of your request, if possible, but no later than eight weeks. If public consultation is required, you will receive our decision no later than six months after your request. You will be notified separately about this.
Do you disagree with the decision?
You can then lodge an objection within six weeks of the date of the decision.