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Permits, reporting, and enforcement

You can apply for a permit or report an activity at the Omgevingsloket (Environment Desk). It is no longer possible to apply for a permit directly from the water board. 

The Environment Act has been in force since January 1, 2024. From this date onwards, the water board has been working with the Water Board Regulation. This regulation sets out the rules that apply to activities that may affect our work. The Permit Check helps you to determine what is required.

Permit check

With the Permit Check, you can quickly check whether you need to apply for a permit or submit a notification for your work.

Apply for a permit

Sometimes a permit is required for activities in, on, above, or near dikes, waterways, groundwater, and surface water systems. You can apply for this via the Omgevingsloket (Environment Desk).

Report activity

In many cases, reporting a planned activity is sufficient. After reporting, you will usually receive our decision within two weeks. You can report your activity via the Omgevingsloket (Environment Desk).

Enforcement

We check whether people and companies comply with our rules and duties of care.

What is the Environment Act?

Since January 1, 2024, there has been a single law that regulates everything related to the space in which we live and work: the Environment Act. This new law applies to all residents and businesses in the Netherlands.

Our rules in brief

The Water Board Regulations specify what is permitted, when you must report something, or when you must apply for a permit.

Our water board regulations

Our rules are incorporated into the online Omgevingsloket (Environment Desk). You can also consult the entire regulation.

Are you having trouble figuring it out?

Having trouble finding your way around the online Omgevingsloket? We are happy to help.