Building and renovating

Dormer

You want to install a dormer window. You often need a permit for this. You can do a permit check and request via the Environment Desk.

Roof construction

You want to add extra space to your building by installing a roof structure. You must apply for an environmental permit.

Extension or extension

You want to expand your building (extension) or add a new part to it (an extension). You may need to apply for an environmental permit.

Cut down a tree

You want to cut down, move or prune a tree. You may need to apply for a permit for this.

Construction activities and plants and animals

You want to carry out construction activities such as building, demolition, insulating, felling or constructing an exit. You must check whether there are plants or animals on the construction site that are protected. You may need to ask permission.

Renovate or modify a monument

You want to renovate, restore or adapt a monument. You often need a permit for this. You can do a permit check and request via the Environment Desk.

Making monuments more sustainable

You want to make a national or municipal monument more sustainable. You do not need a permit for simple measures such as applying radiator foil. You must apply for a permit for technical or structural adjustments.

Protected city view

You want to make adjustments to a building that is not a monument, but is in a protected cityscape. You may need to apply for a permit via the Environment Desk.

Demolish

Report or apply for a permit for the demolition of a building or part thereof.

Asbestos

You want to remove or demolish asbestos (or have it removed). You must then always make a report. Sometimes you have to apply for a permit.

Building and renovation permits

Applying for an environmental permit, the Welstand Committee, zoning plans, building in the city (BLVC plan), preliminary investigation of construction activities, reporting mobile rubble crusher, protected animals and construction activities

Notifications

You want to know what permits, local regulations, plans and other notices apply to your neighborhood

Construction drawings

You can request building plans for current environmental permits and (old) building permits. Downloading digital drawings is free.

Soil information

If you need information about the quality of a specific piece of land, you can request soil information from the municipality.

Soil research

With a soil test you have yourself examined whether the soil is polluted.

Lead in the soil

There is lead in the soil in various places in Hilversum. You can see these places on the map.

Apartments

You are going to renovate a building to create independent homes (for example apartments). You need an environmental permit for this.

House numbers

You are building or renovating and you want to know about your house number and the other address details of your (living) space.

Environment plan

Every piece of land and building has an environmental plan. These can be viewed online. You can respond to a draft environmental plan.

What the Environmental Act means

You will have to deal with the Environmental Act if, for example, you want to renovate your house, cut down a tree or start a business or community center somewhere.

Environment counter

If you want to change something in your home, garden, company or environment, go to the Environment Desk.

groundwater

If you want to build underground, you must take groundwater into account. Basements must always be watertight.

Feasibility study

You can have your plan(s) tested for feasibility before you apply for an environmental permit.

Disadvantage compensation

If you suffer damage because the municipality changes something in the zoning plan, you may be entitled to compensation.