Dormer
For a dormer window you often need a permit. You can do a permit check and application via the Omgevingsloket.
Building and renovating
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 may need an environmental permit for an extension or addition to your home.
Solar panels or solar collectors
Explore the possibilities for solar panels on your roof. Sometimes you need 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.
Create or change exit
You are going to construct or change an exit. You will then need an environmental permit.
Construction activities and plants and animals
You should check if there are any plants or animals living on the construction site that are protected. You may need to ask permission.
Renovate or modify a monument
You often need a permit for this. You can do a permit check and application via the Omgevingsloket.
Making monuments more sustainable
For simple measures you do not need a permit. For technical or constructional adjustments you do.
Protected city view
You want to adapt a building that is in a protected cityscape. You may need a permit.
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
Request sewer connection
Connecting waste water from your home or building to the public sewer.
Construction drawings
You can request building plans for current environmental permits and (old) building permits. Downloading digital drawings is free.
Responding to plans from the municipality
You can respond to plans from the municipality (environmental plan).
Committee on Spatial Quality & Monuments (wealth)
Rules apply to construction and renovation. The Welfare Committee checks your building or renovation plan within these rules.
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.
Air conditioning or heat pump at your home
You want to install an air conditioner or heat pump in your home. You may need to apply for a permit via the Environment Desk.
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.
Division of building or house and/or rental rooms
Renovating a building or home to accommodate multiple households (multiple occupancy) is only allowed under strict conditions.
The environmental law
The Environmental Act has been in effect since January 1, 2024. That law regulates everything for the space in which we live, work and stay.
Insulating your home
Insulating your home is an excellent first step towards a more sustainable home. On this page you can read in which situation you need a permit.
