If you carry out works on and around buildings in the Flemish Region, the general rule is that you must apply for an environmental permit. You therefore need a permit if you are going to
- build
- rebuild
- demolish
- digging
- felling trees
- erecting billboards and fences
- ...
For each type of application, specific files must be provided to the environment counter according to the standards book.
Target Group
- Burger
- Onderneming
- Organisatie
Conditions
Conditions
Whether your building project requires an environmental permit depends on local regulations and plans. For some projects, a notification is sufficient. Therefore, always check with the municipality first.
In the Flemish Region, you always need an environmental permit to build a new home or building. Other works on and around the house may require a permit, notification or exemption.
Note: works may not conflict with e.g.:
- town planning regulations or subdivision regulations
- land use plans
- special planning schemes
- regulations of subdivision permits
- regulations on monuments and landscapes
- ...
Procedure
Procedure
You apply for the environmental permit via the online Environment Counter. If you are working with an architect, they can prepare the application for you.
If you wish, you can contact the service to obtain an implantation plan.
Amount
Cost
Application for planning permission
- simplified procedure : €25
- normal procedure : €50
For digitising an analogue file
- By architect : €200
- In other cases : €20
For regularisation permits, the charge due is doubled
Legislation
Flemish Zoning Code