Environmental Permit for Water Activity

An environmental permit for water activity (omgevingsvergunning wateractiviteit) is required for activities taking place in or near water that may affect the water system. Many water activities can be notified to the municipality, but certain activities with greater impact require a permit.

This permit is issued by the province or national government and assesses whether the activity can be carried out safely without damage to the water system, water quality, or water defenses. This may involve works such as constructing jetties, bridges, sheet piling, or other interventions in surface water or groundwater.