Environmental Permit for Non-Compliant Use

An environmental plan specifies how land in a given area and the buildings on it may be used. If you wish to use land or a building in a manner other than that specified in the environmental plan, you can apply for an off-plan environmental plan activity (BOPA).

Would you like to know if you need a BOPA?
If so, take the Permit Check on the Omgevingsloket website. All the rules are clearly listed there.
From this check, you can easily submit your application. Use DigiD or eHerkenning to do so.

Apply for Multiple Environmental Permits at Once

If you need multiple environmental permits—for example, to build or demolish a structure—you do not need to apply for each permit separately.

How does it work?

Suppose you want to convert a residence into an office, but the zoning plan states that this building may only be used for residential purposes. In that case, you can apply for a BOPA to convert the residence into an office anyway.

For example, you need a BOPA when:

you live in a building intended for businesses.
you use a portion of the public space as a garden.
you're starting a hotel, restaurant, or bed-and-breakfast in your home.
you use a residence as a store, office, business, factory, or warehouse.
your pasture is used as a campground, festival site, or landing area.
you use a vacation home as your primary residence.

What should I do?

Check the rules on the map at to see what the rules are for using the land and buildings.
If you want to use the land or buildings for a different purpose, use the Permit Check tool on the Omgevingsloket website ( ) to determine whether you need a permit.
If you need a permit, you can apply for it through the same Omgevingsloket

What do I need?

To apply for an off-plan environmental planning activity (BOPA), you will need the following:

Your DigiD (individuals) or eHerkenning (businesses).
Information and documents that show how you currently use the land or a building.
A description of how you intend to use the land or a building.
A site plan and/or architectural drawing showing what it looks like now and what it will look like in the future.
A description of the impact of your plan on the area.
A description of how your plan conflicts with the municipality's environmental plan.
Your motivation: Why do you want to carry out your plan?
A report on the archaeological significance of the site (if you have such a report).

How long does it take?

You will hear from us within 8 weeks. The municipality may extend this period by 6 weeks. Sometimes we need advice and approval from another organization (competent authority). In that case, an additional 4 weeks will be added.

File an objection

Do you disagree with the municipality's decision?
If so, file an objection within 6 weeks.