Public hearing on cemetery ash scattering and tree felling appeals in Geldrop and Mierlo
Residents of Geldrop and Mierlo can voice concerns at a public hearing on March 16 about two contested municipal decisions: the designation of local cemeteries as permanent ash scattering sites and the felling of four trees. Your input could influence the final rulings.
| Time | Topic | Location | Appeal Against Decision Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18:30 | Permit for St. Jozef (Geldrop) and H. Lucia (Mierlo) cemeteries as ash scattering grounds | Town Hall, Geldrop | December 18, 2025 |
| 19:00 | Environmental permit for felling four trees opposite Nuenenseweg 165 | Town Hall, Geldrop | January 7, 2026 |
The Appeals Committee reviews contested decisions made by the municipal executive board, ensuring transparency and public participation in local governance. Its rulings can uphold, amend, or overturn municipal policies affecting community spaces and environmental regulations.
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Meeting of the Appeals Committee
On Monday, March 16, 2026, the Appeals Committee will convene at the town hall for a public hearing.
The following matters are scheduled for discussion during the public hearing:
18:30:
The appeal against the municipal executive board's decision of December 18, 2025, to grant a permit as referred to in Article 66b of the Burial Act, for designating the St. Jozef cemetery in Geldrop and the H. Lucia cemetery in Mierlo as permanent scattering grounds for the dispersal of ashes.
19:00:
The appeal against the municipal executive board's decision of January 7, 2026, to grant an environmental permit for the felling of four trees on the green strip opposite Nuenenseweg 165 in Geldrop.
Audio recordings will be made of the hearing. If you wish to attend the session as a listener, please contact the secretariat of the Appeals Committee at (040) 289 38 93.