Apeldoorn residents gain more freedom to build and renovate without permits
Starting 12 March 2026, Apeldoorn residents can build or renovate their homes and gardens with less red tape. Many projects, from dormer windows to solar panels, no longer require a permit, saving time and money while encouraging sustainability.
| Key Change | Details |
|---|---|
| Permit-Free Projects | Dormer windows, bay windows, extensions, sheds, garden houses, carports |
| Sustainability Measures | Facade/roof insulation, heat pumps, air conditioning, ground solar panels |
| Fencing | Front garden fences, wolf-proof fencing |
| Underground Construction | Basements and other underground layers |
| Exceptions | Listed buildings, protected town/village centres |
| Effective Date | 12 March 2026 |
| Check Eligibility | Omgevingsloket |
The municipality of Apeldoorn is responsible for local zoning and building regulations, ensuring safe and sustainable development. By simplifying permit requirements, the municipality aims to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining oversight on critical safety and quality standards.
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Building and renovating will become easier in Apeldoorn
From 12 March 2026, it will become easier for residents of Apeldoorn to build or renovate their homes or gardens. On 22 January 2026, the municipal council decided that no permit will be required for many types of work. The municipality is thus providing more space, freedom, and trust. For residents, this means less paperwork, lower costs, and getting started sooner.
What will change?
For many construction and renovation projects, you will no longer need to apply for a permit. This includes:
- a dormer window on the front or street-facing side
- a bay window or extension
- a shed, garden house, or carport
- a front garden fence and wolf-proof fencing
- a basement or other underground construction layer
Making homes more sustainable will also become easier. For example:
- facade and roof insulation;
- installing an air conditioning unit or heat pump;
- solar panels on the ground for homes in rural areas.
This is just a selection of what can now be done without a permit. You can quickly and clearly see what is possible in your situation via www.omgevingsloket.nl. The permit check will guide you immediately.
Peter Messerschmidt“With this relaxation of the rules, we are making it easier for residents to adapt or make their homes more sustainable. Less hassle, lower costs, and more trust in our residents.”
Trust and good neighbourly relations
With the relaxation of the rules, residents gain more freedom to implement their housing preferences. The municipality trusts that residents will use this freedom responsibly. Having a good conversation with neighbours is part of this. By sharing plans in a timely manner, expectations remain clear, and the neighbourhood atmosphere stays pleasant.
Why this change?
Many permit applications concern small construction or renovation projects that have little impact on the surroundings and are almost always approved. By no longer requiring a permit for these, residents can get started sooner. The municipality also aims to encourage the sustainable renovation of homes, and less paperwork will help with this.
In some situations, the municipality will still carefully assess plans
For almost all residents, it will now be possible to start work without a permit. Of course, national technical building regulations still apply. These ensure that homes remain safe and of good quality. In a few special situations, such as for listed buildings or protected town and village centres, careful assessment remains important. You can see directly what this means for your plan via the Omgevingsloket.
Want to know if your plan can be done without a permit?
Check via the Omgevingsloket: www.omgevingsloket.nl You will then quickly and easily see what is possible.