Public notices
Municipalities, provinces and water boards publish their official notices (bekendmakingen) on officielebekendmakingen.nl. These include applications and decisions for building, renovation, demolition and tree felling, as well as changes to the environmental plan (omgevingsplan).
What you will not find there
- Old permits dating from before digital publication.
- Permit-free alterations, such as many rear extensions that fall within the rules.
- The drawings and supporting documents themselves: these are in the building file.
Requesting the building file
The complete archive of a building, with drawings and permits, is held by the municipality. You can often view or request it digitally. For older buildings, the file is not always complete.
The Environment and Planning Act
The Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet) has applied since 1 January 2024. The zoning plan (bestemmingsplan) has been incorporated into the municipality’s environmental plan (omgevingsplan). You can see which rules apply to a location via the Omgevingsloket.
The permit overview in the property report is based on public notices that are available digitally and does not constitute a complete building or permit history.
Sources
In the property report: Permits
See this for your own address.
Energy label, year of construction, foundation, permits, plot and surroundings of the house you want to buy, in one report. From official sources.
Or browse the sample property report first.