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What documents do you need for a building permit in the Netherlands? — 2026 checklist

Full checklist of documents required for an omgevingsvergunning in the Netherlands 2026: site plan, floor plans, BENG energy calculation, structural calculation and more.

Quick answer

For an omgevingsvergunning (building permit) in the Netherlands you need at minimum: site plan, floor plans, elevations, section, BENG energy calculation and structural calculation. All documents are submitted via the Omgevingsloket Online (OLO). Incomplete applications are returned — the decision clock restarts.

Full document checklist for omgevingsvergunning 2026

Required drawings (Bbl art. 2.2)

| Document | Description | Scale | |---|---|---| | Site plan (situatietekening) | Plot location, north arrow, dimensions, cadastral boundaries | 1:500 or 1:1000 | | Ground floor plan | All rooms with dimensions, functions, doors/windows | 1:100 | | Upper floor plan(s) | Same | 1:100 | | All four elevations | Materials, frame dimensions, roof form, heights | 1:100 | | Section (minimum 1) | Floor heights, roof construction, foundation | 1:100 | | Roof plan | Roof pitches, covering, rainwater drainage | 1:100 |

Required calculations

| Calculation | Purpose | Prepared by | |---|---|---| | BENG energy calculation (NTA 8800) | Energy performance for new builds and additions ≥ 100 m² | Architect or energy adviser | | Structural calculation | Load-bearing structure, foundations, spans | Structural engineer | | Ventilation (if applicable) | Ventilation provision in living spaces | Services adviser or architect |

Administrative documents

| Document | Notes | |---|---| | Completed OLO application form | Via omgevingsloket.nl | | Proof of ownership or owner's consent | Land registry extract or written consent | | Monument / heritage consent (if applicable) | Mandatory for listed buildings or protected townscapes |

When is a BENG calculation required?

  • New build: always required
  • Extension ≥ 100 m² floor area: required for the extension part
  • Renovation with new energy installation: recommended; sometimes required for subsidy applications
  • Small extension < 100 m²: not required, but the municipality may request it

When is a structural calculation required?

Always when there is a structural intervention:

  • New load-bearing structure (foundation, columns, beams)
  • Removal or modification of load-bearing walls
  • Roof extension or extra storey
  • Dormer with structural support construction

Submitting via Omgevingsloket Online (OLO)

  1. Go to omgevingsloket.nl → "Aanvraag indienen"
  2. Enter postcode and activity → system determines which permits are needed
  3. Upload all documents as PDF (max. 20 MB per file)
  4. Pay the leges (municipal fee: € 800–€ 3,000 depending on municipality and construction cost)
  5. Receive receipt confirmation → decision clock starts

Most common reasons applications are returned

  • Site plan missing cadastral boundaries or north arrow
  • No BENG calculation for extension > 100 m²
  • Elevations missing material annotations
  • Structural calculation missing for dormer or extension with new foundation

Conclusion

A complete omgevingsvergunning application contains drawings (site plan, floor plans, elevations, section), a BENG energy calculation and a structural calculation. A complete application avoids being returned and can shorten the timeline by weeks to months.

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