Before you install a garden house, it is wise to know whether you need planning permission. Whether you do depends on the size, the height and the location of the garden house, and on the rules of your municipality. So always ask your municipality or check the Omgevingsloket.
What does it depend on?
- The floor area and height of the garden house
- Whether it stands in the front or rear garden area
- The environment plan (formerly the zoning plan) of your municipality
- Whether you live in a protected townscape or village conservation area
Permit-free or not?
In many cases a garden house may be placed in the rear garden area without permission, but conditions apply. Because the rules can change and differ from case to case, we deliberately do not quote fixed dimensions here. Check your own situation via the official Omgevingsloket (omgevingsloket.nl).
How to check
- Do the permit check on the Omgevingsloket (omgevingsloket.nl).
- Consult your municipality’s environment plan.
- Twijfelt u? Contact your municipality.
Bear Wood delivers the garden house as a kit; any permit is arranged by you with your municipality.
