How long does a public domain occupancy permit take?

The question we get most often: how far in advance do I have to submit my application? There is no single figure that is right everywhere, but with the guidelines below you are on the safe side.

What does the processing time depend on?

• The municipality: every municipality applies its own indicative time frame, from a few working days to two weeks.
• The size of the occupancy: a container on the pavement goes faster than a full traffic lane.
• Whether a signage plan is needed, and whether a regional road (AWV) is involved.

Apply well in advance

Preferably submit your application at least two weeks before the start date of your construction site. That leaves margin if the municipality asks for extra information or if a regional road is involved. Applying too late is the most common reason for postponement.

Processing time per municipality

The specific indicative time frame, the application platform and the cost are listed per municipality on our municipality pages. That way you know exactly where you stand in your municipality beforehand.

What speeds up the application?

A complete file with a correct signage plan avoids delays. We submit the application completely and correctly through the right channel, so it does not get held up over missing documents.