West Flanders

Public domain occupancy permit in Bruges

For work on the public domain in Bruges (West Flanders) you apply for an occupancy permit via EagleBE, with an indicative processing time of about 5 days. We take that application completely off your hands and align it with your construction site signage.

Apply for your permit

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Application platform: EagleBE, application page
Processing time: ± 5 days
Cost / fee: Some occupancies are free of charge, others are subject to payment. You can see immediately in EagleBE whether your permit is free or paid.

We handle the permit application for contractors and construction and renovation companies; private customers rent the signage from us and apply for the permit themselves at the municipality.

Procedure in Bruges

In Bruges you apply for the permit 100% digitally via EagleBE, with the Local Police of Bruges as the handling department. If it does not work online, you can drop by the Politiehuis without an appointment on any working day (08.00–11.30).

How the application works in Bruges

Submit your application digitally via EagleBE (Politie Bruges).
Minor disruption: allow about 5 working days. Major disruption: up to 20 working days.
You can see in advance whether the permit is free or paid.

Points of attention

The application is handled via the Local Police of Bruges in EagleBE.
Minor disruption: ± 5 working days; major disruption: up to 20 working days.
You can see in advance whether the permit is free or paid.

Frequently asked questions about the permit in Bruges

Do I need a permit in Bruges for work on the public domain?

Yes. If your works occupy (part of) the roadway, a parking strip or the pavement, you need a public domain occupancy permit in Bruges. If you work entirely on your own property, you do not.

Where do I apply for the occupancy permit in Bruges?

In Bruges the application is handled digitally via EagleBE, the online occupancy platform. You will find the direct application link above under "Application platform"; we can also take the application completely off your hands.

How far in advance do I have to submit the application in Bruges?

Allow for an indicative processing time of about 5 days. The exact deadline depends on the type of occupancy and the disruption you cause. You can read it above in the procedure. So submit well in advance, so that both the permit and your construction site signage are ready on time.

What does a public domain occupancy cost in Bruges?

Some occupancies are free of charge, others are subject to payment. You can see immediately in EagleBE whether your permit is free or paid.

Do I need a signage plan?

As soon as you occupy (part of) the roadway or a parking strip, you usually have to submit a signage plan with compliant signs. The permit determines which signage is required. You rent those signs from us, SB250-compliant.

Can you arrange the permit in Bruges for me?

Yes. We submit the application in Bruges for you, follow it up and deliver the accompanying construction site signage on site on time.

Rent the matching construction site signage

The permit dictates which signs you have to place. These are the sets and barriers most often needed for a public domain occupancy in Bruges, SB250-compliant, with optional delivery and installation.

Complete set E1 parkeerborden: verboden parkeren

Complete set of E1 parking signs: no parking

From €30.00 incl. VAT

Complete set E3 parkeerborden: verboden stilstaan en parkeren

Complete set of E3 parking signs: no stopping and no parking

From €30.00 incl. VAT

Complete set E9c parkeerborden: parkeren uitsluitend voor (lichte) vracht

Complete set of E9c parking signs: parking for (light) goods vehicles only

From €30.00 incl. VAT

Nadar afzethek rood - wit met draaibare voeten

Nadar barrier, red and white, with swivel feet

From €25.00 incl. VAT

View the full rental catalogue

Apply for your permit in Bruges

For professionals with a VAT number only. We submit the application, follow it up and let you know as soon as the decision is in.

Company name *

Contact person *

VAT number *

Email address *

Phone number *

The site

Street and number of the site *

Postal code *

Municipality *

What are you occupying? More than one answer possible.Carriageway or traffic laneParking laneCycle pathPavement

First day of the occupancy *

Last day of the occupancy *

The first and last day of the occupancy. These dates go into the application to the municipality as entered.

Your message *

Attach a signage plan or sketch

For an occupancy with works, the municipality often asks for a signage plan. If you have one, attach it here. If not, we will draw it up.

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