East Flanders

Public domain occupancy permit in Ghent

For work on the public domain in Ghent (East Flanders) you apply for an occupancy permit via Municipal form. We take that application completely off your hands and align it with your construction site signage.

Apply for your permit

Parkeerverbodsbord met de vergunde periode erop geschreven, voor een rij geparkeerde auto’s

Application platform: Municipal form, application page
Cost / fee: Tax on the occupancy of the public domain for works: the rate depends on the location, the period and the occupied surface area (tax regulations of the City of Ghent).

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 Ghent

In Ghent applications are handled digitally via the e-counter of the City of Ghent, at the Dienst Wegen, Bruggen en Waterlopen, Afdeling Innames Publieke Ruimte. You choose the form that matches your occupancy (temporary site zone, container, scaffolding, site trailer or (mobile) crane, or a delivery/removal).

How the application works in Ghent

Submit your application digitally via the e-counter of the City of Ghent.
If you occupy (part of) the roadway or a parking strip, a signage plan is mandatory.
The permit states which signs and signage you have to place. You rent them from us.

Points of attention

Applications are handled entirely digitally via the e-counter of the City of Ghent.
If you occupy the roadway or a parking strip, a signage plan is mandatory.
Take the low-emission zone (LEZ) in the Ghent city centre into account.

Frequently asked questions about the permit in Ghent

Do I need a permit in Ghent to park or work on the public domain?

Yes. If your works occupy (part of) the roadway, a parking strip or the pavement, you apply to the City of Ghent for a permit to occupy the public space. If you work entirely on your own property, you do not need an occupancy permit.

Where do I apply for the occupancy permit in Ghent?

Digitally via the e-counter of the City of Ghent, at the Dienst Wegen, Bruggen en Waterlopen, Afdeling Innames Publieke Ruimte. You choose the form that matches your occupancy (site zone, container, scaffolding, site trailer or crane, or a delivery/removal).

What does a public domain occupancy cost in Ghent?

The rate follows from the tax regulations of the City of Ghent and depends on the location, the period and the occupied surface area. You receive the exact amount when your application is processed.

Do I need a signage plan?

As soon as you occupy (part of) the roadway or a parking strip, a signage plan is mandatory. The permit states which signs and signage you have to place. You rent those signs from us.

Do I have to take the low-emission zone (LEZ) into account?

Yes. The Ghent city centre lies within a low-emission zone. Take this into account for the vehicles you deploy for the construction site and for deliveries and removals.

Can you arrange the permit for me?

Yes. We submit the application to the City of Ghent for you, follow it up and deliver the accompanying construction site signage on site on time. You do not have to deal with the e-counter yourself.

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 Ghent, 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 Ghent

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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Your request reaches us with all the details, so there is no need to call. Site at a standstill? Then do: 09 278 79 01 (maandag tot vrijdag 09:00 - 12:00).