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Public domain occupancy permit in Geraardsbergen

For work on the public domain in Geraardsbergen (East Flanders) you apply for an occupancy permit via EagleBE, with an indicative processing time of about 10 days. We take that application completely off your hands and align it with your construction site signage.

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Application platform
EagleBE, application page
Processing time
± 10 days
Cost / fee
Basic fee of €25, increased by €0.50 per day and per m² of occupied surface. If you close a street, the €25 base applies plus €125 per day. Certain categories are exempt, but the permit remains mandatory.

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 Geraardsbergen

In Geraardsbergen you submit your application via EagleBE, at least 10 working days before the start of the occupancy on a municipal road. If you close a street, that becomes 15 working days. For an occupancy on a regional road outside the carriageway, it can be up to 2 calendar days in advance.

How the application works in Geraardsbergen

  • Municipal roads: at least 10 working days before the start of the occupancy.
  • Closing a street: at least 15 working days in advance.
  • Regional roads outside the carriageway: up to 2 calendar days in advance.
  • Via your EagleBE account you can easily request an extension later.

Points of attention

  • Ten working days on municipal roads, fifteen for a street closure.
  • A street closure costs €125 per day on top of the basic fee.
  • You request extensions via your EagleBE account.

Frequently asked questions about the permit in Geraardsbergen

Do I need a permit in Geraardsbergen for work on the public domain?
Yes. If your work takes up (part of) the carriageway, a parking lane or the pavement, you need a public domain occupancy permit in Geraardsbergen. If you work entirely on your own property, you don't.
Where do I apply for the occupancy permit in Geraardsbergen?
In Geraardsbergen the application is handled digitally via EagleBE, the online occupancy platform. You'll 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 Geraardsbergen?
Expect an indicative processing time of about 10 days. The exact deadline depends on the type of occupancy and the disruption you cause. You can read them above under 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 Geraardsbergen?
Basic fee of €25, increased by €0.50 per day and per m² of occupied surface. If you close a street, the €25 base applies plus €125 per day. Certain categories are exempt, but the permit remains mandatory.
Do I need a signage plan?
As soon as you take up (part of) the carriageway or a parking lane, 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 Geraardsbergen for me?
Yes. We submit the application in Geraardsbergen 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 Geraardsbergen, SB250-compliant, with optional delivery and installation.

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Apply for your permit in Geraardsbergen

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.

The site

What are you occupying? More than one answer possible.

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

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.

Up to 5 files of 4 MB. Pdf or photo (jpg, png, heic, webp).

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).

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