West Flanders

Public domain occupancy permit in Ypres

For work on the public domain in Ypres (West Flanders) you apply for an occupancy permit via Municipal form, with an indicative processing time of about 7 days. 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
Processing time: ± 7 days
Cost / fee: For use of the public domain during construction works, a fee of 0.50 euro per m² per day is payable.

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 Ypres

In Ypres you apply for written permission from the City of Ypres to place a container, scaffolding or other equipment. If the occupancy may cause traffic disruption, you first obtain advice from the mobility department (mobiliteit@ieper.be): 7 working days in advance with a traffic diversion, 3 working days without a diversion. Use of the public domain is only possible for municipal roads.

How the application works in Ypres

Apply for the written permission via the City of Ypres (Economy department).
In case of traffic disruption: mobility advice, 7 working days (with diversion) or 3 working days (without).
For regional roads, contact the Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer.

Points of attention

Use of the public domain is only possible for municipal roads; regional roads are handled via the AWV.
In case of traffic disruption, first obtain advice from the mobility department (mobiliteit@ieper.be).
Fee of 0.50 euro/m²/day for construction works.

Frequently asked questions about the permit in Ypres

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

Yes. If your work occupies (part of) the roadway, a parking strip or the pavement, you need a public domain occupancy permit in Ypres. If you work entirely on your own site, you don't.

Where do I apply for the occupancy permit in Ypres?

In Ypres the application is handled via the online application form of the city or municipality. You'll find the direct application link above under "Application platform"; we can also take the entire application off your hands.

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

Allow an indicative period of around 7 days. The exact deadline depends on the type of occupancy and the disruption you cause. You'll find it above under the procedure. So submit well in advance, so that both the permit and your construction site signage are ready in time.

What does occupying the public domain in Ypres cost?

For use of the public domain during construction works, a fee of 0.50 euro per m² per day is payable.

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 Ypres for me?

Yes. We submit the application in Ypres 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 Ypres, 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 Ypres

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).