Administrative authorization process

• EIA Decree
• Nature Conservation Act
• Environmental Management Act
• Water Act
• Water Decree

Depending on the technology that is used and the location, some projects may have to apply for All-In-One permits for Physical Aspects (omgevingsvergunning – environmental permit). For onshore wind project, the process goes as follows:
• The intention to undertake activities that fall under the Environmental Impact Assessment must be made public. This is the case for most projects.
• The scope and level of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to be drawn up will be assessed by the authority who will consult advisers and other administrative bodies.
• After the consultation has taken place, the EIA study will be drawn up, determining and outlining the environmental effects of the project.
• In case the EIA consists of a plan or decision, the competent authority is only able to adopt the EIA in case the EIA procedure up until that step has been carried out completely and in a correct manner. Incorrect or incomplete procedure may lead to annulment of the decision.
• The last phase of the extensive EIA is the evaluation and monitoring of the environmental consequences of the project.
In the case of rooftop PV, projects are often exempt for permits. Ground-mounted PV always requires an All-in-one Permit for Physical Aspects. Rooftop-mounted PV only requires this permit if the following conditions are not met:
• The panels are on a roof
• The panels consist of an integrated inverter. If this is not the case, the inverter must be within the building
• The panels must not protrude and stay within the roof surface in the case of a sloping roof
• The panels must be places in or directly on the surface of the roof
• The angle of inclination of the roof surface and that of the panels must be equal
• The panels must be equal distance from the edge as its height
• Monuments, protected towns or villages may not have panels put in place without the necessary permits
In the case of offshore wind, the Government will already have decided where wind farms can be constructed, as offshore wind projects are subject to competitive tenders.

• Department of Waterways and Public Works
• Municipalities
• EIA Commission
• Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment
• Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation
• Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
• TSO / DSOs
• Directorate-General for Aviation and Maritime Affairs