What is planning permission?
Planning permission is an authorisation attached to a building that defines its use, external appearance, load-bearing structures, etc. Some plots are also covered by planning permission.
Firstly, you must determine whether your project requires new permission for certain types of work (e.g. construction, demolition, change of use, felling a tall tree, significantly modifying the ground relief, erecting a sign, chimney or shutter, replacing a bay window).
How can the hub.brussels team help you with planning permission?
Our team provides personalised, free and confidential assistance to Brussels-based companies on issues relating to town planning in the Brussels-Capital Region:
- we can advise you on the obligations associated with town planning and urban regulations
- we determine whether your project is feasible and whether you need planning permission
- we can help you put together the file and appendices you’re preparing
- we help you understand the decisions of the administrative authorities
The role of hub.brussels is not to assist you in an appeal against a town planning authority decision. However, please note that the Brussels Chamber of Commerce (BECI) can advise you on the initial steps to take. You can find out more here (FR).
The different stages for compiling your application in three instructional videos