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Apply for a tree-felling permit at your gemeente — formal letter under the Environment and Planning Act

Create your formal tree-felling application under the Environment and Planning Act (omgevingsplan/APV), with species protection, a replanting proposal and the 8-week decision term. Many gemeenten ask you to apply via the Omgevingsloket or their own form; enclose drawings and photos. Instant PDF download.

Updated: 2026-05-25Reviewed by FFCheck-redactie

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About your letterMunicipality where the tree standsApplicant typeApplicant addressChamber of Commerce number (required for legal entity) (optional)Ownership relation to the propertyAddress of the property where the tree stands (if different from applicant)Cadastral data (optional)Number of trees to fellTree speciesTrunk diameter at 1.30 m height (in cm)Estimated tree height (in m)Position of the tree on the propertyReason for fellingClarification of the reason (optional — strongly recommended) (optional)Replanting proposal (replanting duty under omgevingsplan/APV)Contact phone number

Mind the deadlineThe gemeente decides within 8 weeks and may extend this once by 6 weeks (Art. 16.64 Omgevingswet). Do not fell before the permit is final and mind the bird breeding season.

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FFCheck Mag Dit? generates application and notification letters under your company name based on Dutch administrative law and the gemeente APV. It is not legal counsel. For permits above €5,000 in expected investment or for complex multi-permit projects, consult a specialised permit advisor.