Not all constructions have the same impact on the landscape. In order to minimise processing time for so-called "minor works", in the Flemish region, some types of work can be performed without planning permission or architect's plans. Such cases are referred to simply as "minor permits".
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In Belgium's three regions, new legislation requires certain planning information to be provided when you place an ad or when a property sale or rental agreement is concluded. This additional information is primarily intended to protect those purchasing properties, but also serves as proof of the quality of the property in question.
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Here is a non-exhaustive list of the main Articles of the Flemish Decree on Regional Planning (D.R.O.) of 18 May 1999, which is referred to in this section.
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As well as advertisements, the disclosure requirement applies to deeds of sale and some lease agreements. In addition to the legislation previously in force, both notarised deeds of sale and private sale agreements must now include the following information:
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The Flemish Development Plan, called the "Gewestplan", is a map of all the plots of land in the Flemish Region, labelled according to their land use designation.
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Town planning comes under the jurisdiction of the Regions. Each region passes its own planning laws and regulations and establishes its own Development Plan. To help you find your way around, here's an overview of the different laws in force in Flanders:
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There are three types of permits in Wallonia:
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Subdivision consists of splitting a piece of land into two or more separate plots, with a view to building on or selling the newly created plots. Subdivision permits are subject to a series of terms and conditions that must be fulfilled before planning permission can be granted.
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Before starting any building work, you must contact your local planning office to find out whether you need planning permission for your project. Planning permission is required in the vast majority of cases.
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Environmental permits study the environmental impact of your planned project. There are three categories of permits, depending on the environmental impact of the activities in question.
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Here's an overview of the main stages of applying for planning permission, as well as a practical guide to help you find all the information you need.
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Planning reports ("Certificats d'urbanisme") are informative documents that are issued on request by the local authority in which the property is located. These documents can be requested before starting building work or buying a piece of land, to check the full planning status of the property.
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In Wallonia, the Walloon Code of Town and Country Planning, Urban Development and Heritage (CWATUP) makes it compulsory to include certain planning information on public signs.
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The Walloon Development Plan, called the "Plan de Secteur", is a map of all the plots of land in the Walloon Region, labelled according to their land use designation.
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Town planning comes under the jurisdiction of the Regions. Each region passes its own planning laws and regulations and establishes its own Development Plan. To help you find your way around, here's an overview of the different laws in force in Wallonia:
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Here is a non-exhaustive list of the main Articles of the Walloon Code of Town and Country Planning, Urban Development and Heritage, which is referred to in this section.
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There are three types of permits:
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Subdivision consists of splitting a piece of land into two or more separate plots, with a view to building on or selling the newly created plots.
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Before starting any building work, you must contact your local planning office to find out whether you need planning permission, which is required in the vast majority of cases.
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Environmental permits, formerly called "land use permits", study the environmental impact of your planned project. There are three categories of permits, depending on the environmental impact of the activities in question.
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Here's an overview of the main stages of applying for planning permission, as well as a practical guide to help you find all the information you need.
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In Brussels, as in Wallonia and Flanders, a simplified administrative procedure is in place for certain types of building work. By law, some work can be performed without planning permission, the approval of a planning officer or architect's plans.
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Planning reports are informative documents that are issued on request by the local authority in which the property is located. These documents can be requested before starting building work or buying a piece of land, to check the full planning status of the property.
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In Brussels, the Brussels Town Planning Code (the COBAT) makes it compulsory for private individuals and solicitors to include certain planning information in advertisements. However, breaches are not always punished.
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The Regional Land Use Plan, or "PRAS", is a map of all the plots of land in the Brussels Region, labelled according to their land use designation.
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