Town planning comes under the jurisdiction of the Regions. Each region creates its own land use plan and establishes its own planning codes and regulations.

• Permits
  Before you can build anything on your land, you must obtain the appropriate permit. Here's an overview of planning permissions, subdivision permits and environmental permits, to help you understand the application procedures.


• Planning application steps
  The main stages of applying for planning permission are outlined here, along with a practical guide to finding all the information you'll need.


• Minor permits
  Do you want to build a swimming pool, terrace or veranda? Find out which types of work don't require planning permission or professionally drafted plans.


• Planning reports
  Planning reports give you information about the planning status of an existing property, but they also assess the feasibility of a future building project.


• Disclosure requirements
  In Flanders, The Decree on Regional Planning makes it compulsory to include planning information in deeds of sale or property adverts. Information here.


• Gewestplan
  Looking for an easy way to find planning information about a property in Flanders? The Regional Development Plans for the three Regions are now published on the Internet. Here's an overview of the content of the Gewestplan (Flemish Development Plan) and some tips for finding the information.


• Legal framework
  Regional Planning Decrees, Structural Plans and Regional Development Plans? Planning law can be confusing: these explanations should help.


• Main laws
  A brief overview doesn't always provide enough information: here's a list of the main urban planning laws of the Flemish Government mentioned in this section.