Which permits are involved in a renovation?
Depending on the nature of the renovation, you may need an omgevingsvergunning, a notification or permit for fire-safe use, and sometimes an amendment to your exploitatievergunning (operating permit) if the layout changes.
We assess which procedures apply to your renovation and make sure your venue can reopen safely and with the right permits in place.
When do you need this?
When you change the layout, increase the number of visitors, make structural alterations, or add something like a kitchen or an extraction system. A changed floor plan can also have consequences for your existing permits.
Not sure whether your renovation requires a permit? We assess this during the intake.
Which documents do you need?
- Existing and new floor plans of the premises
- Description of the renovation and installations
- Details of maximum occupancy and escape routes
- Valid operating permit for the venue
Wij vertellen u tijdens de gratis intake precies welke stukken in uw situatie nodig zijn.
How the process works
- 1
Free intake
We determine which permits and notifications are required.
- 2
Documents and drawings
We prepare the necessary drawings and supporting documentation.
- 3
Submitting the application or notification
We submit the correct applications and notifications.
- 4
Decision
You can reopen safely and with the right permits in place.
What does a renovation / use permit cost?
For arranging the permits around your renovation, we charge a fixed service fee.
Depending on the procedure, the gemeente (municipality) charges its own fees (leges). Construction costs and third-party costs are separate from our service fee.
What the gemeente charges on top
| What the gemeente charges for | Amount | Tariff year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment permit — planning activity within the plan (spatial part) | €565.50 | 2026 | Gemeente Amsterdam |
| Environment permit — building activity (technical part)This fee is a percentage of the construction cost on a sliding scale, with a € 250 minimum. We deliberately quote no flat figure: for a renovation of any size it quickly runs into thousands of euros. | Not published | 2026 | Gemeente Amsterdam |
| Fire-safety use permitThe fee table lists no separate tariff for this; fire-safe use is handled within the environment permit. | Not published | 2026 | Gemeente Amsterdam |
These are the gemeente's own fees, separate from our service fee, and are payable to Gemeente Amsterdam. Leges are revised on 1 January each year. Last checked by us on 26 July 2026 — always verify the current amount with the gemeente before you budget.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I always need a permit for a renovation?
- Not always — it depends on the nature and scale of the work. During the intake we assess which permits or notifications apply to you.
- Does my exploitatievergunning need to be amended?
- If the layout or the number of visitors changes, an amendment may be required. We arrange this at the same time as the renovation procedures.
Related permits
Let us arrange your renovation / use permit
A fixed price, no surprises. We handle the whole application so you can focus on your business.
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