Construction of driveway or entryway
What is it?
For YOU as a citizen, business or institution, it is prohibited to have a parcel of land out onto the public road via a sidewalk or public green space without a permit from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. You will therefore have to apply for a permit from the municipality for such an intention.
How does it work?
As road authority, the municipality must grant permission for a motor vehicle to use a sidewalk or public green space in order to reach the public road from a private property. This often requires the sidewalk or green space to be adapted (e.g. lowered or paved). The construction of this driveway is carried out by the municipality of Kerkrade or its subcontractor.
The college shall prohibit the making or alteration of the driveway/road if:
- thereby endangering traffic on the road;
- it comes at the expense of a public parking space without necessity;
- the public green space is unacceptably degraded as a result;
- there is an egress from a plot already accessed by another egress, and the construction of this second egress is at the expense of a public parking space or public green space.
Permit is also required if there is no raised sidewalk or green space between the plot and the public road. The permit is required to drive over the sidewalk in order to reach one's own plot. Permission may also be requested before or during road reconstruction projects to construct a driveway structure. The work involved will then be carried out during the planned road reconstruction.
What to do?
You notify the municipality that you want to build or change an entrance or exit driveway. Do this at least 4 weeks before you want to start building. Via Omgevingsloket online you can check whether you need to apply for an environmental permit. You can submit the application online immediately. Use your DigiD. You can also download and print the form.
Companies can only apply online. Please use eRecognition for this purpose
What should I bring?
- photo of the existing situation
- sketch of the desired situation
What does it cost?
Fees are due for requesting an entrance permit. For the year 2023, these are €25. In addition, the cost of constructing the driveway will be charged and you must pay this before the work begins.
The construction cost for a driveway of up to 3 m is €468.00. The surcharge per m or part thereof above 3 m is € 70.00 (rates 2023).
In deviating situations, for example in the case of widening an existing driveway or in cases of obstacles at the level of the driveway to be built or widened, a rate is applied which is determined on the basis of the applicable hourly rates for personnel and equipment. The cost is €61.00 and €19.00 per hour respectively.
How long does it take?
If your request is approved, you will receive the requested permit after 8 weeks.
A payment slip will be sent for settlement of construction costs, permit fees and any widening costs
After processing payment, the driveway will be constructed by the municipality within 3 weeks.
Additional information
The construction of this driveway structure will be performed by the Municipality of Kerkrade or its subcontractor.