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Omgevingswet complicates environmental enforcement in the Netherlands

Omgevingswet environmental enforcement Rli administrative burden Dutch spatial planning

The Council for the Environment and Infrastructure (Rli) has issued an advisory to the Dutch government warning that the Omgevingswet (Environment Act) is complicating environmental supervision and enforcement.

According to the Rli, enforcers have lost oversight and guidance due to the law's structure. The shift from a permit-based system to one centered on general rules means that violations and nuisances are often only identified after they have occurred, necessitating retroactive corrections. This process has reportedly increased administrative workloads, forcing inspectors to spend more time at desks and less time conducting on-site inspections, which allows some violations to remain undetected.

The Rli has called on Minister Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan to develop plans to improve the law's practical functionality. Recommendations include establishing mandatory agreements between authorities, municipalities, and the business community regarding the specific data required for applications to reduce uncertainty and frustration.

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Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan · Netherlands · Omgevingswet · Raad voor de leefomgeving en infrastructuur

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Administrative burdens for supervisors have increased due to the processing of more individual notifications and applications. goudsdagblad.nl · www.upday.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Rli urges Minister Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan to present plans to make the law more workable in practice. goudsdagblad.nl · www.upday.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The Rli advises that enforcers have less overview and guidance under the Omgevingswet. vastgoedjournaal.nl · goudsdagblad.nl · www.upday.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Increased desk work prevents inspectors from conducting on-site company visits, allowing more violations to go unnoticed. goudsdagblad.nl · www.upday.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Omgevingswet relies more on general rules rather than prior permits, meaning errors are often only detected after they occur. goudsdagblad.nl · www.upday.com

Sources

Toezicht op omgevingsregels lastiger met Omgevingswet [vastgoedjournaal.nl]
Onderzoek: handhaving moeilijker onder nieuwe wet voor omgeving [goudsdagblad.nl]
Milieutoezicht loopt vast door Omgevingswet: inspecteurs waarschuwen voor blinde vlekken | Het laatste binnenlandse en buitenlandse nieuws - upday News [www.upday.com]