Permit to lay cables and pipelines

If you want to lay cables and pipelines (including appurtenances) in public land within a Dutch municipality, you will need a permit. You can obtain this permit from your local municipal authority. With your permit application, you must enclose land registry details and details about the pipelines or cables.

Laying cables and pipelines in a provincial road or waterway

If you want to lay cables and pipelines in or under a provincial road or waterway, you may need dispensation or a permit from the provincial authorities. For more information, please contact your provincial authorities.

Compensation for rerouting

You may be entitled to compensation as a cable and pipe manager when you are negatively affected because of cables and pipes being rerouted. This refers to rerouting because of changes in the infrastructure in the management area of the Minister of Infrastructure and the Environment.

Online application procedure via Message Box

The application to the municipal authorities for a permit or dispensation can also be made online via Message Box.