Other permits and exemptions

• Transport permit

  Information about applying for a transport permit for loose gunpowder.

• Organising bingo

  More information about organizing bingo (small game of chance).

• Getting started with a garden facade, insect hotel, root zone, public green space, planter or bench

  Rules for green ideas in your street or neighbourhood.

• Organising a demonstration, event or rally

  You can organise a demonstration, event or rally. This must be a peaceful gathering in a public space.

• Street performances

  Street performers who want to perform their acts must follow a number of rules.

• Carbide shooting and lighting bonfires

  Carbide shooting is only allowed with an exemption on 31 December from 10 am to 6 pm.

• Inspecting a permit or construction file

  Inspect a permit or file and/or drawings at the Town Hall.

• Barbecuing in public spaces

  Barbecuing in parks and public fields.

• Private bench in public space

  Rules for placing or moving a bench in public spaces.

• Geocaching

  Geocaching is an outdoor game in which participants try to find hidden treasure using a GPS receiver or telephone.

• Apply for a collection permit

  Do you want to collect for charity in the City of Leeuwarden? You may need a permit for this.

• Letting vacant housing

  Is your property for sale and vacated? The property may be temporarily let under the Vacant Property Act.

• Soil information

  There are cases where a soil survey may be necessary. For example, when applying for an environmental permit.

• Pitch permit

  You need a permit to offer goods or services for sale, or to hold a promotional campaign from a fixed location.

• Shopping hours in Leeuwarden

  An exemption to keep your shop open a little longer than is permitted on a one-off basis.

• Removing asbestos

  You are not permitted to remove asbestos yourself. You need the local authority’s permission for this.

• Organising a lottery

  You need a licence to organise a lottery in which prizes are awarded.

• Mooring permit

  Apply for a mooring permit or environmental and planning permit if you want to berth an ark or a houseboat in public water in Leeuwarden for a longer period of time.

• Noise nuisance exemption

  A noise exemption for construction work, demolition work, company parties or music on a terrace.

• Use of public space

  You want to use public space. For example, to install a construction crane, container or advertising sign.