Inspecting a permit or construction file
You can inspect construction files and permits. How and where depends on the year in which the file or permit was created. Digital copies of many older files are available for inspection, but only at Historical Centre Leeuwarden (HCL). Files that are not available in digital format can be inspected at the Town Hall, by appointment. Files from 2024 and later are only available in digital format.
Inspecting permits or construction files from 2024 or later
These are only available in digital format. Please contact the City of Leeuwarden, and we will be sure to send you a link that you can use to download the file or permit.
Inspecting a permit or construction file from before 2024
Whether the permit or construction file can be inspected digitally and/or on site will depend on the year it was created and the previous local authority.
Historical centre Leeuwarden (HCL)
Is the year in which the file or permit was created listed in the previous table? In that case, these files are only available in digital format, and you will need to request them via the HCL (opens in new tab) website. You will then receive an email containing a link you can use to download the file or permit:
| Local authority | Construction file | Environmental file | Environmental permit | Reports with piling plans, cone penetration tests and foundations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baarderadeel | 1905–1983 | 1916–1983 | ||
| Boarnsterhim | 1984–2010 | 1984–2013 | 2010–2013 | |
| Idaarderadeel | 1885–1983 | |||
| Leeuwarden (municipal clerk’s office) | (1839) 1858–1990 | |||
| Leeuwarden (municipal architect, later the Municipal Public Works Department) | 1845–1897 | |||
| Leeuwarden (Building Control Department) | 1904–1990 | 1917–1990 | ||
| Leeuwarderadeel | 1889–2017 | 1990–2010 | 2010–2017 | |
| Littenseradiel | 1984–2010 | 1984–2013 | 2010–2013 | |
| Rauwerderhem | 1901–1983 | |||
| Utingeradeel | 1904–1983 |
Files from other years
Is the year the file or permit was created not listed in the table? In that case, the following applies:
- Files from the period 1990 to 2002
The files from this period are currently being digitised and are temporarily available to a limited extent. It may therefore take several weeks before you receive the information available. We will do our best to send the information to you in digital format as soon as possible. Use the contact form (opens in new tab) if you wish to view construction files from this period. Complete this form as fully as possible and, in doing so, accurately indicate what information you need.
- Files from the period 2003 to 2023
To view a construction file from the period 2003–2023, you can make an appointment (opens in new tab) at Town Hall. These files are only available on paper. Let us know at least 5 working days in advance what you want to view.
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
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Inspecting permits or construction files from 2024 or later
These are only available in digital format. Please contact the City of Leeuwarden, and we will be sure to send you a link that you can use to download the file or permit.
Inspecting a permit or construction file from before 2024
Whether the permit or construction file can be inspected digitally and/or on site will depend on the year it was created and the previous local authority.
Historical centre Leeuwarden (HCL)
Is the year in which the file or permit was created listed in the previous table? In that case, these files are only available in digital format, and you will need to request them via the HCL (opens in new tab) website. You will then receive an email containing a link you can use to download the file or permit:
| Local authority | Construction file | Environmental file | Environmental permit | Reports with piling plans, cone penetration tests and foundations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baarderadeel | 1905–1983 | 1916–1983 | ||
| Boarnsterhim | 1984–2010 | 1984–2013 | 2010–2013 | |
| Idaarderadeel | 1885–1983 | |||
| Leeuwarden (municipal clerk’s office) | (1839) 1858–1990 | |||
| Leeuwarden (municipal architect, later the Municipal Public Works Department) | 1845–1897 | |||
| Leeuwarden (Building Control Department) | 1904–1990 | 1917–1990 | ||
| Leeuwarderadeel | 1889–2017 | 1990–2010 | 2010–2017 | |
| Littenseradiel | 1984–2010 | 1984–2013 | 2010–2013 | |
| Rauwerderhem | 1901–1983 | |||
| Utingeradeel | 1904–1983 |
Files from other years
Is the year the file or permit was created not listed in the table? In that case, the following applies:
- Files from the period 1990 to 2002
The files from this period are currently being digitised and are temporarily available to a limited extent. It may therefore take several weeks before you receive the information available. We will do our best to send the information to you in digital format as soon as possible. Use the contact form (opens in new tab) if you wish to view construction files from this period. Complete this form as fully as possible and, in doing so, accurately indicate what information you need.
- Files from the period 2003 to 2023
To view a construction file from the period 2003–2023, you can make an appointment (opens in new tab) at Town Hall. These files are only available on paper. Let us know at least 5 working days in advance what you want to view.
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.