Province of Utrecht: applying for compensation for damage arising from the removal of earth

You can request compensation in the following cases:

• You have applied for an earth removal permit.
• You are the holder of a permit.
• You have submitted your objections to an earth removal permit.
• You have suffered damage as a result of an earth removal permit. This applies both for damage you have suffered in the past and for damage you will suffer in the future as a result of an earth removal permit.
• It is not reasonable for you to have to suffer the damage, either in whole or in part.
• The damage is not covered, or is insufficiently covered, by other means.

This is how you request compensation:

• Go to the online Omgevingsloket (in Dutch). This is the service counter for environmental and planning permits.

• Do the permit check.

• Log in.

• You can submit your request by completing the e-form.

• If necessary, add attachments to your application.

You apply to the province for compensation. This is the province that made the decision on the earth removal permit.

Did the Minister for Infrastructure and Water Management make the decision? In that case, you should apply for compensation with them.

The provincial authorities will make a decision on your application within 8 weeks. However, if the provincial authorities deem it necessary, they can extend this period by a maximum of 6 weeks

You can object to the decision on your application within 6 weeks. Do you disagree with the decision? In that case, you can appeal through the courts within 6 weeks.