Act No. 566 of 2006 containing new rules regarding town and country planning (Town and Country Planning Act).

Wet van 20 oktober 2006, houdende nieuwe regels omtrent de ruimtelijke ordening (Wet ruimtelijke ordening).

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LEX-FAOC084851

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This Act makes provision for the planning of public space in the Netherlands at various levels of the administration and to regulate permission for specified constructions and destination of private property.The Act requires various types and policies (including a national planning) to be adopted taking into account environmental impact assessment reports. Destination plans and project plans shall be submitted, if relevant, to Water Boards.The Act does not apply to state waterworks. Various provisions concern coordination with environmental and water management and conservation policies.

Implemented by: Decree No. 145 of 2008 relative to town and country planning. (2008-04-21)
Repeals: Town and Country Planning Act. (2005-02-11)

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