Do you act for public authorities or businesses?

Both. We have an extensive public sector practice and also act for private parties, particularly in real estate and construction, chemicals, ports, energy and food.

Do I need a nature permit for my construction project?

That depends on the activity and its possible effects on protected nature, such as nitrogen deposition on a Natura 2000 site. We assess this for you, preferably before you apply for a permit.

REACH is the European regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. We advise businesses on the obligations that arise from it.

Can I object to a permit that has been granted?

Often, yes, provided you are an interested party and observe the time limit. That time limit is usually six weeks, so contact us promptly.

What does compensation for expropriation involve?

In the event of expropriation, the owner is entitled to full compensation. We assess whether the government’s offer is correct and assist you in the proceedings.

Do you also advise on the Environment and Planning Act?

Yes. The Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet) has been in force since 1 January 2024. We advise on its consequences for your plans, permits and ongoing projects.

Administrative law

Bavelaar Advocaten & Rechtsanwälte advises public authorities and businesses in property, construction, energy and industry on Dutch planning and environmental law, permits, nitrogen, public procurement and expropriation. We act in administrative and civil proceedings, both for and against the government.

For many years we have worked for a large number of public authorities and for businesses in real estate, construction, energy, ports and industry. We advise on permits, spatial plans and tenders, and assist you in administrative and civil proceedings.

Mr. Lex de Kok

Lawyer (advocaat)

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For public authorities

You adopt plans, grant permits or run tenders

For businesses

You want to carry out a project or challenge a decision

Both sides of the table

Because we work for public authorities as well as for businesses, we know how an administrative body assesses an application and where a project can run aground legally. We put that knowledge to work in environment plans and permits, environmental permits and REACH, public procurement and expropriation.

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From permit to Council of State

Our lawyer (advocaat) in this field has practised since 1992 and has worked for a large number of public authorities for many years. He is a member of the Dutch Construction Law Association and the Dutch Environmental Law Association, and follows new developments closely, such as the Environment and Planning Act, circular construction and the nitrogen issue.

Articles on administrative law

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Nitrogen and the nature permit for construction projects

Administrative law

Since the end of the PAS and the construction exemption, nitrogen has been a key issue for almost every larger project. What do you need to take into account?

The Environment and Planning Act since 2024: what changes for your project?

Administrative law

The environment plan replaces the zoning plan and permits have new names. What does the Environment and Planning Act mean in practice?

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Frequently asked questions about administrative law

Both. We have an extensive public sector practice and also act for private parties, particularly in real estate and construction, chemicals, ports, energy and food.
That depends on the activity and its possible effects on protected nature, such as nitrogen deposition on a Natura 2000 site. We assess this for you, preferably before you apply for a permit.
REACH is the European regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. We advise businesses on the obligations that arise from it.
Often, yes, provided you are an interested party and observe the time limit. That time limit is usually six weeks, so contact us promptly.
In the event of expropriation, the owner is entitled to full compensation. We assess whether the government’s offer is correct and assist you in the proceedings.
Yes. The Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet) has been in force since 1 January 2024. We advise on its consequences for your plans, permits and ongoing projects.