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Do you need a permit to remove a load-bearing wall?

For a project in the Netherlands, IPLO states that removing a load-bearing wall requires a permit for the technical building activity. Check local rules as well.

Draagmuur Gigant · Updated 24 September 2026

Check the complete project

Use the Omgevingsloket permit check for the actual address and full alteration. Facade work, a listed building or an extension may add requirements. Discuss uncertainties with the municipality.

Agree on documents and timing

Identify who applies, supplies calculations and drawings, and responds to requests for further information. Include municipal fees and changes to the design in your agreements. Set the final start only after the required permissions and conditions have been checked. Preparation, application processing and construction are separate stages.

Your checklist

  • Check the full project and address
  • Name the person responsible for the application
  • Keep final permissions and drawings
Sources and further reading

Omgevingsloket · IPLO

General information about projects in the Netherlands. Your building requires its own assessment and design.

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