1. You enter your address
Enter your address, select your plot on the map and get a free estimate of your building space.
- Address
- Specialist
- Report
Permit-free building · check your plot
What can I build in my garden?
Enter your address and we show you how much you can build without a permit.
Buildings from the BAG · Kadaster via PDOK · Zoning plans from the DSO
See how it works
- A free estimate straight away
- € 45 for the report
- Within 1 working day
- Not happy? Money back
How it works
From address to verified report
You do the first part in a few minutes. A specialist checks the rest.
2. A specialist reviews it
A specialist checks your plot, the original house and the rules that apply to your garden.
3. Your report arrives within 1 working day
You receive a PDF by email with the map, the calculation and the number of square metres you can still build without a permit.
Your report
See what you get
A map, the figures and the explanation. So you can see exactly how your building space is calculated.
- Map with the building zone, 4 m zone and conflicting designations
- The areas and your remaining building space in m²
- The sliding scale and the calculation behind it
- The assumptions behind the result
- The rules within and beyond 4 metres of your house
- Reviewed and explained by a specialist
Our method
How we calculate your building space
From rules to building zone, in eight steps. We measure your plot, a specialist checks the assumptions.
1. Check the zoning plan
We check whether the omgevingsplan at your location restricts permit-free building, for example for a listed building or protected townscape.
2. Determine the yard
Using the land-use designations we establish which part of your plot belongs to the main building and counts as yard.
3. Identify the original main building
We establish what the original house is. Later extensions count as annexes, not as part of the main building.
4. Determine the front
We establish which facade is the front. That is usually the side facing the road, but not always.
5. Map existing structures
Sheds, extensions and canopies are drawn in based on the BAG and recent aerial photos.
6. Determine the back yard area
We draw a line 1 metre behind the front, parallel to the road. Everything behind it belongs to the back yard area.
7. Building zone and sliding scale
We apply the sliding scale to the building zone: 50% up to 100 m², 20% up to 300 m², 10% above that, with a maximum of 150 m². Minus what is already there is your space.
8. Generate and send the report
The specialist approves the calculation and you receive the report as a PDF, with map, figures and the sources used.
Price
One fixed price per address
The estimate is free. You only pay when you want the checked report.
Research it yourself or use our check?
| Do it yourself | Our check | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Find the rules and maps yourself | Report within 1 working day |
| Confidence | Interpret the rules yourself | A specialist reviews it |
| Cost | Your own time | Free estimate, € 45 report |
Permit-free report
€ 45incl. VAT, one-off
- In your inbox within 1 working day
- Checked by a specialist
- Money-back guarantee within 14 days
- Full refund if we cannot assess your plot
No account needed.
Included for BrickPilot subscribers.
Human review
Reviewed by a specialist
Behind this page is a specialist, not a search engine.
The specialist checks
- Is the original house identified correctly, including the front?
- Which land counts as yard and as building zone?
- Which designations and existing structures limit your space?
The report is advice, not a decision by the municipality.
Frequently asked questions
No. You enter your address and email address and pay straight away. The report arrives by email.
The estimate is free. The checked report costs € 45 incl. VAT per address. If you have a BrickPilot subscription, the report is included.
Within 1 working day of payment. If your plot is complicated, we let you know when it will take longer.
Then you get your money back in full. If you are not happy with the report, our money-back guarantee applies for 14 days.
No. The report is advice based on the national rules and public geodata. The municipality ultimately decides whether a structure is permit-free.
Neighbour law, rules of your owners' association (VvE), leasehold conditions, Bbl building-technical requirements and welstand (design review). These can limit your plans too, so check them separately.
About this check
Built by BrickPilot
Who we are
BrickPilot builds software for real estate professionals and works with zoning plans, cadastral data and building rules every day.
Why we built this
You want to know if there is room for an extension or shed. You should not have to work through every building rule to find out.
How your report is made
We combine public data with your plot on the map. A specialist checks the calculation and assumptions before you receive the report.
What we do not cover
We advise on permit-free building space. Neighbour law, owners’ association rules, leasehold, building-technical requirements and design review are outside this check. The municipality makes the final decision.
Want to know what you can build on your plot?
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