Amsterdam · Permit · Structural Safety

Roof Terrace Permit or Legalisation: One Complete Process.

Avoid enforcement measures or a construction stop. Aboss provides the technical expertise and regulatory certainty required for an approved roof terrace. We bridge your ambition and the requirements of the Municipality of Amsterdam.

Roof terrace · Permit application · Eurocode calculations · Amsterdam

Roof terrace permit Amsterdam

What We Deliver

We do not provide isolated drawings. We deliver a complete, defensible permit dossier.

  • Feasibility: zoning assessment and first structural capacity check.
  • Technical design: drawings compliant with planning and aesthetic review.
  • Structural safety: Eurocode calculations for roof load and guardrails.

Permit Management

A successful permit depends on consistency between drawings, calculations and technical logic.

  • Full permit submission via the DSO.
  • Handling of municipal questions and additions.
  • Clear version control throughout the process.

Construction Supervision

Deviations during construction are a frequent cause of enforcement and resale issues.

  • Technical supervision during execution.
  • Coordination with contractors.
  • Final result aligned with the granted permit.

Regulatory Context

In the Netherlands, roof terraces are almost never permit-free. Under the Environmental Planning Act, changing roof use and structural load requires formal approval.

  • Permit required: change of function and structural impact.
  • Bbl requirements: fire safety, fall protection and structural stability.
  • Risk without permit: enforcement, fines and insurance complications.

Our 5-Step Process

  1. Initial feasibility scan and inspection.
  2. Measured drawings of the existing situation.
  3. Structural calculations and technical report.
  4. Permit submission and municipal coordination.
  5. Execution guidance and compliant completion.

Municipality of Amsterdam

Amsterdam applies strict enforcement on roof terraces, using inspections and aerial imagery. A technically sound permit dossier is essential.

  • Specific aesthetic rules in historic districts.
  • Additional requirements for listed buildings.
  • Complex existing structures require careful calculations.

Legalisation after Enforcement

Received an enforcement notice? Many roof terraces can still be legalised if adapted correctly.

  • Assessment of existing construction and visibility.
  • Design adjustments where required.
  • Legalisation permit submission.

FAQ

Is approval from the homeowners association required?

Yes. The roof is typically common property. We provide the technical documentation needed for approval.

What about neighbour privacy rules?

Distance and privacy rules apply. We advise on screens and positioning.

Is a structural calculation mandatory?

Yes, without exception. Municipality and insurers require proof of structural safety.

Avoid Enforcement or Delays

Secure your roof terrace with a technically and legally robust approach by Aboss Bouwadvies.