Omgevingswetachtige

Omgevingswetachtige is a term used in Dutch policy and governance discussions to describe regulations or projects that resemble the Omgevingswet. The Omgevingswet itself aims at a coherent approach to environment, building, and spatial planning, often through integrated procedures and instruments such as the omgevingsvergunning and the omgevingsplan. The concept is mainly employed in debates about local pilots or policy frameworks to indicate that an initiative pursues a comparable, integrated, and digitized approach.

Typical features of an omgevingswetachtige approach include an integrated permit procedure, a single digital service channel, potentially shorter processing times, and alignment with spatial and environmental objectives. It is commonly applied to projects or programs involving municipalities, water boards, or provinces that seek to simplify regulation by consolidating multiple rules into one environmental rule or one omgevingsplan. The term is also used to emphasize factors important for successful implementation, such as citizen participation, transparency, and enforceability.

While the term often carries a positive connotation related to efficiency and clarity, an omgevingswetachtige approach can raise questions about legitimacy, oversight, and transition costs. In practice, instruments and procedures may vary by municipality or region. See also Omgevingswet, Omgevingsvergunning, Omgevingsplan.