{"id":58076,"date":"2025-05-06T13:20:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T13:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christiesrealestatebelgium.be\/?p=58076"},"modified":"2025-05-06T13:38:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T13:38:47","slug":"urban-planning-permit-reform-in-wallonia-a-long-awaited-simplification-from-may-1-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christiesrealestatebelgium.be\/en\/urban-planning-permit-reform-in-wallonia-a-long-awaited-simplification-from-may-1-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Planning Permit Reform in Wallonia: A Long-Awaited Simplification from May 1, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"58076\" class=\"elementor elementor-58076 elementor-58054\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-166a662 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"166a662\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c2a0c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c2a0c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72426600 BCX0\" lang=\"NL-NL\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 20.85px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"NL-NL\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72426600 BCX0\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Good news for property owners, investors, and real estate professionals in Wallonia: from May 1, 2025, new rules will significantly simplify procedures related to urban planning permits. This reform of the Code of Territorial Development (CoDT) aims to reduce administrative burdens, speed up projects, and encourage both renovation and the energy transition. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW72426600 BCX0\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;\">CoDT<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72426600 BCX0\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"> ) aims to reduce administrative burdens, speed up projects, and encourage both renovation and the energy transition.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b259d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b259d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW232562589 BCX0\" lang=\"NL-NL\" xml:lang=\"NL-NL\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232562589 BCX0\">Which works will no longer require a permit?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f83da2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f83da2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The list of acts and works exempt from permits is expanding considerably. From May 1, 2025, you will no longer need to apply for an urban planning permit for many everyday minor works, provided certain rules are respected (notably, not being located in a flood-risk area).  <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Among the new exemptions:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Home extensions:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fEnlargements, verandas, garden sheds, and technical rooms become more accessible administratively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Energy installations:<\/span><\/b>\u202f<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Installation of solar panels (on roofs or on the ground, depending on the area) and heat pumps, including geothermal pumps up to 500 meters deep.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mobility spaces:<\/span><\/b>\u202f<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creation of bicycle or scooter shelters and covered parking up to 60 m\u00b2, both on private and public land.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Private swimming pools:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fConstruction of a swimming pool without a permit under certain conditions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Small improvements:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fInstallation of shutters, railings, or fences not visible from public spaces, installation of air conditioners, creation of retaining walls up to 1 meter high.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Horeca sector:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fInstallation of seasonal terraces up to 100 m\u00b2 for hospitality businesses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Others:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Temporary installation of measuring masts for wind turbines, felling of trees in urgent cases (with the mayor\u2019s prior agreement), opening or modification of roof windows on flat roofs, restoration of riverbanks after natural disasters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fbabca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fbabca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63332662 BCX0\" lang=\"NL-NL\" xml:lang=\"NL-NL\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63332662 BCX0\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW63332662 BCX0\"> time-saving<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63332662 BCX0\"> and flexible reform for all<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80b8996 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80b8996\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal of this reform is twofold: to offer more flexibility to citizens and professionals, while reducing the burden on municipal and regional administrations. Procedures are simplified, waiting times are shortened, and full digitalization is planned for September 2025, promising a fully paperless process in the future. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;This reform will have a positive impact not only on applicants and their architects but also on municipal and regional urban planning officers. It will reduce the amount of paperwork and eliminate repeated requests for information thanks to the &#8216;Only Once&#8217; principle.&#8221;<\/span><\/i> <br \/><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 Fran\u00e7ois Desquesnes, Walloon Government<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d605337 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d605337\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94675828 BCX0\" lang=\"NL-NL\" xml:lang=\"NL-NL\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94675828 BCX0\">Important: Conditions apply<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-261b3d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"261b3d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52237005 BCX0\" lang=\"NL-NL\" xml:lang=\"NL-NL\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52237005 BCX0\">Not all exemptions are automatic. Some works are still subject to restrictions, especially in flood-risk areas or for constructions that may impact public spaces or heritage sites. It is therefore essential to check the specific situation of your property before starting any work.  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW52237005 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a957e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9a957e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255686457 BCX0\" lang=\"NL-NL\" xml:lang=\"NL-NL\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255686457 BCX0\">Why is this reform a major step forward?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e42c3a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e42c3a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Easier real estate projects:<\/span>\u202f<\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Less paperwork, less waiting, more responsiveness for both individuals and professionals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Promotes energy renovation:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Solar installations and heat pumps are now more accessible, supporting Wallonia\u2019s energy transition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Modernizes administration:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Preparation for complete digitalization of files, for greater efficiency and transparency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e30e2b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e30e2b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW90187955 BCX0\" lang=\"NL-NL\" xml:lang=\"NL-NL\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90187955 BCX0\">In summary<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f629293 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f629293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The CoDT reform, effective May 1, 2025, marks a turning point for real estate in Wallonia. Many everyday minor works can be carried out without a permit, provided the applicable rules are followed. This administrative simplification represents a significant time saver and an opportunity to enhance and modernize your real estate assets while contributing to the energy transition.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For any questions or projects, don\u2019t hesitate to contact our Christie&#8217;s International Real Estate team: we are here to support you every step of the way in this new, simplified framework! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good news for property owners, investors, and real estate professionals in Wallonia: from May 1, 2025, new rules will significantly simplify procedures related to urban planning permits. 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