Episode 14: Towards a more robust Flemish 'omgevingsvergunning': Inside the Expert Commission Report

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  • Podcast
  • 33 minute read
  • November 14, 2025

In this episode, Managing Partner Olivier Hermand is joined by environmental and planning lawyer Olivier Drooghmans to discuss the recent final report of the Expert Committee on permits. 

The report presents 45 concrete recommendations aimed at strengthening the Flemish single permit system and untangling the permitting procedure in Flanders.

Their conversation focuses on greater legal certainty, robustness, and a smoother permitting process. A must-listen episode for professionals involved in permit procedures and anyone interested in the future of Flemish permitting. 

This episode is in Dutch with automated subtitles in French.


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