With the introduction of the Environment Act on January 1, 2024, realizing ambitious construction plans will become even more challenging than it already is. FyLo, the joint venture between OmgevingsplanOnline and IMAGEM a unique collaborative platform designed to accelerate and ensure the success of the preliminary consultation phase. This enables project developers, municipalities, and consulting firms to work together to shorten the consultation phase from 9 to 4 months, thereby helping to realize the shared housing goals. Starting September 1, FyLo will be available nationwide for the topics of health (injection zoning) and environmental zoning.
The ambitious goal of building more than 900,000 new homes by 2030 is under immense pressure. The current pace does not appear to be sufficient to achieve this goal. That is why the focus is now on streamlining procedures to achieve the desired acceleration. At the same time, the implementation of the Environment Act is drawing ever closer, set to take effect on January 1, 2024.
Under the Environment Act, municipalities will be required to conduct a comprehensive review of building plans. However, not every municipality has the necessary knowledge or resources to do so. As a result, application offices are being closed, or applications are being unilaterally rejected based on just one aspect. The comprehensive assessment of building plans is not a task that can be carried out in one’s head. It requires collaboration among experts and a significant amount of consultation. In the formal phase, there is no longer room for consultation, as strict procedures are in effect.
Informal phase
It is precisely during the informal phase, when preliminary consultations take place, that the key to accelerating the construction process lies. During this phase, it is possible to conduct research, weigh interests, and refine proposals. Any deviation from the environmental plan must be legally substantiated. The greater the deviation, the stronger the substantiation must be. Technology and legal expertise offer a solution to this challenge.
Ideal solution
FyLo, the innovative combination of OmgevingsplanOnline and IMAGEM, is the ideal solution for shortening the informal phase from 9 to just 4 months, while ensuring that the interests of all stakeholders are taken into account. FyLo’s strength lies in bringing together expertise and technology, making the preliminary consultation process more effective and efficient than ever before.
By using FyLo, project developers, municipalities, and consulting firms can join forces to overcome the challenges of the Environment Act and work together to build a better future. Don’t wait any longer! Join FyLo and take the first step today toward a thriving and sustainable living environment for everyone. The future of construction projects under the Environment Act starts today with FyLo.
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Wouter is the founder and director of IMAGEM. He is no stranger to the geospatial sector; he trained as a geologist and has worked in the aerospace industry, among other fields. He helps the government continuously work smarter and more effectively, and fulfills his role by supporting organizations in solving their challenges. Want to learn more? Send Wouter an email or send a message via our contact form.
Wouter Brokx
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