Enforcement request
Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier is responsible for implementing certain laws and regulations. For example, parts of the Environmental Management Act and parts of the Water Act. The higher water board can take enforcement action against environmental violations.
- Do you see a violation somewhere that concerns the Water Board? Then report it to us via Report on Water.
We will speak to the violator about it. - Is it an issue between you and your neighbors, for example? Try to work things out together first.
- Can't do that? Please report this to us. Then we will look for a solution together.
- Are you also unable to reach an agreement with us? Then you can file a formal enforcement request with us.
How do you submit an enforcement request?
An enforcement request must meet a number of requirements under the law. An anonymous request for an enforcement request is not allowed. Also, an enforcement request can only be submitted by an interested party. Are you not an interested party? Then you can report the incident via Melding over water.
Online
Submit your request using the digital form.
By letter
You can send your request to:
Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier
t.a.v. Afdeling VHIJG, Cluster Handhaving
o.v.v. Handhavingsverzoek
Stationsplein 136, 1703 WC Heerhugowaard
Postal address 250, 1700 AG Heerhugowaard
In the enforcement request, state the following as clearly as possible:
- What does the offense consist of?
- A description of the site and/or a clear situational drawing of the site.
- If possible, photos of the offense.
- If known, who the offender is.
- Your interest in the enforcement request.
Continued
Once we have received your request, we will send you a confirmation of receipt. We must make a decision on your request within eight weeks. This may be extended once for a reasonable period of time. We may grant or deny your request (in part). You can object to this. In addition, we may ask you to supplement your request. After receiving your supplement, a decision regarding the processing of your request will be made within four weeks.