Need a construction drawing, building permit or structural calculation in Arnhem? Tekenpunt delivers permit-ready drawings from €595, usually within 0-3 weeks (express 0-2 weeks), and 90% pass the aesthetic review first time. We work for all of Arnhem and the surrounding area remotely, and know the municipality's aesthetic policy.
Arnhem's city centre was largely destroyed during the Battle of Arnhem in 1944 and subsequently rebuilt via post-war reconstruction, while pre-war neighbourhoods such as the Spijkerkwartier and Klarendal retained their characteristic buildings and new-build districts like Schuytgraaf did not appear until the 2000s. A construction drawing in Arnhem starts at €595 with Tekenpunt. We deliver permit-ready construction drawings, building permit applications and structural calculations throughout Arnhem and the Arnhem-Nijmegen region, usually within 0-3 weeks (urgent: 1-2 weeks), and 90% pass the aesthetic review first time.
Whether you live in Arnhem or elsewhere in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region: we handle the complete process from sketch to permit. Construction drawings, building permits, structural calculations and 3D visualisations, at a fixed price upfront.
We carry out the drawing work digitally and remotely and submit the application to the municipality of Arnhem. We know the local aesthetic and planning rules, so your plan passes the review first time. Where needed, our KIWA-certified structural engineer handles the calculation.
§02 Local
Renovating in Arnhem
This determines which renovations are common in Arnhem and how best to set up an application.
Common renovations in Arnhem
Whether it concerns a dormer, a extension, a roof extension or the converting the loft: for each type we supply a permit-ready construction drawing that suits the homes in Arnhem and the requirements of the municipality. Are you unsure whether your renovation is permit-required? In our knowledge base read what is permit-free.
Aesthetic review in Arnhem
When renovating, the municipality of Arnhem assesses the building plan via the Commissie Omgevingskwaliteit against the Welstandsnota Arnhem. Stricter requirements for facade appearance and detailing apply in the pre-war neighbourhoods and the protected townscape, so a construction drawing that takes these into account increases the chances of swift approval. We check those requirements in advance, which means 90% of our designs pass first time.
How your application works in Arnhem
Your application in Arnhem follows a fixed set of steps: a free intake, the design with an aesthetic review check in advance, a structural calculation by our KIWA-certified structural engineer where needed, and then we submit the building permit to the municipality of Arnhem. The drawing work is done digitally and remotely, and you follow every step in your own online file, from quote to completion. Whether you live in Arnhem or elsewhere in the regio Arnhem-Nijmegen, you pay the same fixed price upfront.
§03 What you get
What you submit to the municipality
A permit-ready construction drawing is more than just a plan. For your application in Arnhem, we provide the complete set of documents the municipality needs to assess your request.
Floor plans: existing & proposedThe existing and proposed layouts drawn to scale, with dimensions, areas and the function of each room.
Facade elevationsAll facades before and after the renovation, so the municipality can assess the streetscape and aesthetics committee requirements.
SectionsVertical sections showing heights, datum levels and the build-up of floors, walls and roof.
Site planYour property on the cadastral base map with a north arrow, plot boundaries and distances to the property boundary.
Detail & principle drawingsConnection details and structural principles as required by the municipality or structural engineer.
Structural principleWhere required, a structural overview with a KIWA-certified structural calculation if the municipality demands one.
§04 Permit required?
Do you need a permit in Arnhem?
Since the Environment and Planning Act came into force (1 January 2024), you apply for an environmental permit (planning permission) through the Environment Desk. Some renovations are permit-free, others require a permit. We carry out the permit check upfront so you know exactly where you stand.
Whether you can build without a permit depends on where the structure is located (the rear-garden zone), the height and the distance to the property boundary, and the municipality's environment and planning policy. A rear dormer or small extension is often permit-free; a roof extension, a front extension or work on a listed building almost never is. Even permit-free construction must comply with the technical building requirements of the Buildings Decree (Bbl).
If a permit is required, the standard procedure applies: the municipality decides within 8 weeks, with a one-off extension of 6 weeks. Your plans are assessed against the Buildings Decree (Bbl), the environment and planning policy, and the aesthetics committee criteria. In Arnhem we know and check the aesthetics policy from the municipality in advance, so your design passes the assessment first time. Read more about the applying for an environmental permit.
§05 Quick check
Do the permit check for Arnhem
Answer three questions for an instant indication of whether you can build permit-free. Based on the national rules (Environment and Planning Act/Bbl); we always confirm it with a free check.
§06 Service area
Construction drawings in Arnhem and surroundings
Arnhem presents two contrasting built environments side by side: the city centre was largely rebuilt after the destruction of 1944, while pre-war neighbourhoods such as Spijkerkwartier and Klarendal retained their characteristic nineteenth-century buildings. Those older properties more often require a structural calculation and a careful aesthetic review during a renovation, while post-war and later expansion districts such as Schuytgraaf and Rijkerswoerd generally offer more scope for a roof extension or extension. We produce permit-ready construction drawings for both situations that fit the character of the neighbourhood.
The town and its districts on the map
Districts in Arnhem
We provide construction drawings, building permits and structural calculations in all neighbourhoods of Arnhem. The housing stock varies by area, and with it the typical renovation and aesthetic review requirements.
Our service area extends to the municipalities around Arnhem. There too we work remotely and submit the building permit to the relevant municipality.
VelpDirectly east of Arnhem in the municipality of Rheden, bordering the Veluwezoom; a green residential area with villas and spacious pre-war properties.
OosterbeekTo the west of Arnhem in the municipality of Renkum, on the Veluwezoom; wooded residential area with country houses and stately villas.
ElstBetween Arnhem and Nijmegen in the municipality of Overbetuwe; a growth centre in the Betuwe with many post-war and new-build neighbourhoods.
DuivenTo the east of Arnhem in the Liemers region; a well-organised residential municipality with predominantly post-war and more recent neighbourhoods.
WestervoortDirectly to the east of Arnhem, just across the IJssel; compact residential municipality with mainly post-war terraced and family homes.
HuissenSouth of Arnhem in the municipality of Lingewaard; historic centre with more spacious post-war residential neighbourhoods surrounding it.
ZevenaarEast of Arnhem and the largest town in the Liemers region; a central municipality with a mixed housing stock ranging from old to new build.
WageningenSouthwest of Arnhem on the Rhine; university city with a mix of pre-war buildings and newer expansion neighbourhoods.
Aesthetic review in Arnhem. For a renovation, the municipality of Arnhem assesses the building plan against the Welstandsnota Arnhem through the Environmental Quality Committee. In the pre-war districts and the protected townscape, stricter requirements apply to the facade appearance and detailing, so a drawing that takes this into account increases the chance of smooth approval.
§07 Province
Other cities in Gelderland
Tekenpunt works throughout Gelderland. See also our page for construction drawings and permits in these cities:
The rear facade of a mid-terrace house in Arnhem was opened up for a wider window section. We handled the structural calculation for the new steel beam, the building permit and the construction drawings. More light in the living room, permit obtained in 5 weeks.
TypeFacade alteration
LocationArnhem
Lead timeBuilding permit 5 weeks
Year2025
Example project in Arnhem · we handle similar work in and around Arnhem.
A permit-ready construction drawing for your renovation in Arnhem from €595: floor plans, elevations and sections the municipality of Arnhem and your contractor can work with directly.
The complete building permit for Arnhem: we prepare the file, submit it via the Environment Desk (Omgevingsloket) to the municipality of Arnhem and arrange the aesthetic review in advance.
Structural calculations for your renovation in Arnhem by our KIWA-certified structural engineer: load-bearing beams, steel and foundations, safe and inspected.
In a hurry with your renovation in Arnhem? We deliver an express drawing in 0-2 weeks at an additional charge, so your permit application can go out sooner.
Choose your renovation for the starting price of the drawing work in Arnhem. You will receive the exact price after a free intake, always fixed in advance and without additional billing.
Looking for the existing construction drawing of your home? You can request it from the municipality: usually via the (city) archive or the building-file desk, often digitally and sometimes for a small fee. A useful starting point to get to know your home.
Please note: archive drawings are often outdated and regularly differ from the actual situation. For a permit application or renovation they are rarely directly usable.
Planning a renovation? Then you need an up-to-date, permit-ready drawing. We measure your home and draw the existing and new situation in full, including the permit application. Request a free quote.
§14 Frequently asked questions
Construction drawings in Arnhem: frequently asked questions
Q01Do you also work in Arnhem?
Yes. We draw for all of Arnhem and the surrounding area. We work remotely and submit the building permit to the municipality of Arnhem. We know or check the aesthetic policy for that municipality.
Q02Can I request the old construction drawing of my home?
Yes, from the municipality: usually via the (city) archive or the building-file desk, often digitally and sometimes for a small fee. Note: archive drawings are often outdated; for a renovation or permit application you need an up-to-date drawing and that is what we make.
Q03What does a construction drawing cost in Arnhem?
A permit-ready drawing starts from €595; the exact price depends on the type and scope of the renovation. Calculate your price via the calculator on the type page or request a no-obligation quote.
Q04How long does a building permit take in Arnhem?
The statutory period is 8 weeks (standard procedure, Environment and Planning Act), with a possible 6-week extension. Our applications are prepared so thoroughly that they are typically approved first time.
Q05How does aesthetic review work in Arnhem?
For renovations, the municipality of Arnhem assesses building plans through the independent Commissie Omgevingskwaliteit against the Welstandsnota Arnhem, while the zoning plan determines whether and how you may build on a given site.
§15 Getting started in Arnhem
Your renovation in Arnhem?
Whether you live in Arnhem or elsewhere in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region: we handle design, structure and permits from A to Z. Since 2016, 800+ projects. A no-obligation quote within 1 working day.