Need a construction drawing, building permit or structural calculation in Breda? 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 Breda and the surrounding area remotely, and know the municipality's aesthetic policy.
Breda has a pronounced villa-city character with a great deal of pre-war housing: during the interwar period, villa parks such as the Montenspark and Brabantpark were laid out according to the English garden-city principle. A construction drawing in Breda starts at €595 with Tekenpunt. We deliver permit-ready construction drawings, building permit applications and structural calculations throughout Breda and the Baronie van Breda, usually within 0-3 weeks (urgent: 1-2 weeks), and 90% pass the aesthetic review first time.
Whether you live in Breda or elsewhere in the Baronie van Breda 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 Breda. 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 Breda
This determines which renovations are common in Breda and how best to set up an application.
Common renovations in Breda
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 Breda 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 Breda
When applying for a building permit, the municipality of Breda assesses your plan against the Nota Ruimtelijke Kwaliteit. If the plan deviates from the criteria, it goes to the Adviescommissie Omgevingskwaliteit Breda, so in aesthetic-review-sensitive neighbourhoods such as the villa parks and Princenhage a well-substantiated construction drawing is important. We check those requirements in advance, which means 90% of our designs pass first time.
How your application works in Breda
Your application in Breda 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 Breda. 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 Breda or elsewhere in the Baronie van Breda, 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 Breda, 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 Breda?
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 Breda 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 Breda
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 Breda and surroundings
Breda combines a pronounced villa-town character with pre-war neighbourhoods and spaciously laid-out post-war expansions. In the interwar villa parks and older properties, a structural calculation is more often required when renovating and the aesthetic review pays closer attention to the street facade, whereas the post-war neighbourhoods and the village centres surrounding the city generally offer scope for a roof extension or extension.
The town and its districts on the map
Neighbourhoods in Breda
We provide construction drawings, building permits and structural calculations in all neighbourhoods of Breda. The housing stock varies by area, and with it the typical renovation and aesthetic review requirements.
Our service area extends to the municipalities around Breda. There too we draft remotely and submit the building permit to the relevant municipality.
Etten-LeurDirectly to the west of Breda, a commuter municipality with a village centre and spacious post-war and VINEX residential areas.
OosterhoutNorth of Breda, a medium-sized city with a historic centre and surrounding single-family neighbourhoods.
ZundertSouth of Breda towards the Belgian border, a rural municipality with village centres and many detached homes.
Gilze en RijenEast of Breda, a municipality with two village centres and predominantly spacious single-family homes.
RowsLargest centre of Gilze en Rijen east of Breda, village character with post-war and newer residential areas.
MadeNorth of Breda in the municipality of Drimmelen, a rural village with spacious family homes and outbuildings.
DongenTo the northeast of Breda, a village-like municipality with post-war residential areas and many ground-level homes.
AlphenTo the southeast of Breda, a rural centre in the municipality of Alphen-Chaam with predominantly detached and semi-detached homes.
ChaamTo the southeast of Breda, a small village in a wooded setting with spacious plots and detached houses.
Aesthetic review in Breda. For a building permit, the municipality of Breda tests your plan against the Nota Ruimtelijke Kwaliteit. If the plan deviates from the criteria, it is referred to the Adviescommissie Omgevingskwaliteit Breda, so in aesthetically sensitive neighbourhoods such as the villa parks and Princenhage a well-substantiated drawing is important.
§07 Province
Other cities in Noord-Brabant
Tekenpunt works throughout Noord-Brabant. See also our page for construction drawings and permits in these cities:
A detached garage in a residential neighbourhood in Breda was converted into a full living space. We handled the design, the permit application and the construction drawings. The contractor could start immediately without any additional work.
TypeGarage conversion
LocationBreda
Lead timeBuilding permit 6 weeks
Year2024
Example project in Breda · we handle similar work in and around Breda.
A permit-ready construction drawing for your renovation in Breda from €595: floor plans, elevations and sections the municipality of Breda and your contractor can work with directly.
The complete building permit for Breda: we prepare the file, submit it via the Environment Desk (Omgevingsloket) to the municipality of Breda and arrange the aesthetic review in advance.
Structural calculations for your renovation in Breda by our KIWA-certified structural engineer: load-bearing beams, steel and foundations, safe and inspected.
In a hurry with your renovation in Breda? 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 Breda. 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 Breda: frequently asked questions
Q01Do you also work in Breda?
Yes. We draw for the whole of Breda and surroundings. We carry out the drawing work remotely and submit the permit to the municipality of Breda. We know or check the aesthetic policy for the 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 Breda?
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 Breda?
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 Breda?
For a building permit, the municipality of Breda assesses build and renovation plans for appearance and integration using the Spatial Quality Policy, with non-standard plans referred to the Advisory Committee for Environmental Quality Breda.
§15 Getting started in Breda
Your renovation in Breda?
Whether you live in Breda or anywhere else in the Baronie van Breda: we handle design, structural engineering and permits from A to Z. Since 2016, 800+ projects. A no-obligation quote within 1 business day.