Need a construction drawing, building permit or structural calculation in Delft? 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 remotely for the whole of Delft and the surrounding area and know the municipality's aesthetic review policy.
Delft has approximately 54,600 homes (2025), of which 67% are apartments and only 1% are detached houses. Having a construction drawing made in Delft costs from €595 at Tekenpunt. We deliver permit-ready construction drawings, building permits and structural calculations throughout Delft and the Haaglanden region, usually within 0-3 weeks (express 0-2 weeks), and 90% pass the aesthetic review first time.
Whether you live in Delft or elsewhere in the Haaglanden region: we handle the complete process from sketch to permit. Construction drawings, building permits, structural calculations and 3D visualisations, with a fixed price agreed upfront.
We carry out the drawing work digitally at a distance and submit the application to the municipality of Delft. We know the local aesthetic review and environmental regulations so that your plan passes the assessment first time. Where necessary our KIWA-certified structural engineer provides the calculation.
§02 Local
Renovating in Delft
The housing stock is heavily rental-oriented: approximately 42% is owned by housing corporations, 20% is private rental and 37% is owner-occupied. Approximately 21% of the housing stock dates from before 1945, including the monumental canal houses in the protected city center, which has been designated a nationally protected cityscape. The presence of TU Delft creates high demand for student rooms and compact rental homes, which means the average WOZ value (approximately 352,000 euros in 2025) is relatively low compared with surrounding municipalities. This determines which renovations are common in Delft and how best to set up an application.
Common renovations in Delft
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 Delft 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 Delft
The Welstandsnota Delft 2025 distinguishes three aesthetic review levels: special (for the historic city centre and protected areas), general (for regular residential areas) and light-touch (for business parks with little impact on the public realm). The Advisory Committee for Environmental Quality meets fortnightly on Thursdays at the city hall; meetings are open to the public. Anyone applying for a building permit for a development in a special or general aesthetic review area must take into account assessment of urban coherence, facade appearance and appropriate detailing, and material and colour use. We check those requirements upfront, so that 90% of our designs pass the aesthetic review first time.
How your application works in Delft
Your application in Delft 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 Delft. 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 Delft or elsewhere in the regio Haaglanden, 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 Delft, 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 Delft?
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 Delft 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 Delft
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 Delft and surroundings
Delft has eight official neighbourhoods that differ greatly in character: the historic city centre with canal-side buildings from before 1900 sits alongside post-war apartment neighbourhoods such as Voorhof and Buitenhof and family neighbourhoods such as Tanthof and Voordijkshoorn with spacious green structures. The presence of TU Delft gives the city a young and international character that is visible in the housing market and the use of public space. For building permit applications in Delft, the aesthetic review depends on the neighbourhood: the city centre falls under the strictest aesthetic review level, while newer residential neighbourhoods on the outskirts offer more assessment flexibility.
The town and its districts on the map
Neighbourhoods in Delft
We provide construction drawings, building permits and structural calculations in all neighbourhoods of Delft. The housing stock varies per district, and with it the typical renovation and the aesthetic review requirements.
Our service area extends to the municipalities around Delft. There too we draw remotely and submit the permit to the relevant municipality.
The HagueThe Hague borders Delft to the northwest and is the seat of government of the Netherlands, with parliament, ministries and international courts located in the city centre.
RijswijkRijswijk lies directly to the north of Delft and is a compact municipality known for the ongoing new-build development RijswijkBuiten, where more than 3,500 homes will be realised by 2032.
Midden-DelflandMidden-Delfland surrounds Delft on the western side as an open polder landscape with dairy farming and holds the status of Bijzonder Provinciaal Landschap owing to its high natural and cultural-historical value.
Pijnacker-NootdorpPijnacker-Nootdorp borders Delft to the east and consists of the villages of Pijnacker, Nootdorp and Delfgauw in a green residential area with good connections to The Hague and Rotterdam.
RotterdamRotterdam borders Delft to the south and, with more than 670,000 inhabitants, is the second city of the Netherlands, home to the largest port in Europe and an internationally oriented architectural culture.
WestlandWestland borders Delft to the south-west and is known as the greenhouse horticulture centre of the Netherlands, where a large part of the municipal area is covered by glasshouses.
Aesthetic review in Delft. The Welstandsnota Delft 2025 (Delft Aesthetic Review Policy 2025) distinguishes three aesthetic review levels: special (for the historic city centre and protected areas), general (for regular residential areas) and aesthetic review light (for business parks with little impact on public space). The Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality meets fortnightly on Thursdays at the city office; meetings are open to the public. Anyone applying for a building permit for a construction plan in the special or general aesthetic review area must take into account assessment of urban coherence, facade appearance and appropriate detailing and the use of materials and colours.
§07 Province
Other cities in Zuid-Holland
Tekenpunt works throughout Zuid-Holland. See also our page for construction drawings and permits in these cities:
A permit-ready construction drawing for your renovation in Delft from €595: floor plans, elevations and sections that the municipality of Delft and your contractor can work with directly.
The complete building permit for Delft: we compile the dossier, submit it via the Omgevingsloket to the municipality of Delft and arrange the aesthetic review in advance.
Structural calculations for your renovation in Delft by our KIWA-certified structural engineer: load-bearing beams, steel and foundations, safe and inspected.
In a hurry with your renovation in Delft? We deliver an express drawing within 0-2 weeks at an additional charge, so your building permit application can go out sooner.
Choose your renovation for the starting price of the drawing work in Delft. 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.
§13 Frequently asked questions
Construction drawing in Delft: frequently asked questions
Q01Do you also work in Delft?
Yes. We work for all of Delft and the surrounding area. We produce the drawings remotely and submit the permit to the municipality of Delft. We know and check the aesthetic review 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 Delft?
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 Delft?
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 Delft?
The municipality of Delft uses the Welstandsnota Delft 2025 (Delft Aesthetic Review Policy 2025), adopted by the municipal council in November 2024 and in force from 23 April 2025. The independent assessment of building permits is carried out by the Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality, a committee of experts in the fields of architecture, urban design and listed building care.
§14 Getting started in Delft
Your renovation in Delft?
Whether you live in Delft or elsewhere in the Haaglanden region: we handle design, structure and permit from A to Z. Since 2016, 800+ projects. A no-obligation quote within 1 working day.