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37 reports made to the municipality last week regarding construction in Haarlem and other issues

The municipality of Haarlem processed 37 permit applications and notifications last week, primarily involving residential construction projects like dormers and extensions. The filings also included two event permits and various administrative notices regarding soil excavation and land-use changes.

The municipality of Haarlem processed a total of 37 permit applications and official notifications during the past week. These requests cover a wide range of municipal activities, primarily focusing on residential property improvements. Among the filings are ten applications for dormer installations and fifteen general building permits for projects such as extensions, roof additions, facade repairs, and window replacements at various addresses throughout the city.

In addition to building projects, the municipality received applications for two events, including the El Dia de los Muertos celebration on De Witstraat and the 2026 Pakjesbootdagen at Donkere Spaarne. The remaining notifications involve various administrative matters, such as soil management, changes in property usage, updates to commercial permits, and infrastructure adjustments. These updates are based on the latest publicly available data regarding municipal announcements and legal filings.

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Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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