Urban Planning Regularization in Brussels

Work performed without a permit, change of use, division of a dwelling: Ubex helps you bring your property into compliance throughout the Brussels-Capital Region.

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95% of cases resolved

Hundreds of Brussels property owners have received assistance in bringing their properties into compliance.

An office in Brussels

231 Avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels. Our experts are familiar with the urban planning departments of Brussels’ municipalities.

A single point of contact

A team of experts in urban planning, architecture, and law will handle your case from start to finish.

Are you facing a zoning violation in Brussels?

In Brussels, urban planning is governed by CoBAT, the Brussels Code of Spatial Planning. The Regional Urban Planning Regulations (RRU) set the standards for housing. Construction work carried out without a building permit constitutes a violation of urban planning regulations. This violation often comes to light during a sale, through a letter from the municipality, or as a result of a complaint from a neighbor.

The implications for a Brussels homeowner:

Administrative fine, calculated based on the severity of the violation
Loss of property value
Sale Stalled or Delayed at the Notary's Office
Difficulties in Renting Non-Compliant Housing
Refurbishment, up to demolition

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UBEX : Belgium's only group of experts dealing exclusively with urban planning regularizations.

Our team is made up of experts in urban planning, architecture, and law. We have specialized exclusively in urban planning regularization since 1992.

In Brussels, each municipality processes applications for regularization permits on its own. The processing times there are notoriously long. Requests for additional information are almost always made. We prepare a complete application package at the time of submission to minimize back-and-forth correspondence.

You delegate. We evaluate the property, choose the right process, and follow the case through to the decision.

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What Our Customers in Brussels Say

Since our creation in 1992, we have helped hundreds of customers to regularize their town planning infringements. Our success rate is over 95% and we have many positive references. Our customers are satisfied with the quality of our work and our affordable rates.

"I'm extremely satisfied withUBEX's work. I had a complicated situation with an urban planning infringement on my property, and I was afraid of the consequences for its value and my portfolio. TheUBEX team was able to reassure me and propose a solution to regularize my situation. I highly recommend their services! "

Pierre

Property owner in the Brussels region

"After six years of unsuccessful efforts to obtain certification in Brussels through another architect, I turned to Ubex last year and was successful.

"They were professional and helpful, and I was able to get my status regularized. It was a very positive experience for me."

Peter Devue

Why choose UBEX for your tax adjustment in Brussels?

We handle cases in all of Brussels' municipalities. We are familiar with the key considerations of each urban planning department.

Every situation is different. We develop a customized regularization strategy: a regularization permit, partial restoration, or another approach.

We are monitoring developments regarding CoBAT and RRU, including the Good Living was adopted in 2022.

You only pay for the time you work—there's no flat fee. You can stop at any time.

You'll find a property that meets all requirements, which you can sell, rent, or pass on with peace of mind.

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Your regularization in 3 steps

We've simplified the urban planning regularization process into 3 clear, efficient steps to help you regularize your property with ease.

Step 1

Free advice from the UBEX expert

Analysis of your situation and the property's zoning information. You'll know what steps are required and how much they cost.

Step 2

Your regularization

Customized strategy, plans, forms, and supporting documents. We file the application for a regularization permit with your municipality.

Step 3

Your validation

We handle the process, respond to requests for additional information, and guide you through the process until a decision is reached. You can sell with complete peace of mind.

Our pages by municipality in Brussels

Ubex operates throughout the Brussels-Capital Region. Find out more about your municipality:

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F.A.Q.

Here are some frequently asked questions:

What types of construction projects require a building permit in Brussels?

Most projects that alter the appearance, structure, or use of a property. Patios, sunrooms, dividing a dwelling, changing the use of a property: our guides explain each scenario in detail. A free initial consultation can clear up any doubts.

How do you regularize a zoning violation in Brussels?

By filing an application for a regularization permit with the municipality. The application includes plans, forms, and supporting documents. We prepare this application and monitor its processing.

How long does it take to regularize one's status in Brussels?

We are committed to doing everything within our power. We will submit your application within 56 days at most. The review process by the municipality then takes several months. Processing times in Brussels are longer than in Wallonia.

How much does it cost to regularize a building in Brussels?

We bill for the time spent on the project; there is no flat fee. The cost depends on the property, the violation, and the municipality. Our guide details the cost of an urban planning regularization: administrative fees, surveying, studies, and professional fees.

What are the risks if I don't get my status in order?

An administrative fine proportional to the severity ofthe zoning violation. A sale at risk: the notarized deed reveals that work was performed without a permit. In some cases, restoration to the original condition is required.

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