Terraces, driveways and gardens in Rhode-Saint-Genèse
MS VIVA builds terraces, driveways, parking areas and gardens in Rhode-Saint-Genèse. Max comes to see your property for free and sends you a detailed quote.
- From our depot
- about 19 minutes
- Region
- Flanders, municipality with language facilities
- Visit and quote
- free
What to know in Rhode-Saint-Genèse
Rhode-Saint-Genèse is in Flanders, in Flemish Brabant. Works exempt from a permit follow the exemption decree (vrijstellingsbesluit); the simple notification procedure (melding) was abolished on 1 March 2026. Planning permission is applied for on the Omgevingsloket.
Local rules and grants
- Rhode-Saint-Genèse pays €750 for a rainwater tank of at least 3 m³ if the water is used every day for the toilet or washing machine and the overflow goes to an infiltration feature on the plot.
- Felling a large tree in Rhode needs a permit; the municipality advises calling its planning department (Grondgebiedszaken) before any project.
- Nearly 6 in 10 houses there are detached (58.7%, Statbel 2026), and 457 ha of the Sonian Forest lie within the municipality.
The rules in Flanders
| Terrace | No permit needed up to 80 m² in total at the back and side, 1 m from the boundary and within 30 m of the house. |
|---|---|
| In front of the house | Only the driveway that is strictly necessary is exempt. A parking space always needs a permit. |
| Rainwater | In Flemish Brabant, rainwater from a new surface that needs a permit must stay on the plot: infiltration or a rainwater tank. |
| Fence | Open: 2 m maximum. Solid: 1 m maximum in front of the house, 2 m at the sides and back. |
| Permit timescale | 60 days under the simplified procedure, three to six months in practice. |
Sources: Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos : Natura 2000 BE2400008 Zoniënwoud, Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos : Natura 2000 BE2400009 Hallerbos en nabije boscomplexen met brongebieden en heiden, VRT NWS : Sint-Genesius-Rode koopt natuurgebied bij Zoniënwoud (02/04/2026), Gemeente Sint-Genesius-Rode : Stedenbouwkundige verordeningen, Exemption decree (vrijstellingsbesluit), vlaanderen.be, paved surfaces, Rainwater regulation 2023 (hemelwaterverordening).
Our prices in Rhode-Saint-Genèse
Ranges per m² taken from our jobs, excl. VAT, laying and foundation included. The exact price depends on your property: that is what the visit is for.
- Porcelain terrace8 priced projects €208 to €277/m²excl. VAT
- Bluestone terrace1 priced project €208 to €277/m²excl. VAT
- Natural stone driveway2 priced projects €236 to €261/m²excl. VAT
- Paved parking area4 priced projects €224 to €246/m²excl. VAT
- Stabilised gravel parking3 priced projects €161 to €184/m²excl. VAT
Ranges taken from 18 projects priced by MS VIVA in 2025 and 2026: all-in prices including removal of the old surface, disposal, foundation and laying.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a terrace cost in Rhode-Saint-Genèse?
Usually €208 to €277 per m² excl. VAT for a Belgian bluestone terrace, foundation included. The simulator works out a range for your surface area.
Do you work in Rhode-Saint-Genèse?
Yes, Rhode-Saint-Genèse is one of the municipalities where we work. The visit and the quote are free.