ΔΔ:Authorisation to operate a playground

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At a glance

Points of service

Municipalities

Digital provision points

• The service is not provided digitally

Number of required documents

5 to 14

Fees

From 75 to 185 €

Estimated Time

45 days

Description

The procedure concerns the relevant authorisation granted to a municipality and refers to the conditions for individuals and undertakings to establish and operate a playground. These conditions aim to ensure that children and their adult parents are provided with the best possible playground services, in the wider context of the operation of health-sensitive establishments.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Provided to

Businesses

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Notes

‘Playground’ means a designated non-public area in which entertainment is provided solely to infants and children aged two and a half (2.5) to fourteen (14) years, in the presence of caretakers, under staff supervision.

This procedure covers solely the granting of authorisations to operate a playground to municipalities in Greece. Please note that in cases other than those referred to above, authorisations to operate a playground are granted by the competent authorities in each case depending on location (municipality or regional tourism agencies for playgrounds in hotels, or a port administrator-operator for playgrounds in the onshore area of a commercial port) or by a body responsible for authorising a different activity (e.g. a playground in a fitness centre is authorised by the region). For outdoor playgrounds, the supporting documents required for indoor playgrounds, as appropriate, must be submitted.

If a playground is to be established in an area falling within the scope of Article 10 of Law 3028/2002 (Government Gazette, Series I, No. 153/28.6.2002), approval is required from the relevant department of the Ministry of Culture.

Last update

30/03/2026

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

Application for preliminary approval and application for authorisation to establish and operate a playground after preliminary approval is given.

Notes:

The application for preliminary approval should indicate the location where the playground is to operate. Preliminary approval is given by the local Community Council or, in the of absence of such a Council, by the Quality of Life Committee or, in the absence of such a Committee, by the Municipal Council. The preliminary approval is deemed to have been granted if no response is given within 15 days from the date the person concerned submitted his/her application. After that, the person concerned should apply for an operating authorisation. The application should include the details of the person responsible under the law, the name and registered office of the undertaking and the maximum number of children allowed in the playground.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

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Requirements

Fees

Related

Means of redress or appeal:

Other Special administrative appeal

Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

Tacit approval

The preliminary approval is deemed to have been granted if no response is given within 15 days from the date the person concerned submitted his/her application.

Output & Results

Output

Administrative Act

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Authorisation to operate a playground granted to a municipality

Official title

Authorisation to operate a playground

Languages supported

Greek, English

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Permits

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten)

Life events

Business activity, Licences and compliance

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

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The procedure concerns the relevant authorisation granted to a municipality and refers to the conditions for individuals and undertakings to establish and operate a playground. These conditions aim to ensure that children and their adult parents are provided with the best possible playground services, in the wider context of the operation of health-sensitive establishments. 75.00 185.00 5 4 0

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1 Ownership If the playground is to be established within in a horizontal estate where several residences are situated, the majority of the owners of the block of flats need to consent to the operation of the playground. The consent must be certified by a relevant supporting document, i.e. a solemn declaration or a copy of the rules of operation.

No No

2 Building (a) The playground area must meet the specifications laid down in standards ELOT EN 1176-10 and ELOT EN 1176-1 and must satisfy the requirements laid down in the General Building Regulation Ministerial Decision No 3046/304/1989 (Government Gazette Series IV, No 59/3.2.1989). (b) An indoor playground must have a separate area for the play structures and children’s toys and a separate waiting area for caretakers. (c) The entertainment area of an indoor playground may not be situated in a basement. Exceptionally, a playground may operate in a (level) area of a shopping centre where other undertakings are established, provided that it is primarily used as a playground, has natural lighting and ventilation, and meets the applicable fire safety requirements.

No No

3 Technical The electrical installations of the playground must satisfy the requirements laid down in Ministerial Decision No. 7.5/1816/88/2004 on the replacement of the current Indoor Electrical Installations Regulation by Standard ELOT ΗD 384, and other relevant provisions (Government Gazette, Series II, No 470).

No No

4 Technical (a) The playground fall surfaces must meet the specifications laid down in standards ELOT EN 1176-1 and ELOT EN 1177. (b) The equipment must meet the requirements laid down in Joint Ministerial Decision No. 43650/2019.

No No

5 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The person to be authorised to establish and operate a playground must not have committed any criminal offenses. This must be certified by a relevant supporting document, i.e. a solemn declaration.

No No

6 Geographical 6. No playground may be established and operate in an area where such an activity is prohibited due to the existence of an archaeological site. This must be certified by a relevant supporting document, i.e. a certificate issued by the competent Ephorate of Antiquities.

No No

1 The fee laid down in point 1.6 of Joint Ministerial Decision No. 61167/2007 of the Deputy Minister for the Interior and the Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance laying down the amount of the fee for issuing and replacing an authorisation to establish and operate health-sensitive establishments (Government Gazette, Series II, No 2438). 75 € - 185 €

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Checkout of a competent authority

Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

No

1 A layout plan of the area, indicating the exact location of the playground. Topographical drawing

A layout plan of the area, indicating the exact location of the playground.

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: For preliminary approval.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 6851

2 A solemn declaration by the block of flats administrator to the effect that the rules of operation of the block of flats or, in the absence of such rules, the majority of the owners of the apartments within the apartment building, exclusive of other areas (stores, auxiliary facilities, etc.) does not prohibit the use of the space concerned for the operation of the playground to be established. Where the playground is to be established within a horizontal estate area where several residences are situated. Solemn Declaration

A solemn declaration by the block of flats administrator to the effect that the rules of operation of the block of flats or, in the absence of such rules, the majority of the owners of the apartments within the apartment building, exclusive of other areas (stores, auxiliary facilities, etc.) does not prohibit the use of the space concerned for the operation of the playground to be established. Where the playground is to be established within a horizontal estate area where several residences are situated.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Notes: For preliminary approval.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Building

No 7320

3 A solemn declaration by the owner of the space where the playground is to be established to the effect that the rules of operation of the block of flats or, in the absence of such rules, the majority of the owners of the apartments within the apartment building, exclusive of other areas (stores, auxiliary spaces, etc.) does not prohibit the use of the space concerned for the operation of the playground to be established. This must be submitted in the absence of a block of flats administrator or in the event of refusal to provide the solemn declaration referred to as supporting document 2. Solemn Declaration

A solemn declaration by the owner of the space where the playground is to be established to the effect that the rules of operation of the block of flats or, in the absence of such rules, the majority of the owners of the apartments within the apartment building, exclusive of other areas (stores, auxiliary spaces, etc.) does not prohibit the use of the space concerned for the operation of the playground to be established. This must be submitted in the absence of a block of flats administrator or in the event of refusal to provide the solemn declaration referred to as supporting document 2.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Notes: For preliminary approval.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Building

Alternative document of: 2

Yes 7320

4 A certificate from the relevant Ephorate of Antiquities to the effect that a playground may be established and operate in the area concerned. Certificate

A certificate from the relevant Ephorate of Antiquities to the effect that a playground may be established and operate in the area concerned.

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: For preliminary approval.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Geographical

No 9703

5 A photocopy of an identity card or other identification document, as referred to in Article 6 of Law 1599/1986. Identification document

A photocopy of an identity card or other identification document, as referred to in Article 6 of Law 1599/1986.

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: For the establishment and operation authorisation.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Identity

No 2244

6 A photocopy of a valid residence permit. Residence Permit

A photocopy of a valid residence permit.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/polites-allon-kraton/khoregese-adeias-diamones-gia-exairetikous-logous

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: For the establishment and operation authorisation where the applicant is a foreigner, citizen of a non-EU Member State.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

No 4178

7 A photocopy of the company’s articles of association Legal documents from legal entities

A photocopy of the company’s articles of association

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: For the establishment and operation authorisation where the applicant is a company.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

Alternative document of: 6

Yes 9338

8 A certificate of commencement of activity from the General Commercial Register (GEMI). Certificate

A certificate of commencement of activity from the General Commercial Register (GEMI).

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: For the establishment and operation authorisation.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

Yes 9703

9 A solemn declaration by the legal representative of the legal person indicating the person responsible for the conditions of operation of the playground and declaring that the latter has accepted his/her appointment to that position. Solemn Declaration

A solemn declaration by the legal representative of the legal person indicating the person responsible for the conditions of operation of the playground and declaring that the latter has accepted his/her appointment to that position.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: For the establishment and operation authorisation.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

Alternative document of: 6

Yes 7320

10 A solemn declaration pursuant to Law 1599/1986 by the person to be authorised to establish and operate a playground to the effect that he/she has not committed any criminal offences. Solemn Declaration

A solemn declaration pursuant to Law 1599/1986 by the person to be authorised to establish and operate a playground to the effect that he/she has not committed any criminal offences.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: For the establishment and operation authorisation. The declaration should read as follows: ‘I, the undersigned ..........., have not been convicted of any felony or irrevocably convicted of any of the misdemeanours of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, defamation, counterfeiting, assault and battery, drug offenses, or crimes against sexual freedom, and I have not been deprived of my civil rights as a result of a conviction for any criminal offense.’

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

11 A solemn declaration pursuant to Law 1599/1986 by the person responsible for the playground to the effect that he/she has not committed any criminal offences, where the applicant is a company. Solemn Declaration

A solemn declaration pursuant to Law 1599/1986 by the person responsible for the playground to the effect that he/she has not committed any criminal offences, where the applicant is a company.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: For the establishment and operation authorisation. The declaration should read as follows: ‘I, the undersigned ..........., have not been convicted of any felony or irrevocably convicted of any of the misdemeanours of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, defamation, counterfeiting, assault and battery, drug offenses, or crimes against sexual freedom, and I have not been deprived of my civil rights as a result of a conviction for any criminal offense.’

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

Yes 7320

12 A floor plan and a sectional plan of the establishment prepared by a licensed engineer or other professional, who is legally authorised to sign, at a scale of 1:500 Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

A floor plan and a sectional plan of the establishment prepared by a licensed engineer or other professional, who is legally authorised to sign, at a scale of 1:500

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: For the establishment and operation authorisation. This must be submitted in three (3) copies. These must show and designate in detail all the different areas of the playground, the equipment and play structures, indicating precisely their dimensions, as well as any outdoor areas intended potentially for placing chairs and tables. The author of the plan must certify therein that the building is legal and the area concerned is primarily used as a playground, also affixing his/her signature thereon.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5768

13 A certificate of conformity issued for the playground by a competent accredited body. Certification

A certificate of conformity issued for the playground by a competent accredited body.

Relevant link: https://www.ggb.gr/el/paidotopoi

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: For the establishment and operation authorisation. The certificate of conformity concerns conformity to the applicable standards for the construction and operation of play structures (falling under the remit of the Ministry of Development).

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8619

14 A floor plan, at a scale, of the toy equipment installed. Floor plan

A floor plan, at a scale, of the toy equipment installed.

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: For the establishment and operation authorisation.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2903

Joint Ministerial Decision 43650 2019 2213 Β

Description Laying down the terms, conditions, procedure, supporting documents and all necessary details for granting and withdrawing authorisations to establish and operate playgrounds.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20190202213

Ministerial Decision Φ.01.2/56790/ΔΠΠ 1828 2016 1897 Β

Description Laying down the regulatory framework for conformity assessment bodies operating in fields of Union harmonisation legislation and/or in fields of solely national technical industrial legislation falling under the remit of Secretariat-General for Industry.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20160201897

Law 11 4355 2015 178 Α

Description Adding a subparagraph to Article 10(4) of Law 3028/2002, to the effect that a decision of the Minister for Culture and Sports is required for the implementation of projects in recognised monuments, financed with national resources or co-financed by the European Union or other international organisations, by entities other than the agencies of the Ministry of Culture and Sports.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20150100178

Law 1, παράγραφος Η 4254 2014 85 Α

Description Replacing Article 10(6) of Law 3028/2002, to the effect that, where approval from the Ministry of Culture and Sports is required, it must be precede any authorisations granted by other authorities to the undertaking concerned, with penalty of invalidity of these authorisations.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20140100085

Law 16, παράγραφος 8 4164 2013 156 Α

Description Adding a subparagraph to Article 10(3) of Law 3028/2002, to the effect that no approval is required for building works or technical/other works in the indoor areas of an existing building which will not modify the facades of the building and will include any excavation works.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130100156

Law 9, παράγραφος 6 3851 2010 85 Α

Description Adding a subparagraph to Article 10(3) of Law 3028/2002, to the effect that criteria, control procedures and any other details may be laid down with a view to applying the law, by decision of the Minister for Culture and any jointly competent ministers.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20100100085

Joint Ministerial Decision Οικ. 61167 2007 2438 Β

Description laying down the amount of the fee for issuing and replacing an authorisation to establish and operate health-sensitive establishments.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20070202438

Law 10 3028 2002 153 Α

Description On the protection of antiquities and cultural heritage in general.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20020100153

1 Receipt of the application for preliminary approval.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

No No

P1D P1D

2 Preliminary approval given by the Community Council.

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Action of the executive / co-competent body

Description The preliminary approval is given by the local competent bodies (the local Community Council or, in the of absence of such a Council, by the Quality of Life Committee or, in the absence of such a Committee, by the Municipal Council) within 15 days, or, failing that, after expiry of the 15-day deadline without any response given.

Notes Preliminary approval given by the Community Council.

Yes No

P15D P1D

1

3 Preliminary approval given by the Quality of Life Committee.

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Action of the executive / co-competent body

Description The preliminary approval is given by the local competent bodies (the local Community Council or, in the of absence of such a Council, by the Quality of Life Committee or, in the absence of such a Committee, by the Municipal Council) within 15 days, or, failing that, after expiry of the 15-day deadline without any response given.

Notes Preliminary approval given by the Quality of Life Committee.

Yes No

P15D P1D

1

4 Preliminary approval given by the Municipal Council.

Responsible for Implementation Municipal Council

Μethod of Implementation Action of the executive / co-competent body

Description The preliminary approval is given by the local competent bodies (the local Community Council or, in the of absence of such a Council, by the Quality of Life Committee or, in the absence of such a Committee, by the Municipal Council) within 15 days, or, failing that, after expiry of the 15-day deadline without any response given.

Notes Preliminary approval given by the Municipal Council.

Yes No

P15D P1D

1

5 Receipt of the application for authorisation.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Application by the person concerned for issuing the authorization, accompanied by the following supporting documents: For indoor playgrounds: a. Application which includes the details of the person responsible under the law, the name, the registered office of the undertaking and the maximum number of children allowed in the playground. b. In cases where Municipality is the competent authority, the fee laid down in point 1.6 of Joint Ministerial Decision No. 61167/2007 of the Deputy Minister for the Interior and the Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance laying down the amount of the fee for issuing and replacing an authorization to establish and operate health-sensitive establishments (Government Gazette, Series II, No 2438). c. A photocopy of an identity card or other identification document, as referred to in Article 6 of Law 1599/1986 and where the applicant is a foreigner, citizen of a non-EU Member State, a photocopy of a valid residence permit which allows them to practice an independent financial activity. In case the applicant is a company, a photocopy of the company’s articles of association or a certificate of commencement of activity from the General Commercial Register (GEMI) and a declaration by the legal representative of the legal person indicating the person responsible for the conditions of operation of the playground and declaring that the latter has accepted his/her appointment to that position. d. A solemn declaration pursuant to Law 1599/1986 by the person to be authorized to establish and operate a playground and in case of a company of the person responsible for the playground, which should read as follows: ‘I, the undersigned ..........., have not been convicted of any felony or irrevocably convicted of any of the misdemeanors of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, defamation, counterfeiting, assault and battery, drug offenses, or crimes against sexual freedom, and I have not been deprived of my civil rights as a result of a conviction for any criminal offense.’ e. A floor plan and a sectional plan of the establishment submitted in three (3) copies prepared by a licensed engineer or other professional, who is legally authorized to sign, at a scale of 1:50. These must show and designate in detail all the different areas of the playground, the equipment and play structures, indicating precisely their dimensions, as well as any outdoor areas intended potentially for placing chairs and tables. The author of the plan must certify therein that the building is legal and the area concerned is primarily used as a playground, also affixing his/her signature thereon. f. A certificate of conformity issued for the playground by a competent accredited body. g. A floor plan, at a scale, of the toy equipment installed.

No No

P1D P1D

6 Forwarding of the file to the competent health department and the competent fire department.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Action of the executive / co-competent body

Description The file is forwarded to the competent health department for issuing an opinion on the health conditions for the operation of the playground, and to the fire department for issuing a certificate of fire protection measures. The departments must take all the necessary steps within thirty (30) days. The authorisation is deemed to have been granted if no steps are taken within the 30-day deadline. A certificate is issued to the person concerned at his/her request.

No No

P1M P1D

7 Authorisation granted by decision of the mayor.

Responsible for Implementation Mayor

Μethod of Implementation Signature

No Yes

P7D P1D

Accredited bodies approved to operate as recognised conformity assessment bodies with regard to playgrounds on the basis of Joint Ministerial Decision No. 43650/7.6.2019 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 2213)

https://www.ggb.gr/el/paidotopoi Accredited bodies approved to operate as recognised conformity assessment bodies with regard to playgrounds on the basis of Joint Ministerial Decision No. 43650/7.6.2019 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 2213)