Licensing of logistics facilities (storage and distribution centres)
Application for the a) granting of establishment approval b) notification of operation
The application must be submitted together with the questionnaire set out in Annex II to Joint Ministerial Decision Φ.61/5542/72 concerning: ‘Defining the procedure for the establishment and operation of storage and distribution centres, in accordance with Article 48K of Law 4442/2016 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 230), and other related matters (Government Gazette, Series II, No 62/2018) to the Permitting Authority’.
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
The Activity Code Number (KAD) holder submits a Notification of Operation via the notifybusiness app using their personal Taxisnet codes.
Possession of passwords to enter software
This procedure concerns the licensing of logistics facilities (Storage and Distribution Centres), in accordance with the applicable institutional framework.
Administrative fees as per Decision οικ.14684/914/Φ.15 concerning ‘Determining the administrative fees of Article 28(4) of Law 3982/2011 and the remuneration of inspectors’ (Government Gazette, Series II, No 3533/2012)
Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
Questionnaire of ANNEX II to Joint Ministerial Decision Φ.61/5542/72 on: ‘defining the procedure for the establishment and operation of storage and distribution centres, in accordance with Article 48K of Law 4442/2016 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 230), and other related matters’ (Government Gazette, Series II, No 62/2018)
A certificate of land use from the competent building agency, accompanied by the topographic diagram used to issue the certificate.
Decision approving environmental conditions (AEPO).
Decision determining standard environmental commitments
Summary technical description of the facilities, signed by duly authorised engineer
A solemn declaration by the competent engineer under the law stating that the building was constructed in accordance with the relevant building permit, including any regularisation and legalisation thereof
Solemn declaration as per Article 8 of Law 1599/1986, by the competent engineer who designed the establishment, stating that a technical study bearing the reference number of the application and fulfilling all the legal requirements was submitted to the competent authority for the maintenance of the road(s) in front of the Warehousing and Distribution Centre
Approval for cutting/lowering of pavement
Solemn declaration of appointment-entrustment of oversight, operation and maintenance
Permission for the construction of a port project or the use of a seashore and beach
Hydraulics testing certificate for steam boilers or steam generations of the facility, as well as a certificate of acceptance
Valid certificate of inspection for LNG tanks
Water use permit, where water from a borehole is used for industrial purposes.
Approval of the competent Directorate of Veterinary Services
Operating licence for a private-use liquid fuel station
Operating licence for a private-use LPG-only filling station or mixed LPG and liquid fuel filling station
Operating licence for an exclusive or mixed compressed or liquefied natural gas (CNG or LNG) filling station
Certificate of Notification of Operation
The questionnaire also constitutes the application to the public administration.
This supporting document is required when the size of the warehousing and distribution centre is such that it is classified under environmental classification category A1 or A2, as per Decision ΥΠΕΝ/ΔΙΠΑ/17185/1069 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 841/2022).
This supporting document is an alternative to the AEOP if the size of the warehousing and distribution centre is such that it is classified under environmental classification category B, as per Decision ΥΠΕΝ/ΔΙΠΑ/17185/1069/2022 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 841).
A summary technical description of the installations, signed by a duly authorised engineer, containing the following information: * A map showing the building facilities and the necessary information regarding signage and traffic arrangements within the plot of land. * Activity description (type of goods stored, workflow diagram, etc.).
Where the warehousing and distribution centre is to operate in an existing building, a solemn declaration by the competent engineer under the law stating that the building was constructed in accordance with the relevant building permit, including any regularisation or legalisation thereof, and the accompanying designs, that the building is still in good condition in terms of statics in view of its operation as a warehousing and distribution centre, as well as that no new building permit, regularisation or legalisation is required for its operation as a warehousing and distribution centre. The solemn declaration shall also indicate the numbers of the building permits issued for the building, as well as of the relevant regularisation and legalisation certificates, if any. The declaration must also state that: 1. the construction of the Warehousing and Distribution Centre and the buildings comprising it, as well as the electromechanical installations, including any special installations thereon, were constructed in accordance with the plans and technical reports accompanying them; the establishment approval, if any; 2. the building fulfils the static requirements for its use under the specific KAD, that there is no obligation to issue a new building permit for the operation of the SDC and the installation of the machinery for carrying out the activities of the SDC in a main use (not ancillary or common-use) area in accordance with the above technical description of the establishment, indicating the date of its stamping (supporting document 5).
Solemn declaration pursuant to Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 by the competent engineer responsible for the design of the facility, stating that an application has been submitted to the competent authority responsible for the maintenance of the road (or roads) in front of the Storage and Distribution Centre, together with its reference number, fulfilling all requirements for the granting of: a) either approval for cutting/lowering of pavement, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Joint Ministerial Decision referred to in Article 10(2) of Law 4302/2014, where the Storage and Distribution Centre seeks to be established within an approved town plan area; b) or approval for a traffic connection, in accordance with the terms and conditions of Royal Decree 465/1970, where the Storage and Distribution Centre seeks to be established outside an approved town plan area and the plot fronts onto a national or provincial road; c) or approval for vehicle entrance and exit, in accordance with the terms and conditions of Article 39 of Royal Decree 465/1970, where the Storage and Distribution Centre seeks to be established outside an approved town plan area and the plot fronts onto a municipal or community road.
Warehousing and distribution centres, which, regardless of the presence of mechanical equipment, where such equipment falls within subcategories A1 and A2 of Article 1 of Law 4014/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 209) and the regulatory acts adopted pursuant thereto, require an establishment approval as per the provisions of Chapter I of Law 4442/2016. An establishment approval is also required for warehousing and distribution centres that do not belong to category A if the SDC IS NOT within areas defined by approved spatial plans (general town plans, open city spatial and residential organisation plans, local spatial plans, residential control zones) under the general land use category referred to in Articles 5, 6 and 7 of Presidential Decree 23.2/6.3.1987 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 166).
Building permit, together with all accompanying studies and plans, including any regularisation, adjustment or legalisation certificates for unlawful constructions and the certificates of payment of the relevant fines.
A valid fire safety certificate issued by the relevant Fire Service, in accordance with Fire Service Order 13/2013 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1586), for the entire establishment of the warehousing and distribution centre, following submission of the supporting documents referred to in Annex IV to the aforementioned Joint Ministerial Decision
Approval for cutting/lowering of pavement from the agency responsible for the maintenance of the road(s) in front of the warehousing and distribution centre, accompanied by a solemn declaration by a competent engineer under the law stating that the traffic connection or point of entry/exit of the establishment was implemented in accordance with the approved plans.
Approval for a traffic connection from the agency responsible for the maintenance of the road(s) in front of the warehousing and distribution centre, accompanied by a solemn declaration by a competent engineer under the law stating that the traffic connection of the establishment was implemented in accordance with the approved plans.
Approval for an entry-exit point from the agency responsible for the maintenance of the road(s) in front of the warehousing and distribution centre, accompanied by a solemn declaration by a competent engineer under the law stating that the entry-exit point of the establishment was implemented in accordance with the approved plans.
A solemn declaration by the owner of the warehousing and distribution centre and the competent engineer under the law, respectively, stating that the oversight, operation and maintenance of the establishment has been assigned and undertaken, if the total driving power of the warehousing and distribution centre exceeds 59 kW (80 HP), or a maintenance contract entered into with the manufacturer for the mechanical equipment used for the primary activities to the effect that the latter is responsible for the proper functioning of the infrastructure or an insurance policy with the same subject-matter.
Hydraulics testing certificate for steam boilers or steam generations of the facility, as well as a certificate of acceptance, in accordance with the ministerial decision of Article 14(3) of Law 3853/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 90), where required.
A valid inspection certificate for LNG tanks, in accordance with Ministerial Decision Δ3/14858/1993 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 477/1993), Article 3.3.13, as applicable, where required.
Generator set permit, where such equipment exists and/or is used.
Operating licence for a private-use liquid fuel station for the refuelling of lorries with liquid fuels, in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 465/1970 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 150) or Presidential Decree 1224/1981 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 303), as in force, where such a station exists within the facility.
Operating licence for a private-use LPG-only filling station or mixed LPG and liquid fuel filling station, in accordance with the provisions of Presidential Decree 595/1984 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 218), as in force.
Where such a station exists within the facility.
Directorate of Development of the relevant Regional Unit
Defining the procedure for the establishment and operation of warehousing and distribution centres, in accordance with Article 48K of Law 4442//2016.
Regulating supply chain matters and other provisions
New institutional framework for the exercise of economic activity and other provisions
Regulations for the implementation of structural reforms of the Economic Adjustment Programme and other provisions
Simplification of the licensing of technical professions and manufacturing activities, commercial parks and other provisions
Harmonisation of Greek legislation with Directive (EU) 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure (OJ L 157, 15.6.2016) – Measures to accelerate the work of the Ministry of Economy and Development and other provisions.
Regulations on the welfare of Armed Forces, Recruitment Office, Military Justice personnel and other provisions
Market Oversight Unit, regulation of economic activity, combating illegal commerce, fines for the distribution and sale of counterfeit/falsified products, regulation of matters relating to industry, private investment, public-private partnerships, research, innovation and the Economic Chamber of Greece and other provisions.
Simplification of the framework for economic activities falling within the remit of the Ministries of Development and Investment, Labour and Social Affairs, Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, and Infrastructure and Transportation, provisions for the transfer of responsibilities for trademarks to the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation, other provisions to boost growth and other emergency measures.
Classification of activities carried out in warehousing and distribution centres by degree of perturbation
Determination of the design specifications and construction details for combined and separate entrances and exits, including the requirements for sidewalk cutting and sidewalk construction for Warehousing and Distribution Centres established in areas subject to an approved urban plan
The applicant submits an application to the Licensing Authority for the licensing of the Storage and Distribution Centre (SDC). The application must also include a filled-out questionnaire set out in Annex II to Decision Φ.61/5542/72/2018 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 62).
Following submission of the questionnaire, the applicant, either after receiving the competent authority’s response to the questionnaire or on their own initiative, submits the supporting documents and dossiers (studies, plans, etc.) to the competent authority and applies for an establishment permit from the competent authority (where required) or submits a Notification of Operation. filled-out Questionnaire of Annex II. The competent authority must reply to the above questionnaire within seven (7) business days, specifying the environmental classification, degree of perturbation and required supporting documents referred to in Articles 3 and 7 of the Joint Ministerial Decision (Government Gazette, Series II, No 62/2018) for the granting of the establishment permit and the operation of the Storage and Distribution Centre. following submission of the questionnaire, the applicant, either after receiving the competent authority’s response to the questionnaire or on their own initiative, submits the supporting documents and dossiers (studies, plans, etc.) (supporting documents 1-7) to the competent authority and applies for an establishment permit from the competent authority (where required).
This procedure applies in cases where, following the department’s response, it has been determined that an establishment approval and a notification of operation are required.
The supporting documents specified in Step 3 are collected.
The establishment approval must have been issued within 60 days of submission of the application and the required supporting documents.
Once all the supporting documents have been gathered, the SDC operator submits a Notification of Operation.
This is the appropriate procedure when after step 3 it is determined that no establishment approval is required and only a notification of operation is required.
Once all the supporting documents have been gathered, the SDC operator submits a Notification of Operation via the notifybusiness application (https://www.notifybusiness.gov.gr/assets/index.html).
The applicant seeking the granting of establishment approval for the Storage and Distribution Centre (where required) or intending to submit a notification of operation, and wishing to obtain substantiated information regarding the procedure and supporting documents, shall submit to the Competent Authority a completed questionnaire set out in Annex II.
Submission of an operation notification via the notifybusiness application (https://www.notifybusiness.gov.gr/assets/index.html)
Submission and registration of application
Evaluation of the information in the questionnaire
Response to the questionnaire by the service
Establishment approval and notification of operation required
Gathering of required supporting documents for establishment
Issuance of an establishment authorisation
Gathering of supporting documents for operation
Submission of Notification of Operation to notifybusiness
No establishment approval is required; only notification of operation is required
1. Licensing of Storage and Distribution Centres (SDCs)
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