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Please note: The algorithm descriptions in English have been automatically translated. Errors may have been introduced in this process. For the original descriptions, go to the Dutch version of the Algorithm Register.

Green Light

Haaglanden Environmental Agency

Draft application for an environmental permit.
Last change on 18th of June 2026, at 10:15 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
Publication category
Other algorithms
Impact assessment
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Status
In use

General information

Theme

Nature and Environment

Begin date

2026-03

Contact information

vergunningen@odh.nl

Responsible use

Goal and impact

The text is checked. We look at the sentences and the grammar. We add comments to the form. This helps us spot repeated words. We also give tips on how to improve the sentences.

Considerations

This approach helps to prevent errors or ambiguities. It ensures that the licensing authority does not overlook anything. As a result, the licensing process is faster. The licence can also be granted more quickly. There are no risks associated with the use of AI, as the content remains the same.

Human intervention

Once the draft decision has been drawn up, the licensing authority reviews the outcome. If the AI makes a suggestion, this is checked. A person is always required to give final approval.

Risk management

There are always certain risks involved in using AI. It is important to understand and manage these risks. This model analyses sentence structure. This is then checked. No substantive data is altered. No decisions are made based on the AI’s suggestions. The only risk is that the AI may not accurately reflect the logic of the original sentence. The licensing authority reviews the AI’s suggestion and decides whether it is appropriate. This mitigates that risk.

Legal basis

Not applicable

Elaboration on impact assessments

The initial assessment indicates that a DPIA is not required.

Operations

Data

The data used is provided by the applicants themselves. It relates to the habitats of protected species. Applicants provide various details, such as their name and the address of the construction site. AI does not make decisions based on this data. AI only analyses the structure of the sentences. Humans review the decision. The decision is not automatically made public. Decisions are only taken on AI proposals that relate to the structure of the sentences. Beyond that, AI does not make any decisions.

Technical design

A standard LLM was used with clear instructions. The instruction states that we should only consider the sentences themselves. We want well-constructed Dutch sentences. Based on this instruction, the AI generates a recommendation. This recommendation is added to the draft decision. This takes place in Microsoft Word. Everything is controlled by a Python script.

External provider

Not applicable

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