Policy and visions for spatial planning and housing construction
Policy rules for online stores in West Maas en Waal
The policy rules for online stores in West Maas en Waal were adopted by the municipal council on May 8, 2014.
The aim is to establish a policy for online stores that will be incorporated into the municipal zoning plans, so that applicants are clear about the categories of online stores that exist and what is possible for each location.
Policy rule for minor cases
The policy rule Minor Cases for West Maas en Waal is an elaboration of Article 4 of the Environmental Law Decree (Bor). Applications for environmental permits that do not comply with the zoning plan can be assessed against this policy.
Policy rule Establishment of a one-person hairdressing business
The policy rule on establishing one-person hairdressing businesses came into effect on January 28, 2016.
The aim is to develop supplementary policy with regard to hairdressers. Currently, hairdressers in Beneden-Leeuwen and Dreumel are only permitted in areas with a high concentration of shops. The Zoning Plan Manual does not distinguish between hairdressing salons and one-person hairdressing businesses operating from home. In practice, there appears to be a need for this distinction. This draft policy rule has been drawn up to address this need.
Aesthetics policy document
The aesthetic policy document sets out the municipality's vision on spatial quality policy. The document provides insight into how the aesthetic committee advises on building plans. The policy document sets out the assessment and evaluation criteria used to evaluate all requests/building permits received.
If you want to build or renovate, you can use the memorandum to find out which guidelines the design must comply with before submitting your plan. The aesthetics committee will assess your plan based on the criteria set out in the memorandum.
Image Quality Plan
The reason for drawing up the visual quality plan is to establish a number of qualitative urban development guidelines that future buildings must comply with in order to achieve the desired target image. This cannot be regulated in a zoning plan, hence the separate visual quality plan.
The visual quality plan sets out the preconditions for the desired spatial development, with an emphasis on the appearance of the planned developments. Together with the detailed plan, the visual quality plan is the legal document that outlines the framework for the construction and design plans for this area.
Image Quality Plan Dreumel, Expansion of Lageweg Industrial Estate - the image quality plan was adopted on September 15, 2011.
Image quality plan for Het Leeuwse Veld (phase 1, 2013)
Image quality plan for Het Leeuwse Veld-West - the image quality plan was adopted on March 4, 2021.
Image quality plan for Maasbommel Municipal Yard - the image quality plan was adopted on November 3, 2009.
Village Quality Plan
Our municipality has eight beautiful villages. Each village has its own spatial quality and identity. These have been identified and recorded together with you in the Village Quality Plan and in the village passports. They provide guidelines and rules and offer inspiration for new developments. In this way, we are all working together on the spatial quality of our villages and our municipality.
Format Program of requirements for archaeological exploratory and mapping drilling research
A Program of Requirements for archaeological drilling research is not mandatory in the Dutch Archaeology Quality Standard (KNA). As a result, such drilling research is carried out in different ways.
The municipality of West Maas en Waal wants all archaeological drilling surveys to be carried out and reported in the same way. Standards prevent confusion and distortion, loss or misinterpretation of information.
That is why the municipality of West Maas en Waal has made a format available for a Program of Requirements for exploratory and/or mapping archaeological drilling surveys. If you, as a permit applicant, need to have an archaeological drilling survey carried out, you must use this format.
If you would like to receive the format as a Word file, please answer 'No' to the question at the bottom of the page 'Did you find what you were looking for?'. Indicate that you would like to receive the Format Program of requirements for archaeological exploratory and mapping drilling research as a Word file. We will then email you the file.
Guidelines for the reuse of vacant agricultural buildings (VAB) in rural areas
- What is VAB?
The guide, "Reuse of vacant agricultural buildings," offers municipalities the opportunity to preserve valuable vacant agricultural buildings. Buildings that detract from the landscape can be demolished in order to enhance the spatial and scenic quality of rural areas.
When large numbers of agricultural buildings are demolished, the demolition costs and the residual value of the buildings can be 'recouped'. The release of agricultural buildings gives the municipality the opportunity to improve the spatial and landscape quality of the rural area by cleaning up (former) agricultural buildings that are unsightly. Without limiting the development opportunities for agricultural businesses. The redevelopment (or reuse) of vacated agricultural buildings prevents deterioration and undesirable use of vacated agricultural buildings in rural areas. These homes meet the need for housing in a rural environment and offer space for private initiatives. Non-farmers can also make use of this scheme.
- Questions?
If you would like to know more about this subject, please contact Hennie den Boer by telephone on 14 0487 or by emailat hdboer@westmaasenwaal.nl.
- Press release: "Guidelines for the reuse of vacant agricultural buildings in rural areas."
Rural housing policy
On January 23, 2014, the municipal council adopted the policy framework for rural dwellings.
The policy rules make it possible for agricultural dwellings to be occupied by persons who have no functional connection with the nearby agricultural business.
Company homes are sometimes sold to people who have no functional connection to the agricultural business. There may also be cases of so-called 'retired farmers'. These are former farmers who have sold their business but still live in the company home. In both cases, this constitutes improper use.
By designating a company residence as a rural residence, it does not constitute an obstacle to the business operations of the associated company. A request for designation as a rural residence is assessed against the standards that apply to company residences.
Soil quality map and Soil Management Memorandum
For the soil quality map and the rules in the Soil Management Memorandum, please contact the Rivierenland Environmental Service (ODR) at . If you have any questions about the map or the memorandum, please also contact the ODR.