Policies and visions for land use planning and housing development
Policy Rules for Online Stores 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, which will be included in the municipal zoning plans, so that applicants clearly understand which categories of online stores exist and what is possible per designation.
Policy guideline for minor cases
The policy rule for minor deviations 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 on Establishing a Sole Proprietorship Hair Salon
The policy rule on the establishment of sole proprietorship barber shops took effect on January 28, 2016.
The goal is to develop supplementary policy regarding hairdressers. Currently, hairdressers in Beneden-Leeuwen Dreumel are Dreumel permitted in commercial districts. The Zoning Plan Manual does not distinguish between hairdressing salons and home-based sole proprietorship hairdressing businesses. In practice, however, there is a clear need for such a distinction. This draft policy rule has been drawn up to address this need.
Aesthetic Guidelines
The Aesthetics Policy Document sets out the municipality’s vision for spatial quality policy. The document provides insight into how the Aesthetics Committee advises on building plans. The policy document outlines the review and assessment criteria used to evaluate all submitted requests and building permit applications.
If you are planning to build or renovate, you can use the guidelines to determine which requirements your design must meet before submitting your plan. The Building Aesthetics Committee will evaluate your plan based on the criteria set forth in the guidelines.
Visual Quality Plan
The purpose of developing the visual quality plan is to establish a set of qualitative urban design guidelines that future developments must adhere to in order to achieve the desired vision. Since this cannot be addressed in a zoning plan, a separate visual quality plan has been created.
The visual quality plan sets out the parameters for the desired spatial development, with a focus on the appearance of the proposed land uses. Together with the detailed development plan, the visual quality plan is the legal document that outlines the framework for the construction and design plans for this area.
Dreumel Visual Quality Plan, Expansion of the Lageweg Industrial Park - The visual quality plan was adopted on September 15, 2011.
Visual Quality Plan for Het Leeuwse Veld (Phase 1, 2013)
Visual Quality Plan for Het Leeuwse Veld-West - The visual quality plan was adopted on March 4, 2021.
Maasbommel Visual Quality Plan for Maasbommel - The Visual Quality Plan was adopted on November 3, 2009.
Village Quality Plan
Our municipality is home to eight charming villages. Each village has its own unique character and identity. These have been identified in consultation with you and documented in the Village Quality Plan and the village profiles. They provide guidelines and rules and serve as a source of inspiration for new developments. In this way, we all work together to enhance the character of our villages and our municipality.
Format: Specifications for Archaeological Exploratory and Mapping Drilling Surveys
The Dutch Archaeology Quality Standard (KNA) does not require a Statement of Requirements for archaeological test drilling. As a result, such test drilling is carried out in different ways.
The municipality of West Maas en Waal wants all archaeological drilling investigations to be carried out and reported in the same way. Standards prevent confusion and distortion, loss, or incorrect interpretation of information.
Therefore, the municipality of West Maas en Waal has made available a format Program of Requirements for archaeological exploratory and/or mapping drilling investigations. If you, as a permit applicant, need to have archaeological drilling investigations carried out, you must use this format.
If you would like to receive the document as a Word file, please select "No" in response to the question at the bottom of the page: "Did you find what you were looking for?" Please indicate that you would like to receive the "Specifications for Archaeological Exploratory and Mapping Drilling" document as a Word file. We will then email the file to you.
Guidance on the reuse of vacant agricultural buildings (VAB) in rural areas
- What is VAB?
The guide, “Reuse of Vacant Agricultural Buildings,” provides municipalities with the opportunity to preserve valuable vacant agricultural buildings. Structures that detract from the landscape can be demolished in order to enhance the spatial and landscape 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 enhance the spatial and landscape quality of rural areas by removing (former) agricultural buildings that detract from the landscape, without limiting development opportunities for agricultural businesses. Through the remediation (or reuse) of vacated agricultural buildings, deterioration and undesirable use of such buildings in rural areas are prevented. These homes meet the demand for housing in a rural setting and provide opportunities for private initiatives. Non-farmers may also take advantage of this program.
- Questions?
If you would like to learn more about this topic, please contact Hennie den Boer by phone at 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 the policy framework for rural dwellings.
The policy guidelines allow farmhouses to be occupied by individuals who have no functional connection to the nearby farm.
Farmhouses are sometimes sold to people who have no functional connection to the farm. There may also be cases involving so-called “retired farmers.” These are former farmers who have sold their farms but still live in the farmhouse. In both cases, this constitutes a non-compliant use.
By designating a farm residence as a rural residence, it does not hinder the operations of the associated farm. A request for designation as a rural residence is assessed against the standards that apply to farm residences.
Soil Quality Map and Soil Management Policy
For information regarding the soil quality map and the regulations in the Soil Management Policy, please contact the Rivierenland Environmental Agency (ODR) at . If you have any questions about the Map the policy, please contact the ODR.