Didam ruling
In November 2021, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in the Didam case: the Didam ruling. This ruling concerns the sale of real property by the government. When disposing of real property, municipalities must observe the principle of equality. This means that all (potential) bidders must be offered equal opportunities to acquire the property.
In most cases, the municipality is therefore required to offer real estate for sale through a public auction and to communicate transparently about the process. There are a number of exceptions that allow for the direct sale of real estate.
In all cases, the municipality must publicly announce any (proposed) land sale. Below, you can view all proposed sales of municipal real estate. This information also includes the municipality’s rationale for entering into an agreement with a party.
All proposed land sales are published on www.officielebekendmakingen.nl, , and/or the municipal website. Do you disagree with this proposed sale? The publication explains how and by when you can submit your objection.
Intention to Award a Barter Agreement
July 6, 2026:
The municipality of West Maas en Waal to exchange the following parcel with Liander N.V. through a mutual purchase:
- Heideakkerweg in Beneden-Leeuwen, cadastral district: Wamel G, lot number 2203 (approx. 23 m²);
- Heideakkerweg in Beneden-Leeuwen, cadastral district: Wamel G, lot number 2113 (approx. 14 m²).
For the purpose of constructing a substation on parcel Wamel G, number 2203, Liander N.V. is the only party with which the municipality wishes to enter into an exchange, specifically for the purpose of strengthening the power grid in the immediate vicinity and facilitating new construction. This objectively established public interest justifies invoking the principle of uniqueness within the framework of the Didam case law. The municipality therefore believes it can reasonably proceed with a private agreement for the land swap with Liander N.V.
If you have any objections to our intention to award the contract to Liander, you may challenge this decision in civil summary proceedings before the District Court of Arnhem within 20 days of the date of publication.