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 Sell a Parcel of Land
October 2, 2026:
The municipality of West Maas en Waal intends to sell the following parcel of land to the De Kernen Housing Foundation:
- The green space currently used as a garden at the property located at Kerkland 2 in Dreumel, known in the land registry a Dreumel , section G, no. 2763 (in part) (approximately 120 m²).
Specifically, for use as a garden for the residence at Kerkland 2 in Dreumel , thereby enabling the De Kernen Housing Foundation to create a single, contiguous parcel of land.
The De Kernen Housing Foundation is the only party to which the municipality is willing to sell the property, specifically for the purpose of enabling the nonprofit organization to acquire the garden for future development around the Kerkland 2 lot in Dreumel. 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 sale to Woonstichting De Kernen.
If you have any objections to our intention to sell, you may challenge this in civil summary proceedings before the Arnhem District Court within 20 days of the date of publication.