Beleidsregel Parkeren Bunschoten 2023 – Municipal Parking Regulations
The Beleidsregel Parkeren Bunschoten 2023 is an official municipal ordinance issued by the College van burgemeester en wethouders of the municipality of Bunschoten, Netherlands. Valid from August 29, 2023, this regulatory document establishes the framework for parking standards required for new construction and spatial developments. It replaces the previous parking policy from 2014, incorporating updated data to align parking requirements with contemporary vehicle ownership trends and local spatial constraints.
The regulation is based on technical research conducted by the consultancy Goudappel BV, which analyzed car ownership rates, commercial vehicle frequency (bedrijfsbussen), and visitor patterns across various neighborhoods. The scope covers residential functions (woonfuncties) and a wide array of non-residential uses, including commercial offices, retail, healthcare, and leisure facilities. It utilizes the CROW (Centrum voor Regelgeving en Onderzoek in de Grond-, Water- en Wegenbouw en de Verkeerstechniek) methodology as a baseline, specifically categorizing Bunschoten-Spakenburg as a highly urbanized area (sterk stedelijk gebied).
This document serves as the primary assessment framework (toetsingskader) for building permit applications within the municipality. It provides specific parking keys (kencijfers) for three distinct geographic zones: the Centrum (Center), the Rest bebouwde kom (Remainder of the built-up area), and the Buitengebied (Outer areas).
Residential Parking Standards
Following the Goudappel research, the municipality determined that car ownership levels in the town center do not significantly differ from the rest of the built-up area. Consequently, the distinction between the Centrum and Rest bebouwde kom for residential parking norms has been eliminated.
- Koop, vrijstaand: 2.4 spaces per dwelling in built-up areas; 2.8 in the Buitengebied.
- Sociale huur (Social housing): 1.3 spaces per dwelling in built-up areas.
- Tiny house (< 35m2): A flat rate of 0.8 spaces per unit across all zones.
- Kamerverhuur (Student housing): 0.3 spaces per room.
Non-Residential Functional Norms
For functions other than housing, the municipality maintains the highest norms within the CROW bandwidth. The geographic zone distinction remains applicable for these categories to reflect the varying accessibility of locations.
- Werken (Work): Offices without a counter function require 1.4 spaces per 100m² GFA (bvo) in the Center and 1.9 in the rest of the built-up area.
- Winkelen (Retail): Large supermarkets require a higher norm of 6.9 spaces in the Center versus 8.7 in the rest of the built-up area per 100m² GFA.
- Horeca (Catering/Leisure): Restaurants are allocated 10.0 spaces per 100m² GFA in the Center.
Healthcare and Social Facilities
Specific parking keys are assigned to social infrastructure based on service capacity or floor area. These ensure that medical and educational facilities do not create overflow parking in residential neighborhoods.
- Huisartsenpraktijk (GP Practice): 2.3 spaces per treatment room in the Center.
- Basisonderwijs (Primary School): 1.0 space per classroom across all zones.
- Kinderdagverblijf (Daycare): 1.0 space per 100m² GFA in the Center, rising to 1.3 in the rest of the built-up area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the center of Bunschoten have lower residential parking requirements?
No, research showed that car ownership in the Centrum is not lower than in the Rest bebouwde kom, so the same norms apply to both zones for housing.
What is the parking norm for a detached house (vrijstaand) in the Buitengebied?
The norm for a detached owner-occupied house in the Buitengebied is 2.8 parking spaces per dwelling.
How many parking spaces are required for a Tiny House under 35m2?
The regulation specifies a requirement of 0.8 parking spaces per dwelling for a Tiny house smaller than 35m2.
What standard applies to social rental apartments (huur, appartement sociale sector)?
For social rental apartments, the norm is 1.0 space per dwelling in the center and built-up areas, and 1.8 in the Buitengebied.
How is parking calculated for office buildings with a public counter?
Offices with a counter function (met baliefunctie) require 1.8 spaces per 100m² GFA in the Centrum and 2.5 in the Rest bebouwde kom.
What is the parking requirement for a large supermarket in the built-up area?
A large supermarket in the Rest bebouwde kom (excluding the center) requires 8.7 parking spaces per 100m² GFA.
Are student rooms treated differently than standard apartments?
Yes, student housing (Kamerverhuur, studenten) has a significantly lower norm of 0.3 spaces per room.
Which authority published this parking regulation?
The document was issued by the Gemeente Bunschoten and established by the College on August 29, 2023.
