Beleidsregel Parkeren Bunschoten 2023 – Urban Parking Requirements
The Beleidsregel Parkeren Bunschoten 2023 is a formal policy instrument issued by the Gemeente Bunschoten in the Netherlands. Effective from August 29, 2023, this regulation establishes the legal framework for determining required parking capacities for new construction and spatial developments. It officially supersedes the municipality's 2014 parking policy, incorporating updated data to prevent both parking shortages and the inefficient use of public space caused by excessive pavement. The document functions as a primary testing framework for permit applications within the municipal boundaries.
The core of this regulation is based on an objective assessment by Goudappel BV, a specialized consultancy that analyzed local car ownership trends. The study utilized scan-car data to identify vehicle densities, including commercial vans (bedrijfsbussen) and foreign license plates. A key finding of the research is that car ownership in the Centrum (center) of Bunschoten is not significantly lower than in other urban areas. Consequently, the document deviates from standard CROW recommendations by harmonizing residential parking norms across the center and the Rest bebouwde kom (remainder of the built-up area).
The following sections detail the specific parking figures applied to residential housing, commercial activities, and social services. These norms are categorized by geographic zones: Centrum, Rest bebouwde kom, and Buitengebied (rural area), ensuring that infrastructure planning aligns with localized demand.
Residential Parking Requirements
Residential parking norms are now unified for the center and the rest of the built-up area due to similar car ownership levels observed in both zones. The regulation specifies requirements based on housing type and ownership model:
- Koop, vrijstaand (Detached owner-occupied): 2.4 spaces per dwelling in urban areas; 2.8 in rural zones.
- Koop, appartement > 100m2 gbo: 1.7 spaces per dwelling in urban areas; 2.5 in rural zones.
- Huurhuis, sociale huur (Social housing): 1.3 spaces per dwelling in urban areas; 2.0 in rural zones.
- Tiny house < 35m2: A flat rate of 0.8 spaces per dwelling applies across all municipal zones.
- Kamerverhuur, studenten: 0.3 spaces per room in all municipal zones.
Commercial and Employment Functions
For non-residential functions, the municipality maintains standards derived from the upper bandwidth of CROW kencijfers. These requirements are calculated per 100 square meters of bruto vloeroppervlak (gross floor area/bvo):
- Kantoor, zonder baliefunctie (Office without counter): 1.4 in Centrum, 1.9 in Rest bebouwde kom, and 2.8 in Buitengebied.
- Bedrijf, arbeidsintensief (Labor-intensive business): 1.6 in Centrum and 2.4 in Rest bebouwde kom.
- Buurtsupermarkt (Neighborhood supermarket): 2.9 in Centrum and 4.4 in Rest bebouwde kom.
Leisure, Healthcare, and Education
Specific categories cover sport, culture, and social services. Norms for these functions vary significantly based on the intensity of visitor traffic and the availability of land:
- Bibliotheek (Library): 0.7 per 100m2 bvo in the center; 1.3 in the rest of the built-up area.
- Bioscoop (Cinema): 4.2 per 100m2 bvo in the center; 12.0 in the rest of the built-up area.
- Huisartsenpraktijk (GP practice): 2.3 per consulting room in the center; 3.2 in the rest of the built-up area.
- Basisonderwijs (Primary school): 1.0 space per classroom across all zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a lower parking norm for homes in the center of Bunschoten?
No. Research by Goudappel BV determined that car ownership in the center is not lower than elsewhere, so the same norms apply for both the Centrum and the Rest bebouwde kom.
What is the parking norm for a detached house (vrijstaand) in Bunschoten?
The norm is 2.4 spaces per dwelling in the built-up area and 2.8 spaces per dwelling in the rural area (Buitengebied).
How are parking requirements calculated for offices?
Parking is calculated per 100m2 of gross floor area (bvo), ranging from 1.4 spaces in the center to 2.8 spaces in the rural area for offices without a public counter.
What is the parking requirement for a Tiny House in Bunschoten?
For dwellings classified as Tiny Houses with less than 35m2 of floor space, a parking norm of 0.8 spaces per unit is required regardless of location.
Are commercial vehicles included in the municipal parking data?
Yes. The underlying research used scan-cars to specifically account for commercial vans with 'grey plates' (grijze kentekens) often used by residents.
Which organization provided the research for the 2023 parking policy?
The research and methodology were developed by the specialized advisory firm Goudappel BV.
What standard applies to primary schools in Bunschoten?
Primary schools are required to provide 1.0 parking space per classroom across all municipal zones.
What happens to the 2014 parking policy?
The Beleidsregel Parkeren Bunschoten 2023 officially retracts and replaces the 2014 parking policy as the current testing framework for permit applications.
