Beleidsregels Parkeernormen Delft 2023 – Parking Regulations for New Developments
The Beleidsregels Parkeernormen Delft 2023 is an official municipal ordinance issued by the Gemeente Delft, Netherlands. Valid from January 26, 2024, this document establishes the regulatory framework for car and bicycle parking, as well as loading and unloading facilities, for all new construction projects and building transformations. It operates within the broader legal context of the Omgevingswet (Environment Act) and replaces the previous 2018 parking guidelines.
The document defines concrete parking standards based on building function, size, and geographic location. It introduces a mobility transition strategy that prioritizes active transport and shared mobility while strictly limiting the impact of new developments on public street parking. The regulations cover five distinct zones: Binnenstad Delft (including the autoluwplus area), Rest bebouwde kom Delft, Buitengebied Delft, Campus TU Delft, and Schieoevers Noord. It also formalizes the BROP-lijst (Beperkt Recht Op Parkeerproduct), which identifies addresses where residents and employees are ineligible for public parking permits.
Professional users can navigate the document through its structured appendices, which include specific bicycle parking norms (Annex 2), car parking norms (Annex 3), presence percentages for shared use (Annex 5), and conversion factors for on-site parking types (Annex 6).
Calculation Methodology for Parking Demand
The total parking requirement for a project is determined through a four-step systematic process designed to reflect the actual parking pressure while accounting for existing conditions.
- Normative Demand: Calculating the initial requirement based on the function and scale of the building (e.g., floor area or number of dwellings).
- Saldering (Offsetting): Subtracting the parking demand of the existing legal function of the site from the new normative demand.
- Compensation: Adding a requirement to replace any existing on-site or public parking spaces that are lost due to the new development.
- Shared Use (Dubbelgebruik): Adjusting the final number based on the Aanwezigheidspercentages (presence percentages) if different functions can share the same spaces at different times of the day.
Area-Specific Car Parking Standards
Car parking norms in Delft are differentiated by zone to support the city's densification and sustainability goals. The standards are generally set 20% lower than national CROW guidelines to steer the mobility transition.
- Binnenstad (Autoluwplus): No new car parking spaces are permitted on-site for residents or visitors; these projects must utilize the nulvergunningregeling (zero-permit scheme).
- Campus TU Delft: Specific norms apply that are roughly 20% lower than the minimum national averages.
- Schieoevers Noord: A specialized mobility concept is required for developments in this area, focusing on high density and shared mobility hubs.
- Maximum Norms: Parking spaces may not exceed the established norms to prevent excessive car use, though developers may choose to provide fewer spaces if justified.
Bicycle Parking and Storage Requirements
The regulations mandate high-quality bicycle parking for all functions. For residential units, the document distinguishes between the number of spots for residents and those for visitors, while also requiring internal storage space.
- Residential Internal Storage: Dwellings between 50m² and 125m² GO (Gebruiksoppervlakte) must include an internal storage area of at least 2.7m².
- Dimensions: A standard bicycle parking spot is defined as 200cm in length, 120cm in height, and 65cm in width.
- Specialized Racks: At least 5% of spots must accommodate non-standard bicycles (cargo bikes, scooters), and 20% must be suitable for bikes that do not fit in standard tiered racks.
Shared Mobility and Parking Reductions
Developers can reduce the required number of car parking spaces for residential functions by implementing shared mobility solutions, such as deelauto's (car-sharing).
- Reductions: Up to 30% reduction in the residential car parking requirement is possible in the Rest bebouwde kom and Campus TU Delft zones.
- Requirement: For every 25 dwellings, at least one shared car must be provided (with a minimum of two cars per project).
- Duration: The shared mobility concept must remain operational for at least 10 years to maintain the parking reduction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can residents of new developments get a street parking permit in Delft?
No. Under the BROP-lijst policy, residents and employees of new or transformed developments are generally excluded from receiving public parking permits.
What is the minimum bicycle storage size for a 75m² apartment?
An apartment between 50m² and 100m² GO requires 4 bicycle spots for residents and 0.3 for visitors, plus an internal storage room of at least 2.7m².
How does 'Saldering' affect my parking calculation?
Saldering allows you to subtract the parking demand of the existing site function (if it has been active within the last three years) from the demand of the new project.
Are there specific requirements for electric car charging?
Yes, developments must comply with national regulations (Bouwbesluit 2012 / Bbl) regarding the installation of charging infrastructure and cable ducting for electric vehicles.
What are the maximum walking distances for car parking?
In the Binnenstad, the maximum acceptable walking distance to a parking spot is 800 meters for residential and work functions; in most other areas, it is 400 meters.
How is a driveway counted toward the parking requirement?
According to Annex 6, a single driveway without a garage counts as 0.8 parking spaces, while a garage with a single driveway counts as 1.0 space.
