Beleidsregels Parkeernormen gemeente Oisterwijk 2024 – Parking Requirements and Compliance
The Beleidsregels Parkeernormen gemeente Oisterwijk 2024 is a municipal policy document issued by the College of Mayor and Aldermen of Oisterwijk, Netherlands. Effective from June 8, 2024, these rules provide the legal assessment framework for determining parking needs and requirements for spatial developments. The policy operates under the wider legal framework of the Omgevingswet (Environment Act) and the Algemene wet bestuursrecht (General Administrative Law Act), specifically referencing article 3.1.2 of the Besluit ruimtelijke ordening.
The document regulates the required number of parking spaces for a variety of functions including residential, commercial, retail, and social-medical services. It applies to all projects involving construction, renovation, expansion, or functional changes where an omgevingsvergunning (environment permit) is required. The scope covers the entire municipality of Oisterwijk, including the cores of Haaren and Moergestel. It defines specific geographic zones—Centrum (Center), Schil (Shell), Rest bebouwde kom (Remaining built-up area), and Buitengebied (Rural area)—to calibrate requirements against local urban density and accessibility.
The framework utilizes national indices from CROW (Publication 381) and standards such as NEN 2580 for measuring Bruto vloeroppervlak (Gross Floor Area). It introduces modern provisions for bicycle parking, electric vehicle charging points, and innovative mobility concepts such as car-sharing to determine the final parkeereis (parking requirement) for a development plot.
Spatial Zones and Urban Density
The municipality determines parking requirements based on the stedelijkheidsgraad (degree of urbanity) and specific area profiles. Oisterwijk is officially classified as weinig stedelijk (little urban) based on the environmental address density from the CBS.
- Centrum: The historical and commercial heart of the town.
- Schil: The transition zone surrounding the center.
- Rest bebouwde kom: All other built-up areas within the municipal boundaries.
- Buitengebied: Areas located outside the defined urban boundaries.
Parking Provisions on Private Property
When a spatial development includes parking facilities such as driveways or garages on private land, specific calculation values are applied to determine how many spaces these contribute toward the total requirement. These values account for the fact that private garages are often used for storage rather than vehicle parking.
- Enkele oprit (Single driveway): Counted as 0.8 spaces (minimum depth 5.5m).
- Dubbele oprit (Double driveway): Counted as 1.7 spaces (minimum 5.5m deep and 5.0m wide).
- Garage zonder oprit (Garage without driveway): Counted as 0.6 spaces.
- Garage met enkele oprit (Garage with single driveway): Counted as 1.2 spaces.
- Garagebox (not at the dwelling): Counted as 0.7 spaces.
Double Use and Presence Percentages
The policy permits dubbelgebruik (double use) of parking spaces when different functions on a plot have peak demands at different times of the day or week. This prevents the over-allocation of spaces that would otherwise remain empty.
- Presence Percentages: Specific ratios are applied for residents, visitors, and employees across various time slots (e.g., workdays, evenings, and Saturdays).
- Workday Night: Residential demand is fixed at 100%, while office demand is 0%.
- Saturday Afternoon: Retail demand is fixed at 100%, while residential visitor demand is 60%.
- Accessibility: Double use is only permitted if the parking spaces are freely accessible to all users of the participating functions.
Customization and Exemption Rules (Maatwerk)
The College may deviate from the standard parking norms under specific conditions described in the regels voor maatwerk. These rules allow for a lower parking requirement if the developer implements sustainable mobility alternatives.
- Small increases: Projects with a net increase of fewer than 1.5 parking spaces are exempt (excluding residential functions).
- Bicycle stimulation: A discount of up to 15% can be applied if high-quality bicycle facilities are provided according to Bijlage 2.
- Public Transport (OV): A 10% discount is possible for developments within a 750m walking distance of the station where public transport use is actively promoted.
- Innovative mobility: Use of shared cars and specific mobility plans can lead to a reduction in the parking requirement if permanence is guaranteed for at least 10 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calculation value for a long driveway with a garage?
A long driveway with a garage is calculated as 1.5 spaces toward the total parking requirement.
When is a parking demand study required for vacant buildings?
If a building has been vacant for more than 5 years, the applicant must provide a parking pressure measurement to substantiate the available capacity in the public space.
What is the maximum allowed parking pressure in the public space for new developments?
For developments utilizing existing public parking, the parking pressure in the immediate area must not exceed 85% including the new demand.
Does the parking requirement include visitor parking?
Yes, the parking norms are inclusive of visitor parking. The specific 'visitor share' (aandeel bezoekers) is specified per function in Annex 1.
What is the acceptable walking distance for residential parking?
According to Annex 3, the acceptable walking distance for the 'Wonen' (Residential) function is 100 meters.
Are there specific rules for bicycle parking in Oisterwijk?
Yes, Annex 2 contains specific fietsparkeernormen for different functions, such as offices (1.7 spaces per 100m2 BVO for staff in the center) and supermarkets (2.9 spaces per 100m2 BVO).
How are rounding rules applied to the calculated parking requirement?
The sum of the calculated parking demand is rounded to the nearest whole number; values of 0.5 and higher are rounded up, while values below 0.5 are rounded down.
