Nota landgoederen Bloemendaal 2016 – Spatial Policy for Estates
The Nota landgoederen Bloemendaal 2016 is an official spatial policy document issued by the Gemeente Bloemendaal under the authority of the team Ruimtelijke Ordening. Formally adopted by the municipal council in October 2016 and revised in 2017, this document establishes the regulatory framework for spatial developments within the designated Landgoederenzone. It operates within a multi-layered legal context, aligning with the Structuurvisie Bloemendaal 2011, the Natuurschoonwet 1928, and provincial regulations such as the Provinciale ruimtelijke verordening Structuurvisie 2012.
The document governs the preservation, restoration, and development of estates and country houses situated between the village centers of Bloemendaal and the Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland. Its scope includes criteria for defining estates, rules for building main houses and outbuildings, and procedures for function changes. Key regulatory elements include the utiliteitszone (utility zone), the Natuur-3 zoning designation, and strict guidelines for maintaining the ruimtelijke hiërarchie (spatial hierarchy) between landscape and architecture. It defines specific thresholds for building volumes, such as the maximum surface area for storage facilities and animal shelters.
This policy serves as a testing framework for initiatives that deviate from existing zoning plans. It outlines the procedural requirements for developers and owners, including the role of the Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (RCE) and the provincial Adviescommissie Ruimtelijke kwaliteit (ARO) in the assessment process.
Definition and Spatial Scope
The municipality applies specific criteria to identify a property as an estate under this policy. A primary requirement is a minimum size of five hectares.
- Estate Definition: A terrain of at least five hectares featuring a protected park layout and an original monumental main house or its recognizable remains.
- Spatial Hierarchy: Development must respect the established relationship between the main house (landhuis), outbuildings (bijgebouwen), the garden, and the landscape park or forest.
- Exclusions: Former estates that have been subdivided into villa districts or transformed into large-scale care institutions are excluded from the scope of this document.
Building Guidelines for Main Houses and Outbuildings
The policy prioritizes the maintenance of the original residential function for main houses. While flexibility for alternative uses is provided to ensure financial vitality, structural changes are strictly regulated.
- Splitting Prohibition: The vertical splitting of a main house into two separate dwellings is no longer permitted under the revised 2017 regulations.
- Home Occupations: Up to 20% of the floor area may be used for professional or business activities, with a maximum limit of 120 m² for houses exceeding 300 m².
- Material Storage: Estates are permitted a maximum of 100 m² for material storage structures (materiaalbergingen), which must be located within the designated utility zone.
- Animal Shelters: A total of 150 m² is allowed for sheltering hooved animals, strictly for non-commercial hobby use.
Preservation of Cultural and Natural Values
Developments must contribute to the enhancement of spatial quality. The municipality assesses initiatives based on three value types: usage value, perception value, and future value.
- Natuur-3 Zoning: This designation is applied to non-built areas to protect natural, landscape, and cultural-historical values, requiring a permit for landscape alterations.
- Sightlines: Protected sightlines (zichtlijnen) identified in the policy's annexes must be maintained or restored during any spatial intervention.
- Reconstruction: Permission may be granted to rebuild historically significant structures that have disappeared, provided the original location and volume are respected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum land size required for a property to be classified as an estate?
A terrain must have a minimum size of five hectares to be identified as an estate under the Nota landgoederen Bloemendaal 2016.
Is it permitted to split a main estate house into two separate residences?
No, the 2017 revision of the policy explicitly prohibits the vertical splitting of main houses into multiple dwellings to prevent fragmentation of the spatial structure.
What is the maximum allowed size for a material storage building on an estate?
Estates are permitted a total of 100 m² for material storage, which can be provided in one or multiple structures within the utility zone.
Are swimming pools and tennis courts allowed on estate grounds?
Yes, the college may grant deviations for the construction of swimming pools within 'Wonen' and 'Tuin' zones and tennis courts within 'Wonen' zones.
What are the rules for keeping horses on an estate in Bloemendaal?
Estates are allowed up to 150 m² for animal shelters to house a maximum of six hooved animals for hobby purposes, and may apply for a horse riding arena (paardenbak) of up to 800 m².
What is a 'utiliteitszone' according to this policy?
A utiliteitszone is the specific area of an estate where the main house and outbuildings are situated and where economic, residential, or recreational activities are dominant over nature values.
Which authority provides advice on initiatives involving monumental estates?
Initiatives involving monumental estates are referred to the Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (RCE) for advice in the early stages of the planning process.
