Nota Parkeernormen Leidschendam-Voorburg 2023 – Parking Standards for Bicycle and Car Mobility
The Nota Parkeernormen Leidschendam-Voorburg 2023 is the official regulatory framework established by the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg to govern the provision of bicycle and car parking spaces for new developments. Approved by the municipal council on September 26, 2023, and effective from October 28, 2023, this document functions as a statutory instrument within the broader context of the Omgevingsvisie (Environmental Vision) and regional mobility policies. It provides the legal basis for parking requirements specified in zoning plans and environmental permits, ensuring that development projects maintain a balance between parking supply and demand to preserve public space quality.
The regulation applies to all projects requiring an omgevingsvergunning (environmental permit), including new construction, renovations, building transformations, and changes in functional use. It replaces the previous 2012 guidelines, shifting from a fixed 'normative' approach to a 'proactive' mobility strategy. The document is structured into six chapters and nine detailed annexes, covering the Gebiedsindeling (zoning maps), specific parking norms for dozens of functional categories (residential, retail, healthcare, education), and the Parkeereis (parking requirement) calculation methodology. It incorporates standards from the national CROW guidelines while tailoring them to local urban densities.
Professional users, such as architects and developers, utilize this document to determine the precise number of spaces required through the Stappenplan parkeereis (step-by-step parking demand plan). The policy details specific quality requirements for bicycle storage, maximum walking distances for car parking, and the conditions under which developers can apply for a Mobiliteitscorrectie (mobility correction) to reduce car parking obligations.
Zoning and Area Classification
The municipality is divided into four distinct zones that determine the applicable parking bandwidth based on urban density and accessibility to public transport. These zones are defined in Bijlage 1 and Bijlage 2:
- Centrum (Center): High-density areas such as Voorburg-Noord and the old center of Leidschendam where the lower end of the parking bandwidth is applied.
- Schil (Shell): Areas surrounding the centers, including the influence zones of RandstadRail and NS stations like Mariahoeve and Laan van NOI.
- Rest bebouwde kom: Established residential and commercial areas outside the primary centers.
- Buitengebied: Rural and peripheral areas like Stompwijk, where car dependency is generally higher.
Bicycle Parking Standards and Quality
Bicycle parking is prioritized to support the mobility transition. Dwellings must provide a minimum storage area of 5 m² as per the Bouwbesluit, while non-residential functions follow the Leidraad Fietsparkeren guidelines.
- Quality Requirements: Storage must be easily accessible, logically organized, and equipped with adequate lighting and electrical points for e-bikes.
- Space Dimensions: Racks must have a minimum center-to-center distance of 400 mm, with main aisles at least 2100 mm to 3000 mm wide.
- Special Vehicles: At least 5% of spaces must be suitable for cargo bikes or non-standard bicycle dimensions.
Car Parking and Mobility Corrections
The total car parking requirement can be reduced by up to 30% through a cumulative Mobiliteitscorrectie if specific alternative mobility measures are implemented.
- PT Proximity: Reductions up to 25% are possible for developments within walking distance of high-frequency transit hubs like Station Laan van NOI.
- Shared Mobility (Deelmobiliteit): Implementation of shared cars can reduce the requirement by up to 25% in station environments, with a standard of one shared car replacing up to five private spaces.
- Excellent Bicycle Facilities: Providing high-end indoor storage with repair stations and charging points can yield a reduction of up to 15%.
Developers must also account for Bezoekersparkeren (visitor parking), which ranges from 0.1 to 0.2 spaces per unit for residential functions, depending on the zone.
Calculation and Procedures
The parking demand is calculated using a six-step plan (Stappenplan parkeereis) detailed in Bijlage 8. This process accounts for existing capacity, double use of spaces, and specific functional norms.
- Dubbelgebruik (Double Use): Shared use of spaces between different functions (e.g., offices and residents) is calculated based on presence percentages in Bijlage 4.
- Max Walking Distances: For residential units in the center, the maximum acceptable walking distance to a parking space is 250 meters.
- Maintenance Obligation: Once realized, parking spaces must be maintained for their intended use. This is often secured via a POET-lijst (Parking on Own Terrain) to prevent future conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum storage size for bicycles in new dwellings?
According to Article 4.31 of the Bouwbesluit referenced in the document, each dwelling must have a storage area of at least 5 m².
What is the maximum reduction allowed for mobility corrections?
The total cumulative reduction from mobility corrections (public transport proximity, shared mobility, and bicycle facilities) is capped at 30% of the total parking requirement.
What are the maximum walking distances for residential parking in the center?
For residential functions in the 'Centrum- en schilgebied', the maximum accepted walking distance is 250 meters.
How many private parking spaces can one shared car replace?
Under the mobility correction rules, one shared car (deelauto) is considered to replace five private parking spaces.
What is the visitor parking norm for a social housing apartment in the center?
The visitor portion (bezoekersdeel) is 0.1 spaces per dwelling for residential units in the center and shell areas.
Are charging stations required for electric vehicles?
Yes, for new developments with more than 10 parking spaces, at least one charging point must be realized, and 20% of spaces must be 'EV-ready' with underlying infrastructure.
