Woon(zorg)visie 2023-2026 Hoogeveen – Municipal Housing and Care Strategy
The Woon(zorg)visie 2023-2026 is the official strategic policy document issued by the Municipality of Hoogeveen, Netherlands. Developed in collaboration with Companen, this vision replaces the previous 2017 edition and establishes the legal and regulatory framework for housing and healthcare integration through 2026, with a long-term outlook to 2030. It aligns with the Nationale Woon- en Bouwagenda and serves as the foundation for prestatieafspraken (performance agreements) with housing corporations and healthcare providers.
The document's scope covers the entire municipality, including the city of Hoogeveen and the surrounding villages such as Hollandscheveld, Noordscheschut, Pesse, Elim, and Nieuwlande. It addresses four primary themes: sufficient housing supply, suitable housing for all demographics, living with care or support needs, and sustainable, resilient neighborhoods. The vision incorporates specific sub-policies for arbeidsmigranten (migrant workers) and woonwagenstandplaatsen (trailer sites), and introduces a Toetsingskader woningbouw (Housing Assessment Framework) to evaluate new building initiatives based on quantitative and qualitative criteria.
Professional stakeholders, including developers and care organizations, use this document to align projects with municipal priorities regarding affordability, energy neutrality, and climate adaptation. It provides concrete targets for various housing segments and defined spatial requirements for care-related residential zones.
Quantitative Housing Targets and Distribution
The municipality identifies a total demand for 1,880 to 2,200 extra homes between 2021 and 2030. This requirement is split between local demand (approx. 750 homes) and regional demand from the Regio Zwolle and the Deltaplan van het Noorden (approx. 1,130 to 1,450 homes).
- Hoogeveen (city/Nijlande): 1,600 – 1,700 new units.
- Large Villages: 350 – 400 units distributed across Hollandscheveld, Pesse, Noordscheschut, Elim, and Nieuwlande.
- Small Villages: 150 – 200 units for the remaining rural areas.
- Plan Capacity: The municipality maintains a planning capacity of 130% of the calculated demand to account for project delays.
Affordability and Programming Requirements
A core objective of the vision is to ensure 65% of new additions fall within the affordable segments. The Toetsingskader defines specific percentages for the municipal programming mix:
- Social Rent: 30% (priced up to the liberalisatiegrens, €763.47 in 2022).
- Middle Rent: 15% (€763.47 to €1,000 per month).
- Cheap Buy: 5% (up to €250,000).
- Affordable Buy: 15% (between €250,001 and the NHG limit of €355,000).
- Expensive Buy: 35% (above €355,000).
Living with Care and Support Needs
Theme 3 focuses on the movement toward independent living for seniors and residents with disabilities. The municipality aims to create Woonzorgzones (housing-care zones) near facilities and 24-hour care locations.
- Seniors: Demand for 750 extra geclusterde woningen (clustered homes) by 2030, with 470 in the social sector.
- Care Intensity: Need for 260 extra 24-hour care spots, primarily for dementia patients.
- Vulnerable Groups: Allocation for statushouders (status holders) and an increase of 45 woonwagenstandplaatsen (trailer stands) by 2030.
- Flexwonen: Implementation of temporary housing for spoedzoekers (urgent seekers) with an exploitation term of 25 to 30 years.
Sustainability and Neighborhood Resilience
The municipality targets a 49% CO2 reduction by 2030 and full carbon neutrality by 2040. New developments are prioritized based on BENG (Nearly Energy Neutral Building) standards and circular construction methods like timber framing.
- Climate Adaptation: Requirements for water storage, heat stress reduction, and biodiversity in both public and private spaces.
- Neighborhood Focus: Targeted interventions in Oost, Zuid, and the Centrum to combat verstening (over-paving) and improve social cohesion.
- Existing Stock: Active stimulation of energy labels improvement for pre-1970 and pre-1985 private homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many new homes does Hoogeveen plan to build by 2030?
The municipality plans to add between 1,880 and 2,200 homes to meet both local and regional demand.
What is the requirement for affordable housing in new projects?
New developments must strive for a mix where 65% of the homes are affordable, including 30% social rent and 20% mid-market rent or affordable purchase units.
What are the price thresholds for 'affordable buy' homes in Hoogeveen?
For 2022 price levels, affordable purchase homes are defined as those priced up to the NHG limit of €355,000.
What is the municipal policy on housing for migrant workers?
The policy targets 650 residential spots for short- and mid-stay workers, emphasizing SNF standards and preventing overcrowding in residential neighborhoods.
How many additional clustered senior housing units are needed?
The vision identifies a need for 750 additional clustered housing units for seniors by 2030 to accommodate the growing elderly population.
What sustainability standards apply to new construction in Hoogeveen?
Projects must meet BENG standards, with a strong preference for circular and biobased materials, and must incorporate climate-adaptive measures like green roofs or water storage.
Will there be new trailer park stands (woonwagenstandplaatsen)?
Yes, the municipality aims to add 45 new stands by 2030, with 30 stands targeted by 2025.
What is the 'Toetsingskader woningbouw' used for?
It is a framework used by the municipality to evaluate new residential initiatives on quantitative demand and qualitative criteria like accessibility and sustainability.
