Actualisatie Hoogbouwnotitie – High-Rise Development Policy for Hoogeveen
The Actualisatie hoogbouwnotitie is an official policy document issued by the Gemeente Hoogeveen (Municipality of Hoogeveen) in the Netherlands. Dated 17 December 2024, this document serves as a formal update to the high-rise strategy originally established in 2009. The revision was triggered by the Motie update hoogbouwnotitie, which was adopted during the council meeting on 21 March 2024. This administrative update ensures that the municipal spatial planning framework aligns with current urban development needs and the evolving skyline of the city.
The scope of this document encompasses the regulatory criteria for high-rise buildings within the municipal boundaries, with a particular focus on the city center and the railway zone (spoorzone). It outlines a transition from the rigid Hoogbouwnotitie 2009 toward a more flexible, zone-based approach. Key structural elements of the update include the introduction of the Locatiekaart hoogbouw aangepast (Revised High-Rise Location Map) and the integration of the Hoogbouw Impact Scan (HIS) as a mandatory assessment tool. The document details the evaluation of historical sites such as De Kaap, the former Wendakker, and the Nederlandsche Bank-locatie.
This document provides the necessary administrative and technical foundations for architects, developers, and municipal planners to understand where high-rise construction is permissible. It details the procedural shift from designated plots to broader developmental zones and establishes the timeline for the final adoption of the updated policy in 2025.
Shift from Locations to High-Rise Zones
The municipality has moved away from designating specific, isolated plots for high-rise development. Instead, the updated policy utilizes a zone-based map to identify areas where taller building volumes are spatially appropriate.
- Locatiekaart hoogbouw: A revised map defining specific zones where high-rise initiatives can be realized based on urban spatial logic.
- De Kaap: Identified as the primary active high-rise development, despite not being originally designated in the 2009 policy.
- Site Flexibility: Locations like the A28-Schutstraat and the former Wendakker remain spatially suitable for high-rise, even though current projects on these sites feature modest building volumes.
Hoogbouw Impact Scan (HIS) and Classification
A significant change in the regulatory framework is the removal of the previous height categories to prevent restrictive development bottlenecks. All high-rise proposals must now undergo a specific technical evaluation.
- Abolition of L and XL categories: The distinction between 'Large' and 'Extra Large' high-rise categories has been removed to allow for more flexible architectural design.
- Hoogbouw Impact Scan (HIS): All developments within the designated zones must comply with the requirements of this impact assessment to ensure spatial quality.
- Exceptional Areas: Proposals in parts of the city outside the designated zones will be met with high levels of restraint and must also satisfy the HIS criteria.
Priority Development Areas
The updated policy specifically addresses the development of high-density areas that were previously undefined or require modernization in light of new spatial insights.
- Stadscentrum: High-rise possibilities in the Hoogeveen city center have now been formally elaborated in the policy.
- Spoorzone: The railway zone is integrated as a priority area for high-rise development to support urban density and transport-oriented growth.
- Spatial Suitability: Assessment of ongoing projects including the Nederlandsche Bank-locatie to determine their long-term high-rise potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the high-rise categories L and XL in Hoogeveen?
The municipality has abolished the distinction between high-rise L and XL because these categories were found to be too restrictive for modern urban development.
What is the role of the Hoogbouw Impact Scan (HIS)?
The HIS is a mandatory assessment tool that all high-rise developments in Hoogeveen must satisfy to ensure they meet spatial and quality requirements.
Which specific locations are mentioned as suitable for high-rise?
The document highlights De Kaap, the former Wendakker site, the Nederlandsche Bank location, and the A28-Schutstraat as spatially appropriate for high-rise volumes.
How are high-rise locations now identified on the city map?
Instead of specific designated plots, the municipality now uses a zone-based map (Locatiekaart hoogbouw) to indicate areas where high-rise is possible.
When will the updated Hoogbouwnotitie be officially adopted?
The updated policy is scheduled to be released for public consultation in the spring of 2025, after which the council will formally adopt the final version.
Can high-rise be built outside of the designated zones in Hoogeveen?
Developments outside the zones are viewed with extreme restraint and must undergo a rigorous Hoogbouw Impact Scan (HIS) evaluation.
