Beleidsregel Parkeren Stationskwartier Zwijndrecht – Zwijndrecht Station Quarter Parking Regulations
The Beleidsregel Parkeren Stationskwartier Zwijndrecht is a municipal regulatory document issued by the Gemeente Zwijndrecht. Effective from October 29, 2022, this policy rule functions as a detailed elaboration of Article 3.2 of the Bestemmingsplan Stationskwartier Zwijndrecht. It provides the legal framework for assessing whether sufficient parking space for cars and bicycles is provided when starting or intensifying activities, or when granting an environmental permit (omgevingsvergunning) under Article 3.1 of the zoning plan.
The document is rooted in the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) strategy for the wider Spoorzone area. This approach prioritizes a sustainable, compact, and integrated urban environment centered around the transport hub. The regulatory scope covers residential units—including social housing, private sector apartments, and ground-bound dwellings—as well as schools, businesses, and commercial functions. The policy defines specific parking norms that deviate from standard municipal values to meet specific spatial and mobility ambitions in the Stationskwartier.
Regulatory requirements are categorized by sub-areas, including the Stationsomgeving, Koninginneweg, Maasterras Oost en West, and the Indische buurt. The document specifies car parking quotas, mandatory on-site bicycle storage for new developments, and calculated reductions allowed through the implementation of shared mobility schemes (deelmobiliteit). It references the Parkeerbeleidsplan 2020 and technical key figures from the CROW while establishing its own localized standards.
Transit Oriented Development and Spatial Integration
The policy is governed by the principles of Transit Oriented Development (TOD), which aims to shift mobility patterns away from private car usage toward public transport and active travel. Spatial integration focuses on the following objectives:
- Discouraging car use while stimulating alternative mobility forms.
- Improving the quality of stay in the area through better accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport.
- Redirecting through-traffic around the Stationskwartier.
- Connecting the Centrum, Noord, and Kort Ambacht districts through the redevelopment of the Maasterras.
Specific Car Parking Standards
The document establishes differentiated car parking norms for various housing types across specific sub-areas. These norms include a standard visitor allowance of 0.2 parking spaces per dwelling.
- Social Apartment (rent): 0.5 in the Station area/Maasterras; 0.7 in the Indische buurt.
- Social Ground-bound (rent): 0.7 in the Station area/Maasterras; 0.8 in the Indische buurt.
- Private Sector Apartment: 0.8 in the Station area/Maasterras; 1.0 in the Indische buurt.
- Private Sector Ground-bound (purchase): 0.9 in the Station area/Maasterras; 1.1 in the Indische buurt.
- Commercial functions (plinth): 3.2 spaces per 100 m² GFA (BVO) for all sub-areas.
Bicycle Parking and Shared Mobility
For new developments involving residential units, businesses, or schools, bicycle parking facilities must be realized on the property's own land. For other facilities, the upper limit of the CROW spread figures is applied to encourage cycling.
Shared mobility (deelmobiliteit) is used to lower the total parking demand. The placement of a shared car reduces the required number of physical parking spaces according to the following ratios:
- Indische buurt: One shared car replaces 4.0 private parking spaces.
- Stationsomgeving / Koninginneweg / Maasterras: One shared car replaces 6.0 private parking spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the legal basis for the parking rules in Zwijndrecht's Station Quarter?
The rules are based on Article 3.2 of the Bestemmingsplan Stationskwartier Zwijndrecht and provide the criteria for granting environmental permits under Article 3.1.
Are visitor parking spaces included in the stated norms?
Yes, the parking norms include a visitor allocation of 0.2 parking spaces per dwelling.
Where must bicycle parking be located for new buildings?
For homes, businesses, and schools, bicycle parking facilities must be realized on-site (op eigen terrein).
How much does a shared car reduce the parking requirement in Maasterras?
In the Maasterras area, the introduction of one shared car reduces the total parking requirement by 6.0 spaces.
What is the parking norm for commercial functions in the plinth?
The norm for commercial functions in the building plinth is 3.2 parking spaces per 100 m² of Gross Floor Area (BVO).
Which residential type has the lowest parking requirement?
Social rented apartments in the Stationsomgeving, Koninginneweg, and Maasterras areas have the lowest requirement at 0.5 spaces per unit.
