Beleidsregels afwijken facetplan woningsplitsing en verkamering Arnhem 2024 – Housing Conversion Policy
The Beleidsregels afwijken facetplan woningsplitsing en verkamering Arnhem 2024 are a set of policy rules issued by the College van Burgemeester en Wethouders of the Municipality of Arnhem. This legal document establishes the framework for departing from the existing Facetplan woningsplitsing en verkamering (2020) to facilitate specific housing pilots. The regulation is grounded in Article 5.1 of the Omgevingswet (Ow) and Article 4:81 of the Algemene wet Bestuursrecht (Awb). It came into force on 8 April 2024 and remains valid until 7 April 2026.
The primary objective of these policy rules is to optimize the utilization of existing housing stock in Arnhem to assist young people and young status holders in a restricted housing market. The document governs the issuance of environmental permits for buitenplanse omgevingsplanactiviteiten (out-of-plan environment plan activities) specifically related to room-based housing occupancy (verkamering) and home sharing. It defines specific criteria for housing corporations—referred to as Toegelaten instellingen—to bypass standard floor area requirements for a limited number of projects.
The following sections detail the definitions, pilot configurations, and technical requirements for residential floor space and geographical applicability mandated by the Arnhem municipal executive.
Definitions and Target Groups
Article 1 defines the specific demographics and activities covered by the policy rules:
- Jonge statushouder (Young status holder): Residents aged between 18 and 23 years at the time of signing a lease, holding a valid (temporary) residence permit in the Netherlands.
- Jongere (Youth): Residents aged between 18 and 27 years at the time of signing a lease (typically via a friendscontract).
- Woningdelen (Home sharing): A housing arrangement where a maximum of three residents share a single dwelling.
Pilot Project Specifications
The policy enables two distinct pilot schemes for home sharing, managed by the housing corporations Portaal, Vivare, and Volkshuisvesting:
- Pilot 1: Home sharing designated for three young status holders up to 23 years of age per dwelling.
- Pilot 2: Home sharing designated for three young people up to 27 years of age per dwelling.
Each pilot is restricted to a maximum of 10 applications for an environmental permit for an out-of-plan environment plan activity.
Technical Standards and Deviations
Article 2 outlines the conditions under which the municipality may deviate from the Facetplan woningsplitsing en verkamering. While the original Facetplan requires a minimum gebruiksoppervlakte (usable floor area) of 110 m² for housing conversion, these rules establish lower thresholds for the pilots:
- Surface Area: A minimum of 18 m² of gebruiksoppervlakte must be provided per resident.
- Measurement Standard: The floor area is determined according to NEN 2580, excluding attached storage units, garages, and spaces not suitable for habitation.
- Eligible Properties: The application must concern a rental property owned by a Toegelaten instelling (authorized housing institution) in Arnhem.
- Unit Limit: A maximum of three non-self-contained housing units may be added per dwelling.
Geographic and Temporal Scope
The policy rules apply to the entire municipality of Arnhem with one specific exclusion zone. Applications are not permitted for properties located within the Spijkerkwartier (specifically the 'overige zone -50- meter').
In accordance with Article 3, these rules are temporary, having taken effect on 8 April 2024 and scheduled to expire after 7 April 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum floor area required per resident under these rules?
The minimum gebruiksoppervlakte (usable floor area) required per resident is 18 m², as specified in Article 2, section c.
Which housing corporations are authorized to use these pilot rules?
The authorized institutions (toegelaten instellingen) are Portaal, Vivare, and Volkshuisvesting.
What is the age limit for residents in Pilot 1?
Pilot 1 is intended for young status holders between the ages of 18 and 23 at the time the lease agreement is signed.
Can private landlords apply for these deviations?
No, Article 2, section a, specifies that the application must concern a rental property from a toegelaten instelling in Arnhem.
Are storage rooms included in the usable floor area calculation?
No, according to the definition in Article 1, section f, attached storage units, garages, and non-habitable spaces are excluded from the gebruiksoppervlakte measurement under NEN 2580.
Is the Spijkerkwartier district eligible for these housing pilots?
No, Article 2, section d, explicitly excludes the Spijkerkwartier ('overige zone -50- meter') from the scope of these policy rules.
How many permits can be issued under these regulations?
A maximum of 10 permit applications are allowed per pilot, resulting in a total of 20 possible applications across both pilots.
What is the maximum number of residents allowed per shared dwelling?
Woningdelen is defined in Article 1, section c, as a maximum of three residents sharing a single dwelling.
