Nota Parkeernormen 2025 Gemeente Bergen – Parking standards and spatial testing framework
The Nota Parkeernormen 2025 Gemeente Bergen is the official regulatory framework issued by the municipality of Bergen, Netherlands, to govern parking requirements for new construction and building transformation projects. Effective from October 8, 2025, this document replaces the 2020 edition and functions as a spatial testing instrument. It establishes the mandatory number of parking spaces for both motor vehicles and bicycles based on updated CROW guidelines, specifically the 2024 car parking figures and the 2025 bicycle parking data.
The regulation applies to all spatial developments where a change in parking demand is expected. It details the methodologies for calculating parking needs across various land-use functions, including residential units, offices, retail, and healthcare facilities. The document defines specific geographical zones—Centrum, Schil, Rest bebouwde kom, and Buitengebied—each with distinct normative values and acceptable walking distances. Furthermore, it integrates qualitative standards for parking usability and accessibility, referencing national standards such as NEN 2443 for parking garages and ASVV guidelines for public spaces.
This policy framework introduces mechanisms for flexibility, such as mobiliteitscorrectie (mobility corrections) and saldering (offsetting), to ensure that parking solutions are sustainable and do not place undue pressure on existing public infrastructure. The following sections detail the legal context, calculation steps, and specific requirements for different project types.
Legal Framework and Scope
The document operates within the wider legal context of the Algemene wet bestuursrecht (Awb) and has a direct relationship with the facetbestemmingsplan Parkeren of the municipality of Bergen. It serves as the primary reference for determining the parkeereis (parking requirement) in environmental permit applications.
- Afwijkingsbevoegdheid: The authority may deviate from the standards under Article 4.84 Awb if strict application leads to disproportionate hardship, particularly noted for beach pavilions where space is limited.
- Overgangsregeling: Applications submitted before the 2025 note's effective date are subject to the 2020 standards, unless the 2025 standards are lower.
- Bestaande bestemmingsplannen: This note constitutes a formal modification to the existing parking-related zoning regulations.
The 6-Step Application Process
To determine the final parking requirement, developers must follow a structured six-step process that balances theoretical demand with practical supply options.
- Step 1: Normatieve parkeerbehoefte: Calculating the base requirement by multiplying the function size by the relevant parking norm.
- Step 2: Mobiliteitscorrectie: Applying a correction of up to 20% based on factors like proximity to public transport or use of shared mobility (deelmobiliteit).
- Step 3: Vaststelling parkeerbehoefte: Finalizing the net demand before considering supply options.
- Step 4: Parkeren op eigen terrein: Prioritizing parking on the development's own land, recorded in the POET overview.
- Step 5: Parkeren privaat: Utilizing unused private parking capacity within acceptable walking distances, secured by a minimum 10-year contract.
- Step 6: Parkeren openbaar: Using existing public spaces if occupancy remains below 85% after the new demand is added.
Zoning and Walking Distances
Parking requirements and feasibility are determined by the location of the project within the municipality's defined zones. Acceptable walking distances vary by function and zone.
- Residential (Residents): Walking distances range from 100 meters in the Buitengebied to 200 meters in Centrum Bergen.
- Supermarkets: A maximum walking distance of 250 meters is permitted in the Centrum and Schil areas.
- Work locations: Employees are expected to walk up to 500 meters in the Centrum and 350 meters in other zones.
- Healthcare: For visitors to GPs or pharmacies, the maximum distance is 200 meters in the Centrum.
Bicycle Parking and Quality Standards
The municipality enforces quantitative and qualitative standards for bicycle parking to encourage cycling. For residential projects, resident storage is handled via the building decree, while visitor parking is regulated here.
- Kwaliteitseisen: Racks must accommodate various bicycle types and should ideally meet FietsParKeur standards to prevent theft and damage.
- Location: Facilities must be located as close as possible to the main entrance and remain visible to users.
- Visitor norms: For residential units, the visitor norm is typically 0.3 spaces per dwelling, depending on the zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the parking norm for a detached house (vrijstaand) in the Buitengebied?
The car parking norm for a detached house in the Buitengebied is 2.4 spaces per dwelling, which includes the visitor share.
How is the visitor share calculated for residential parking?
The visitor share is 0.1 per dwelling for the Centrum and Schil zones, 0.2 for the Rest bebouwde kom, and 0.3 for the Buitengebied.
Is there an exemption for small-scale developments?
Developments with a total parking requirement of 2 spaces or fewer can be exempted from the obligation to provide parking, provided they are not for permanent residential use in recreation houses.
What are the rules for 'saldering' (offsetting) during a change of use?
Offsetting allows the parking demand of the previous legal use (within the last 5 years) to be deducted from the new requirement, based on peak load times.
What is the maximum allowed mobility correction?
A maximum correction of 20% of the normative parking demand can be applied if substantiated by a mobility concept, such as proximity to public transport or shared mobility.
What is the parking norm for a tiny house?
Small single-person dwellings (tiny houses) have a car parking norm ranging from 0.4 in the Centrum to 0.7 in the Buitengebied.
