Nota parkeernormen gemeente Voorne aan Zee – Parking Standards and Regulations
The Nota parkeernormen gemeente Voorne aan Zee is the official regulatory framework for determining parking requirements for cars and bicycles within the municipality of Voorne aan Zee, Netherlands. Effective from August 19, 2023, this document harmonizes the previously separate parking policies of the merged municipalities of Brielle, Hellevoetsluis, and Westvoorne. It functions as a binding policy rule under Article 4:84 of the Algemene wet bestuursrecht (Awb) and provides the basis for assessing environmental permit applications (omgevingsvergunning) for spatial developments, new constructions, and changes of use.
The regulation applies to all spatial developments where a building project or functional change leads to an altered parking demand. The scope covers diverse main groups including Wonen (Residential), Werken (Offices/Industrial), Winkelen (Retail), Sport, Horeca, Gezondheidszorg (Healthcare), and Onderwijs (Education). It defines specific calculation methodologies based on the CROW publication 381 and Fietsberaad 2019 standards, incorporating variables such as stedelijkheidsgraad (degree of urbanization) and designated urban zones (Centrum, Schil, Rest bebouwde kom, and Buitengebied).
This document outlines the procedural steps for initiators to calculate the parkeereis (parking requirement), the criteria for dubbelgebruik (shared use), and the strict conditions under which parking demand may be met in public spaces rather than on private property (eigen terrein).
Urbanization Degrees and Zoning
The parking requirements are differentiated based on the address density of specific areas within the municipality, categorized into five levels of urbanization and three spatial zones.
- Sterk stedelijk: Applied to Hellevoetsluis (1,500 - 2,500 addresses per km²).
- Matig stedelijk: Applied to Brielle (1,000 - 1,500 addresses per km²).
- Weinig stedelijk: Applied to Oostvoorne and Rockanje (500 - 1,000 addresses per km²).
- Centrum: Defined as the historical centers of Brielle and Hellevoetsluis and the Struytse Hoeck shopping center.
- Rest bebouwde kom: All other areas within built-up boundaries.
- Buitengebied: Areas located outside the built-up boundaries.
Car Parking Requirements and Methodology
The determination of the car parking requirement follows a specific sequence to ensure sufficient capacity is provided on-site.
- Parkeereis: The minimum number of parking spaces required per function based on CROW standard figures.
- Own Property (Eigen terrein): The primary requirement is to realize 100% of the parking demand on the developer's own land.
- 80% Pressure Threshold: If parking is shifted to public space, a parking pressure study must demonstrate that the occupancy rate remains below 80% (or 95% for public garages) within a 100-meter radius.
- Reduction Factors: Driveways and garages at residential properties are not counted at 100% capacity; for example, a single garage with a driveway is counted as 1.3 spaces (Table 6).
Bicycle Parking and Shared Use
Specific standards are set for bicycle storage to stimulate cycling and reduce automotive dependency, referencing the Fietsparkeerkencijfers 2019.
- Residential Storage: Apartments must specify the number of private bicycle storage units provided.
- Shared Use (Dubbelgebruik): For mixed-use developments, the total requirement can be optimized using presence percentages (aanwezigheidspercentages) listed in Tables 4 and 5.
- Walking Distances: Acceptable distances from the main entrance to parking vary by function: 100 meters for residential and 200–800 meters for workplaces (Table 7).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum acceptable parking pressure for public spaces in Voorne aan Zee?
The municipality considers parking pressure high if occupancy exceeds 80% in open areas or 95% in public parking garages. Developments may only use public spaces if the pressure remains below 80% after completion.
How is the urbanization degree of Hellevoetsluis classified?
Hellevoetsluis is classified as Sterk stedelijk (Highly urbanized) with an address density between 1,500 and 2,500 per km².
Are private garages at homes counted as full parking spaces?
No, according to Table 6, a single garage without a driveway counts as 0.4 spaces, and a garage with a long driveway counts as 1.3 spaces, due to the frequent alternative use of garages for storage.
What radius is used for a parking pressure study?
A parking pressure study must cover a radius of 100 meters around the proposed development to assess the impact on the direct environment.
What are the requirements for visitor parking in residential projects?
For most residential types, the standard includes a visitor component of 0.3 parking spaces per dwelling.
Which standard is used for bicycle parking calculations?
Bicycle parking is calculated using the national figures from Fietsberaad 2019, part of the CROW knowledge platform.
