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Discover The Hague’s Local Building Rules with Struck

November 3, 2025

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The Hague combines historical charm with modern urban growth from the Binnenhof and seaside housing to major redevelopment projects, but understanding all the local rules around parking, design, and housing policies can be complex.
Struck makes it easy to find the right information all in one place.
With Struck’s Algemene bouwregels” (General Building Rules) feature, you can explore The Hague’s official municipal documents in one platform and instantly find the rule, paragraph, or article you need directly from verified government sources.
How It Works
It’s fast, practical, and designed for professionals who work with building regulations in The Hague.

  1. Select your area: Choose The Hague as your municipality.

  2. Select your document: For example:

    • Beleidsregels Fietsparkeernormen Den Haag 2016

    • Nota Parkeernormen Den Haag 2021

    • Nota Parkeernormen CID en Binckhorst Den Haag 2020

    • Welstandsnota Beschrijving van Architectuurstijlen

  3. Ask your question: For example:

    • “What are the parking standards for new housing or offices in The Hague?”

    • “What are the design and style guidelines described in the Welstandsnota?”

    • “How do parking norms differ between the city centre and new development areas like the Binckhorst?”

Within seconds, Struck searches through The Hague’s official documents and provides a clear, structured answer  including the exact article and paragraph from the policy itself.
For address-based details, you can also use Struck’s Omgevingsplan Checker to explore zoning and permit-free options for your project.

What You Can Find in Struck
Struck brings together The Hague’s most important regulations for housing, design, and development all searchable in one place.

  • Parking standards for cars and bicycles
    Discover how many parking spaces are required for homes, offices, and mixed-use projects, and when reductions apply.
    (Sources: Nota Parkeernormen Den Haag 2021 / Beleidsregels Fietsparkeernormen 2016)

  • Design and architectural guidelines
    Explore The Hague’s architectural identity and the city’s guidance on façades, materials, and height limits.
    (Sources: Welstandsnota Beschrijving van Architectuurstijlen / Welstandsnota Den Haag 2017)

  • Housing and property division policy
    Understand the conditions for splitting or converting residential properties.
    (Source: Voorstel van het college inzake herziening kadastraal woningsplitsingsbeleid)

  • City-wide housing vision
    Learn how The Hague aims for sustainable, inclusive, and balanced housing through 2040.
    (Source: Woonvisie Den Haag 2040)

Common Questions About The Hague’s Building Rules
Professionals in The Hague often ask:

  • “How many bicycle parking spaces are required for new housing projects?”

  • “What parking rules apply in redevelopment areas such as the Binckhorst and CID zone?”

  • “What are the design requirements for buildings in The Hague’s historic districts?”

  • “When is it allowed to split an existing home into multiple apartments?”

  • “How does the Woonvisie 2040 influence new housing and sustainability projects?”

(Sources: Nota Parkeernormen CID en Binckhorst 2020 / Woonvisie Den Haag 2040)
All these questions and more can be answered instantly with Struck.
Work Smarter with Struck
Whether you’re an architect, project developer, or housing consultant, Struck helps you navigate The Hague’s local building regulations faster and with more confidence.

With Struck, you can:

  • Save hours of searching through government websites

  • Access official, up-to-date municipal documents directly

  • Compare rules between city districts and policy areas

  • Find the exact article or paragraph you need in seconds 

Local Knowledge, Made Simple
Every city, every document, every rule connected through one intelligent platform.
Struck makes The Hague’s building regulations accessible, searchable, and easy to understand in seconds.

Explore The Hague’s regulations in Struck today

 



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