Explore Utrecht’s Local Building Rules with Struck

Utrecht is growing fast, balancing modern development with green and sustainable living. From climate-adaptive construction and animal-friendly design to parking norms and housing policies, the city has detailed local rules that guide every new project.
Finding these regulations across multiple policy documents can take time. That’s why Struck brings everything together in one place.
With Struck’s “Algemene bouwregels” (Navigate General Regulations) feature, you can explore Utrecht’s verified municipal and provincial documents in one platform and instantly find the article, paragraph, or rule you need.

How It Works
It’s fast, clear, and made for professionals who work with Utrecht’s building regulations.

1. Select your area: Choose Utrecht as your municipality.

2. Select your document – For example:

   • Hoogbouwvisie Utrecht

   • Parkeernormen fiets en auto

   • Welstandsnota De Utrechtse Aanpak

   • Woonvisie: Utrecht beter in Balans

3. Ask your question – For example:

   • “What are the parking requirements for new housing in Utrecht?”

   • “What are the height limits for high-rise projects in Utrecht?”

   • “What sustainability standards apply to new residential developments?”

   • “What are the design and aesthetic rules in Utrecht’s city centre?”

Within seconds, Struck searches through Utrecht’s official policy documents and gives a structured answer including the exact article and paragraph from the source.
For address-based and zoning details, you can also use Struck’s Omgevingsplan Checker to explore local plan conditions and permit-free options.

What You Can Find in Struck
Struck brings together Utrecht’s key construction, design, and housing policies — all searchable in one place.

• Climate-adaptive and sustainable building
  Learn how Utrecht designs for rain, heat, and green roofs in new projects.
  (Source: Afspraken Klimaatadaptief Bouwen Utrecht / Convenant Duurzame Woningbouw Provincie Utrecht)

• Animal-friendly and nature-inclusive construction
  Discover how Utrecht encourages biodiversity and protects local wildlife in new designs.
  (Source: De Utrechtse aanpak diervriendelijk bouwen)

• High-rise and spatial development policy
  Understand where tall buildings are allowed and how they must fit into the city’s vision.
  (Source: Hoogbouwvisie Utrecht)

• Parking standards for bikes and cars
  Find how many parking spots are required for housing, offices, and mixed projects.
  (Source: Parkeernormen fiets en auto / Parkeernormtabellen Bijlage)

• Design and aesthetic guidelines
  Read what the municipality expects for each neighbourhood’s architectural character.
  (Source: Welstandsnota De Utrechtse Aanpak / Welstand Nota Deel 2: Gebiedsbeschrijvingen)

• Housing regulations and city-wide vision
  Explore Utrecht’s housing policies, allocation system, and long-term plans for a balanced and sustainable housing market.
  (Source: Huisvestingsverordening gemeente Utrecht / Woonvisie Utrecht beter in Balans)

All information comes directly from Utrecht’s verified municipal and provincial sources, ensuring up-to-date and reliable insights.

Work Smarter with Struck
Whether you’re an architect, developer, or consultant, Struck helps you navigate Utrecht’s building policies quickly and confidently.
With Struck, you can:

• Save hours of manual searching on government websites

• Access official, up-to-date documents directly

• Compare building rules between districts and policy areas

• Get the exact legal source with one simple question

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

 Explore Utrecht’s regulations in Struck today