Amsterdam is a city full of history and innovation  where modern architecture blends with heritage buildings and sustainable design. But navigating local building and permit rules can be complex. From high-rise policies and parking standards to design quality and monument regulations, every project comes with its own requirements.
That’s why Struck makes it simple to find the right information.
With Struck’s “Algemene bouwregels” (General Building Rules) feature, you can explore Amsterdam’s official municipal documents in one place and instantly find the rule, paragraph, or article you need directly from verified sources.

 How It Works
It’s fast, smart, and built for professionals who work with the building regulation in Amsterdam.

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

2. Select your document – For example:

   • Hoogbouwbeleid Amsterdam 2024

   • Omgevingsvisie Amsterdam 2050

   • Nota Parkeernormen Auto

   • Nota Parkeernormen Fiets en Scooter

   • Beleidsregels afwijking omgevingsvergunning

   • De Schoonheid van Amsterdam Welstandsnota 2016 (technische herziening 2024)

   • Huisvestingsverordening Amsterdam 2024

   • Handreiking deelmobiliteit en hubs in gebiedsontwikkeling

3. Ask your question –For example:

   • “What are the parking norms for new apartments in Amsterdam?”

   • “What are the rules for bicycle and scooter parking in the city centre?”

   • “What height limits apply to high-rise buildings in Amsterdam Zuid?”

   • “What are the design requirements from the Welstandsnota?”

   • “What does the Omgevingsvisie Amsterdam 2050 say about sustainable development?”

Within seconds, Struck searches through Amsterdam’s verified policy documents and provides a clear, structured answer including the exact article and paragraph from the source.
For detailed, address-based results, you can also use Struck’s Omgevingsplan Checker to explore zoning and permit-free possibilities in Amsterdam.

 What You Can Find in Struck
Struck brings together the most important Amsterdam building regulations all searchable in one place.

• High-rise and urban development policy
  Learn what rules apply to tall buildings and how Amsterdam manages city growth.
  (Source: Hoogbouwbeleid Amsterdam 2024)

• Long-term spatial planning vision
  Discover Amsterdam’s sustainability goals and how the city plans for 2050.
  (Source: Omgevingsvisie Amsterdam 2050)

• Parking rules for cars, bicycles, and scooters
  Understand how many parking spaces are required and when reductions are possible.
  (Source: Nota Parkeernormen Auto / Nota Parkeernormen Fiets en Scooter)

• Design and aesthetic guidelines
  Explore how the city protects architectural quality and integrates new designs with heritage areas.
  (Source: De Schoonheid van Amsterdam Welstandsnota 2016 & Bijlagen)

• Housing and monument regulations
  See the latest housing policy and how to apply for changes in monument buildings.
  (Source: Huisvestingsverordening Amsterdam 2024 / Beleidskader monumenten)

• Sustainable and shared mobility policy
  Learn how Amsterdam supports deelmobiliteit (shared mobility) and nature-inclusive design.
  (Source: Handreiking deelmobiliteit / Natuurinclusief bouwen en ontwerpen)

All information comes directly from Amsterdam’s official municipal sources, so you’re always working with reliable and up-to-date data.

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

• “How many parking spaces are required for new housing in Amsterdam?”

• “What are the design rules for building near historical areas?”

• “Can I get an exemption for a monument renovation?”

• “What are the high-rise limits in Amsterdam Zuid or Oost?”

• “How does Amsterdam support shared mobility in new developments?”

• “What sustainability rules are included in the Omgevingsvisie 2050?”

All these questions and many more can be answered directly in Struck.

 Work Smarter with Struck
Whether you’re an architect, developer, or urban planner, Struck helps you navigate Amsterdam’s complex regulations quickly and confidently.
With Struck, you can:

• Save hours of searching through government websites

• Access official, up-to-date documents directly

• Compare building policies across city districts

• Find the exact legal article you need in seconds

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

 Explore Amsterdam’s regulations in Struck today