Rotterdam is a city known for innovation, transformation, and modern architecture. But behind every new building or renovation project lies a web of local regulations from parking norms and housing standards to design guidelines and district-specific building rules.
Finding these policies across multiple municipal documents can be challenging. That’s why Struck now makes it simple.
With Struck’s “Algemene bouwregels” (General Building Rules) feature, you can explore Rotterdam’s official documents in one place and instantly find the rule or article you need directly from verified municipal sources.

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

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

2. Select your document: For example:
   o Beleidsregeling Parkeernormen auto en fiets gemeente Rotterdam 2022
   o Nieuw Rotterdams Kwaliteitsbeleid Wonen Nieuwbouw en Transformatie
   o Vuistregels Bouwen in de Binnenstad / Stadswijken / Uitbreidingswijken
   o Welstandsnota Rotterdam Deel 1 & 2
   o Rotterdamse Woonvisie

3. Ask your question – For example:
   o “What are the parking norms for new apartments in Rotterdam?”
   o “What are the rules for bicycle parking in Rotterdam’s city centre?”
   o “What are the architectural guidelines for building in Rotterdam Zuid?”
   o “What are the minimum housing quality standards under NRK-Wonen?”
   Within seconds, Struck searches through Rotterdam’s official policy documents and delivers a clear answer including the exact article and paragraph.
   For even more detailed, address-based results, you can use Struck’s Omgevingsplan Checker to explore local zoning and permit-free possibilities.

What You Can Find in Struck
Struck brings together the most important Rotterdam building documents all searchable in one place.
• Parking norms for cars and bicycles
Learn how many parking spaces are required for your project, and when you can apply for reductions or shared mobility options.
(Source: Beleidsregeling Parkeernormen auto en fiets gemeente Rotterdam 2022)
• Housing quality and transformation policy
Discover minimum living space, flexibility standards, and transformation rules for housing projects.
(Source: Nieuw Rotterdams Kwaliteitsbeleid Wonen Nieuwbouw en Transformatie)
• Area-specific building rules
Explore construction guidelines for the Binnenstad, Stadswijken, Uitbreidingswijken or Kralingen–Crooswijk.
(Source: Vuistregels Bouwen in de Binnenstad / Stadswijken / Uitbreidingswijken)
• Architectural and design guidelines
Understand how Rotterdam defines building aesthetics, heritage protection, and city character.
(Source: Welstandsnota Rotterdam Deel 1 & 2)
• City-wide housing strategy
Learn how Rotterdam aims for sustainable, inclusive, and balanced housing growth.
(Source: Rotterdamse Woonvisie)
All information is drawn from Rotterdam’s verified municipal sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability every time you search.

Common Questions About Rotterdam’s Building Rules

Professionals in Rotterdam often ask:
• “How many bicycle parking spaces do I need for a new office building in Rotterdam?”
• “Can I apply for a parking reduction if my project includes car sharing?”
• “What building guidelines apply in Rotterdam’s inner city (Binnenstad)?”
• “What does the Welstandsnota say about façade design in Delfshaven?”
• “What are the minimum apartment sizes required in Rotterdam’s expansion areas?”
• “How does the Rotterdamse Woonvisie influence new housing developments?”
All these questions — and many more — can be answered instantly in Struck.

Work Smarter with Struck

Whether you’re an architect, developer, or consultant, Struck helps you navigate Rotterdam’s building policies faster and with confidence.
With Struck, you can:
• Save hours of searching through municipal portals
• Access official, up-to-date documents directly
• Compare policies between districts and document types
• Find exact legal sources with one simple question
Local Knowledge, Made Simple
Every city, every document, every rule connected through one intelligent platform.
Struck makes Rotterdam’s building regulations accessible, searchable, and understandable in seconds.

Explore Rotterdam’s regulations in Struck today