Working together on new policy for caravans
In September 2024, the city council decided that there would be new rules for caravan sites. This decision states how many new places there should be and how we will distribute them. We also explain how we distribute the old and new places fairly.
Investigation
The first step was a survey. The local authority wanted to know how many people would like a caravan site. Almost 90% of residents and interested parties from the 4 caravan sites in Leeuwarden participated in the survey.
Main findings of the survey
- There are many people who want a caravan site: 44 adults and 14 children want one between now and 8 years.
- Half of these people want a place as soon as possible.
- Most people would like to live in a place that already exists. If that is not possible, a new place is also acceptable.
- Many people like to live with family members.
- Most residents who have a place now want to stay there.
- Many people want more information about how the places will be allocated, how to register and how maintenance will be arranged.
- Many residents feel that contact with the local authority could be better.
Meetings
Meetings with caravan residents and other interested parties were held on 30 June, 1 July and 7 July. We discussed the findings of the survey. We also asked questions to find out more about what people want. Together, we agreed on the next steps.
Planning
- September – October 2025:
After the summer, we will write up the new agreements. We will do this together with a number of residents and interested parties from each site. - November 2025:
Anyone will have an opportunity to comment on the new arrangements. After that, we can still adjust the arrangements. - December 2025 – January 2026:
We present the new rules to the city council. The council also decides whether there will be funding available for new places and locations. - February 2026:
We will start implementing the new arrangements.
More information
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
Investigation
The first step was a survey. The local authority wanted to know how many people would like a caravan site. Almost 90% of residents and interested parties from the 4 caravan sites in Leeuwarden participated in the survey.
Main findings of the survey
- There are many people who want a caravan site: 44 adults and 14 children want one between now and 8 years.
- Half of these people want a place as soon as possible.
- Most people would like to live in a place that already exists. If that is not possible, a new place is also acceptable.
- Many people like to live with family members.
- Most residents who have a place now want to stay there.
- Many people want more information about how the places will be allocated, how to register and how maintenance will be arranged.
- Many residents feel that contact with the local authority could be better.
Meetings
Meetings with caravan residents and other interested parties were held on 30 June, 1 July and 7 July. We discussed the findings of the survey. We also asked questions to find out more about what people want. Together, we agreed on the next steps.
Planning
- September – October 2025:
After the summer, we will write up the new agreements. We will do this together with a number of residents and interested parties from each site. - November 2025:
Anyone will have an opportunity to comment on the new arrangements. After that, we can still adjust the arrangements. - December 2025 – January 2026:
We present the new rules to the city council. The council also decides whether there will be funding available for new places and locations. - February 2026:
We will start implementing the new arrangements.
More information
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.