Steenslân 2 Stiens
There is huge demand for housing nationwide. A housing demand survey conducted last year showed that this is also the case in the City of Leeuwarden. The Municipality of Leeuwarderadeel had already planned to develop a new residential area: Steenslân. Because of the housing demand earlier – which was much lower – Steenslân 1 was developed first. Now that we are seeing an upturn in the housing market, the time has come for the second part: Steenslân 2. The land had already been reserved for this purpose.
Housing demand in Stiens
In Stiens, the housing demand in the period to 2031 has been estimated at 170 additional dwellings. This is the outcome of a housing demand survey conducted in 2021. The demand for single-family homes in the coming years is particularly high. These include terraced houses, semi-detached houses and detached houses. There is limited demand for owner-occupied flats.
In the public rental sector, it is desirable to add more lifelong housing with a (small) garden. These are homes suitable for people with (mild) disabilities or the elderly. This supply is currently not or only barely present in Stiens and could make an important contribution to increasing the flow in the existing housing stock.
See the full study conducted by Companen, a housing market and living environment consultancy.
Expansion of Steenslân
We want to provide space in the new area for
- Housing
- Biodiversity
- Green space
- Recreation (footpaths, cycle route)
- Water
Ambitions of the City of Leeuwarden and Plaatselijk Belang Stiens
We want to develop an attractive place to live here:
- It will not just be a new residential area: we plan to develop an area that is attractive for all Stiens residents to live and meet each other.
- An inviting public area with green space that blends in well with the landscape around Stiens.
- There is space for all target groups in Stiens.
- Map of the Steenslân 2 area (PDF, 7.23 MB)
Urban development plan
The Steenslân 2 urban development plan is now ready. The plan presents a clear image of where housing, roads, green space and water will be located. The draft urban development plan was available for viewing last February/March. Some changes were made to the draft in response to feedback from residents and organisations. The main changes in responses to comments on the draft are:
- there will be an additional 5 public sector rental units;
- There will be only owner-occupied houses (no rentals) along the waterfront;
- there will be a bicycle and footbridge at the Mierepad to make the walking route accessible to disabled people;
- life course homes will be built.
View the Urban development plan.
Participation working group
Fifteen residents of Stiens form a participation working group. They represent a cross-section of the population of Stiens and nearby residents.
Draft design
This ultimately led to a draft design that the working group presented to villagers. This plan was well received by many residents. It generated enthusiastic responses. All tips and comments were then further incorporated into the plans. This created a complete plan that was submitted to the city executive and the city council.
A plan was thus developed jointly by all parties. That is an approach that councillor Hein de Haan, himself present at one of the participation sessions, warmly welcomes. The working group is also enthusiastic about the approach.
Planning
The urban development plan was adopted by the municipal council on December 6, 2023. The draft zoning plan and the draft visual quality plan were available for inspection from December 14, 2023 to February 8, 2024. The zoning plan procedure has thus started. A number of responses have been received. We are currently assessing this.
- Mid-2024: zoning plan adopted by city council, then final.
- Prepare the plan for construction in early 2025.
- Second half of 2025 plan prepared for construction and start of sale of first free plots, start of construction of social rental homes and first project-based (owner-occupied) homes.
Zoning plan and image quality plan
The draft zoning plan and the draft visual quality plan for Steenslân 2 in Stiens were available for inspection until February 8, 2024. Below you can read more information about these plans.
Draft zoning plan for viewing
The Steenslân 2 zoning plan makes the realization of a residential area with 103 homes in Stiens possible. The new residential area consists of a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached houses, detached houses, barges and apartments. The buildings have a village-like appearance with variation in housing types and building heights and staggered building lines. Flat roofs are not permitted.
The homes will be located in a green and water-rich environment. The plan is spacious and has a low building density. The plan forms the natural conclusion of the village of Stiens and is surrounded by lots of greenery.
Design image quality plan with aesthetic guidelines
What will the houses look like? What will be the material or what will the colours be? What do the boundary fences look like? This is all included in the draft image quality plan. These are the so-called aesthetic guidelines. So what a building must meet. This includes, among other things, which facades should have nesting facilities for birds or bats. Future building applications will be assessed based on these guidelines.
Availability of plots and homes
There are not yet any building plots, houses for sale, flats for sale or public housing available. It will be announced here as soon as we know when they will become available and how you can express your interest or sign up for them.
Contact
Do you have any questions about the Steenslân 2 project? Contact the City of Leeuwarden or send an email to steenslan@leeuwarden.nl
Housing demand in Stiens
In Stiens, the housing demand in the period to 2031 has been estimated at 170 additional dwellings. This is the outcome of a housing demand survey conducted in 2021. The demand for single-family homes in the coming years is particularly high. These include terraced houses, semi-detached houses and detached houses. There is limited demand for owner-occupied flats.
In the public rental sector, it is desirable to add more lifelong housing with a (small) garden. These are homes suitable for people with (mild) disabilities or the elderly. This supply is currently not or only barely present in Stiens and could make an important contribution to increasing the flow in the existing housing stock.
See the full study conducted by Companen, a housing market and living environment consultancy.
Expansion of Steenslân
We want to provide space in the new area for
- Housing
- Biodiversity
- Green space
- Recreation (footpaths, cycle route)
- Water
Ambitions of the City of Leeuwarden and Plaatselijk Belang Stiens
We want to develop an attractive place to live here:
- It will not just be a new residential area: we plan to develop an area that is attractive for all Stiens residents to live and meet each other.
- An inviting public area with green space that blends in well with the landscape around Stiens.
- There is space for all target groups in Stiens.
- Map of the Steenslân 2 area (PDF, 7.23 MB)
Urban development plan
The Steenslân 2 urban development plan is now ready. The plan presents a clear image of where housing, roads, green space and water will be located. The draft urban development plan was available for viewing last February/March. Some changes were made to the draft in response to feedback from residents and organisations. The main changes in responses to comments on the draft are:
- there will be an additional 5 public sector rental units;
- There will be only owner-occupied houses (no rentals) along the waterfront;
- there will be a bicycle and footbridge at the Mierepad to make the walking route accessible to disabled people;
- life course homes will be built.
View the Urban development plan.
Participation working group
Fifteen residents of Stiens form a participation working group. They represent a cross-section of the population of Stiens and nearby residents.
Draft design
This ultimately led to a draft design that the working group presented to villagers. This plan was well received by many residents. It generated enthusiastic responses. All tips and comments were then further incorporated into the plans. This created a complete plan that was submitted to the city executive and the city council.
A plan was thus developed jointly by all parties. That is an approach that councillor Hein de Haan, himself present at one of the participation sessions, warmly welcomes. The working group is also enthusiastic about the approach.
Planning
The urban development plan was adopted by the municipal council on December 6, 2023. The draft zoning plan and the draft visual quality plan were available for inspection from December 14, 2023 to February 8, 2024. The zoning plan procedure has thus started. A number of responses have been received. We are currently assessing this.
- Mid-2024: zoning plan adopted by city council, then final.
- Prepare the plan for construction in early 2025.
- Second half of 2025 plan prepared for construction and start of sale of first free plots, start of construction of social rental homes and first project-based (owner-occupied) homes.
Zoning plan and image quality plan
The draft zoning plan and the draft visual quality plan for Steenslân 2 in Stiens were available for inspection until February 8, 2024. Below you can read more information about these plans.
Draft zoning plan for viewing
The Steenslân 2 zoning plan makes the realization of a residential area with 103 homes in Stiens possible. The new residential area consists of a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached houses, detached houses, barges and apartments. The buildings have a village-like appearance with variation in housing types and building heights and staggered building lines. Flat roofs are not permitted.
The homes will be located in a green and water-rich environment. The plan is spacious and has a low building density. The plan forms the natural conclusion of the village of Stiens and is surrounded by lots of greenery.
Design image quality plan with aesthetic guidelines
What will the houses look like? What will be the material or what will the colours be? What do the boundary fences look like? This is all included in the draft image quality plan. These are the so-called aesthetic guidelines. So what a building must meet. This includes, among other things, which facades should have nesting facilities for birds or bats. Future building applications will be assessed based on these guidelines.
Availability of plots and homes
There are not yet any building plots, houses for sale, flats for sale or public housing available. It will be announced here as soon as we know when they will become available and how you can express your interest or sign up for them.
Contact
Do you have any questions about the Steenslân 2 project? Contact the City of Leeuwarden or send an email to steenslan@leeuwarden.nl