Noise and air quality
Zoetermeer wants to address the main noise and air quality bottlenecks. Tackling these will contribute to a healthier living environment and we think that is important.
Maintain good noise and air quality
Addressing bottlenecks is good, but preventing bottlenecks is even better. With the Higher Value Policy, the municipality focuses on preventing new bottlenecks. This policy provides rules that new construction must take into account. For example, that an urban design ensures screening of the area behind. Or that when building an apartment or house, the outdoor space must be on the quieter side. This policy was updated in October 2023.
The policy can be found at: overheid.nl | Afwegingskader geluid (weg, rail en industrie) tussen standaardwaarde en grenswaarde (Omgevingswet).
Monitoring air quality
Since 2010, air quality has been monitored annually with the help of the National Air Quality Cooperation Program (NSL). This tracks the development of air quality and keeps track of the implementation of the measures and projects included in the NSL.