Kadasterkaartwerken

Kadasterkaartwerken refers to the process and products involved in the creation, maintenance, and updating of cadastral maps used for land registration in Dutch-speaking contexts. It encompasses field surveying, map compilation, and the digitization and integration of cadastral data into official records. The term is linked to the official kadastrale kaart, the map-based layer that records property boundaries and legal rights attached to parcels.

The primary purpose is to provide a legally recognized depiction of parcel boundaries and to support the administration of land ownership, taxation, planning, and real estate transactions. Cadastral maps document not only parcel limits but also rights such as servitudes, easements, and other restrictions that affect land use.

Historically, kadasterkaartwerken began with on-site surveys and hand-drawn maps, evolving through paper maps into digital cadastre. Modern kadaster kaart works rely on geodetic networks (GNSS), aerial imagery, drone and laser scanning, and GIS to produce accurate, up-to-date representations.

In the Netherlands, the Kadaster is the authority responsible for maintaining kadasterkaartwerken, coordinating changes due to sales, subdivisions, mergers, and public works. Although the cadastral map provides a strong evidentiary function, the legal boundaries are defined by the accompanying textual deeds or registration descriptions, with the map serving as an official reference.

Access to kadasterkaartwerken is via public cadastre portals and official registers, with data used by landowners, planners, authorities, and researchers. Data quality, privacy, and licensing govern use.