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bouwhoogte

Bouwhoogte is a planning term used in the Netherlands and Belgium to denote the maximum height permitted for a building on a given plot. It is defined in the applicable zoning plan (bestemmingsplan) or building regulations and is expressed in meters. The measurement is typically taken from a defined reference level, usually the average ground level at the site, to the highest point of the building. The exact method can vary by municipality; some plans measure from the street boundary, while others use the mean ground level within the plot.

Bouwhoogte is one of several height indicators used in urban design. Goothoogte refers to the height of

In practice, construction projects must comply with the approved bouwhoogte. If a proposed building would exceed

See also: bestemmingsplan, goothoogte, nokhoogte, omgevingsvergunning.

the
eaves,
or
the
lowest
edge
of
the
roof,
and
nokhoogte
to
the
height
of
the
roof
ridge.
Together
with
bouwhoogte,
these
figures
determine
the
building’s
volumetric
massing
and
its
impact
on
skyline,
daylight
for
surrounding
properties,
and
streetscape.
this
limit,
developers
may
need
to
apply
for
adjustments,
such
as
an
amendment
to
the
zoning
plan
or
a
building
permit
(omgevingsvergunning).
Some
areas
allow
higher
heights
under
special
conditions
or
design
requirements.