grondruimte

Grondruimte is a Dutch term that refers to the ground space associated with a parcel of land. It is used in architecture, urban planning and real estate to denote the space on the ground that belongs to the property, including open ground, built surfaces and any ground-level rights or facilities attached to it. The exact meaning of grondruimte depends on the regulatory context and the jurisdiction.

In planning and zoning documents, grondruimte is often described as the area within the property boundaries that is available for development under local rules, including required setbacks and green space. It is typically expressed in square meters and is distinguished from other measures such as bebouwingsvlak (building footprint) or bruto vloeroppervlak (gross floor area). In property descriptions, grondruimte can denote the on-the-ground surface of a parcel that the owner may use or encumber with easements (erfdienstbaarheden). Because definitions can vary between jurisdictions, local planning documents or cadastral registers usually specify its scope.

See also: perceeloppervlakte, bebouwingsvlak, erf, erfdienstbaarheid, grondoppervlak, zoning plan.