woondoeleinden

Woon doeleinden, in Dutch property law, refers to the designated use of a building or plot for residential purposes. It is part of a broader planning system in which land and buildings have specific functions, such as wonen (living), werken (work), or landbouw (agriculture). When a property is assigned woon doeleinden, its primary use is intended to be housing for people, often including associated living activities and, in some cases, limited home-based work or services as allowed by local regulations.

The allowed activities on a property are determined by the local bestemmingsplan (zoning plan) or equivalent rules. If a property with woon doeleinden is to be used for another purpose or to allow non-residential activities, a change of bestemming or a special omgevingsvergunning may be required. In the ordinary course, maintaining and using a residence is permitted under woon doeleinden, provided the use stays within the designated limits, such as occupancy, parking, and nuisance rules.

Implications for owners and buyers include potential restrictions on renovations, expansions, or conversions that would alter the use from housing to commercial or other functions. Such changes typically require municipal approval and must comply with building codes and safety standards for residential use. The presence of woon doeleinden can also influence property value and mortgage considerations, since it constrains future use and potential changes in use.

Woon doeleinden is a subcategory within the broader concept of bestemmingen (designations) in Dutch planning law. In other Dutch-language contexts or in Belgium, similar terms such as woonfunctie or woonbestemming are used with related meaning.