Horticultural area development and restructuring
The structure of horticulture is constantly changing, which has a direct impact on the scale and the spatial structure of the industry. Restructuring is necessary to make sure that The Netherlands will continue to be an important horticultural center in the future as well. Restructuring means that companies are moving to create growth opportunities for those who stay and to create space for other functions, such as housing, business, nature and recreation. New areas are being developed for those who leave and want to relocate.
The VEK specialists are frequently engaged in environmental planning and consultancy in the field of development and lay out of horticultural areas. This includes environment, nature, landscape, recreation, housing and working.
VEK can assist in the field of:
- Creating support of entrepreneurs in the area for a restructuring plan;
- Preparation of development plans, calculation of financial feasibility, preparing for plan approval by government and water authorities to restructure existing, out-of-date greenhouse locations in preparation for collective sale or purchase;
- Review of current zoning, current procedures and existing easements in preparation for a private horticultural development;
- Inventories of existing, out-of-date areas regarding opportunities for private horticultural development
- Mediation during the process of buying land from several owners,
- Permit applications, notifications, exemptions and appeals;
- Site selection for resettlement.
