Public List of Decisions, July 14, 2026

Removal of Parking Spaces from the Public Road at Tweevoren 12

The draft decision titled “Parking Spaces at Tweevoren 12 in Nuenen: Not to Be Excluded from the Public Road Pursuant to the Roads Act” was available for public review for six weeks beginning March 23, 2026. Sixteen comments were submitted during this period. These comments did not result in any changes to the draft decision. 

The executive board has adopted the memorandum of opinions. The council proposal titled “Parking Spaces at Tweevoren 12 in Nuenen Shall Not Be Excluded from the Public Road pursuant to the Roads Act” will be submitted to the council for a decision.

Revision of the Maximum Sales Price in Connection with an Exemption from the Anti-Speculation Clause

On December 2, 2024, an exemption was granted for a residence in Nuenen West that is subject to an owner-occupancy requirement and an anti-speculation clause. This exemption includes two Requirements :

1. The property must be listed for sale at the original purchase price of €215,000, plus the verifiable costs reasonably incurred by the seller to make the property livable.
2. The maximum sales price may not exceed the price limit for the “mid-range” segment as defined in the MRE 2024 Regional Glossary of Housing Terms.

However, the property in question will not be sold until this year. The proposal is to waive the first condition and to amend the second condition so that, for the maximum sale price, the price threshold for “mid-range affordable housing,” as defined in the Regional Housing Glossary in effect at the time the property is actually sold, may be applied.

The council has approved the sale of the home for an amount not exceeding the price cap for the “mid-range affordable home” category, as defined in the MRE Regional Housing Glossary, which is in effect at the time the purchase or sale agreement is signed.

The council also agreed to waive the requirement that the sale price must be equal to the original purchase price plus the verifiable costs of making the home livable.

Decision on the Appeal Regarding the Rejection of a Request for Youth Services

On February 11, 2026, an appeal was received against the Municipal Executive’s decision of February 2, 2026, regarding the rejection of an application for youth assistance. The Appeals Committee recommends that the appeal be declared admissible but unfounded and that the contested decision of February 2, 2026, be upheld, with additional reasoning provided.

In accordance with the recommendation of the Appeals Committee, the Board has decided to declare the appeal admissible but unfounded and to uphold the contested decision of February 2, 2026, with additional reasoning. The appellant will be notified by letter.

Regional Energy Strategy 2.0

The 2021 Regional Energy Strategy is being updated. Developments from recent years are being incorporated into a preliminary memorandum to develop RES 2.0. The municipal executive has established the scope, process, and timeline for the new regional policy to be drafted. The MRE is informing the city council about this.

The Executive Board has decided to adopt the RES 2.0 MRE Initial Memorandum and to take note of the council information letter regarding the RES 2.0 MRE Initial Memorandum, which will be sent to the councils by the MRE in August.

Grant Application: Energy House Smart Living 2026 Foundation

The EnergieHuis Slim Wonen Foundation (EHSW) has submitted a grant application for the year 2026. The EHSW fulfills its statutory duty by providing a service desk for our residents. The service desk offers free, independent information on energy conservation and making homes more sustainable.

The council has decided to award the EnergieHuis Slim Wonen a grant of €43,903.05 for the year 2026. The EnergieHuis Slim Wonen will be notified of this decision via an official notice.

Self-use exemption and alienation restriction

The applicant is requesting an exemption regarding the provisions on owner-occupancy and restrictions on resale as set forth in the deed of conveyance for their newly built home. The recommendation is to grant the exemption on the condition that the home may be sold for no more than the price cap for “mid-range affordable housing,” as listed in the MRE Regional Housing Glossary, which is in effect at the time the purchase or sale agreement is signed.

The council has decided to grant an exemption regarding owner-occupancy and restrictions on resale for the sale of the home, on the condition that the home may be sold for no more than the price cap for “mid-range affordable housing,” as listed in the MRE Regional Housing Glossary, which is in effect at the time the purchase or sale agreement is signed. The applicant will be notified by letter.

Quality Improvement Table and Administrative Capacity

A Quality Leap Roundtable has been established within the region to draw attention to the social challenges associated with the leap in scale the region is undergoing. This leap in scale should also represent a leap in quality for the region, where everyone can live comfortably in terms of all aspects of well-being. In order for the Quality Leap Roundtable to function effectively, administrative capacity must be made available.

The municipal executive has decided to formally participate in the Quality Leap Roundtable, represented by the “ Alderman ” (Social Services Coordinator) responsible for the social domain.

The municipal executive supports the administrative capacity required for the Quality Leap Roundtable. This involves a regional coordinator for a period of 2 years, supported by a (sub)regional network. The regional coordinator (through April 30, 2028) and the necessary operating budget will be co-funded for a total amount of €7,826. The costs will be covered by the budget for regional administrative cooperation. The necessary local administrative capacity will be made available to provide insight into the social and societal challenges for the entire region in the Social and Societal Scale Leap Monitor.

Subsidy Regulation for the Local Insulation Initiative (LAI) of the Municipality of Nuenen, etc., 2026

The municipality of Nuenen has received funding from the national government through the Specific Grant for the Local Insulation Initiative (SPUK-LAI) to improve the sustainability of poorly insulated owner-occupied homes. To ensure these funds are used lawfully and effectively, the Local Insulation Initiative (LAI) Grant Regulation for the Municipality of Nuenen, et al., 2026, has been drafted. The ordinance provides the legal framework for granting subsidies to owner-occupiers for retrofitting their homes with insulation.

The council proposal titled “Subsidy Regulation for the Local Insulation Initiative (LAI) in the Municipality of Nuenen, etc., 2026” is being submitted to the council for a decision.

Initiative / Request for a Statement of Principles Regarding Spatial Development at Gerwenseweg 10

Located at Gerwenseweg 10 is a former farm with outbuildings and a farmhouse. The developer intends to transform the site into a residential complex with ten senior housing units. This will be carried out in phases. To this end, a ten-year, individual permit will be granted for the storage of equipment belonging to the developer’s business. The building in question will be demolished no later than the expiration of the permit. After that, the remaining four homes can be constructed.

The council has decided, in principle, to cooperate in initiating a planning procedure for the redevelopment of the Gerwenseweg 10 site and to enter into a letter of intent.

The City Council will be informed through a council information letter.

Developments in Municipal Housing

One air conditioning unit at City Hall is malfunctioning, making replacement necessary. The cost of this is approximately €100,000 and can be covered by the budget for deferred maintenance.

In addition, it has been determined that the CMD’s current facilities are no longer acceptable from the perspective of social safety and working conditions. Therefore, it is proposed that the CMD be relocated to the current library space as soon as the library moves to Ons Klooster.

The current situation reaffirms that substantial investments in City Hall are necessary to make it safe, sustainable, and future-proof. The decision on this matter rests with the new city council.

The board has decided to house the CMD in the current library space as soon as it becomes available and to make the necessary preparations for this.

The city council will be informed via a council information letter about the replacement of the air conditioning unit, the relocation of the CMD, and future housing needs.

May Circular on the Municipal Fund 2026

In early June 2026, the national government published the (revised) May circular on the 2026 Municipal Fund. As usual, we will incorporate the financial implications of the May circular for 2027 and beyond into the 2027 program budget. The changes for 2026 will be submitted to the council.

The council proposal titled “May Circular on the Municipal Fund 2026” is being submitted to the council for a decision.

Impact of the Summer Recess on Decision-Making and Structural Changes to the Mandate Regulations

During the summer recess, there will be no portfolio holder meetings or council meetings for approximately two months. As a result, there is a risk that statutory decision deadlines for a limited number of decisions on appeals will be exceeded. For a number of appeal cases, there is a risk of incurring a penalty under the Penalty and Appeal Act if a decision is not made in a timely manner.

It is therefore proposed to grant a temporary mandate, exclusively for the duration of the summer recess, to make decisions on appeals in these specific cases. The mandate applies only if the decision is made in accordance with the advice of the Appeals Committee and after the legal advisor has reviewed the decision in advance. It is expressly noted that no general or structural authority is granted to make decisions on appeals.

The Board has decided to grant the department head a temporary mandate during the summer recess to make and sign decisions on appeals that are adopted unchanged in accordance with the advice of the Appeals Committee, insofar as these are appeal cases in which there is a risk of incurring a penalty payment due to failure to decide in a timely manner. The temporary mandate applies exclusively to decisions on appeals that are made without modification in accordance with the advice of the Appeals Committee and that have been reviewed in advance by the legal controller. The temporary mandate ends upon the resumption of regular Executive Board meetings after the summer recess.

Council Information Letter on Motions and the Status of the Asylum Seeker Center

ONS NGN and Combinatie Nuenen c.a. have submitted two motions titled “Amendment to the COA Administrative Agreement” and “Ensuring Target Groups at the Pastoorsmast Reception Center.” The council information letter responds to these motions and provides an update on the status of the asylum seeker reception center and its opening.

The executive board has approved the council information letter. It can now be sent to the council.