What to do in case of a change in the zoning plan?

Questioner

I have two plots of land on a recreational park in Putten. The municipality of Putten has drawn up a new policy plan for all current recreational parks. They want to oblige us to clear our park more or less after five years or to adapt it in such a way that a completely different construction of recreational living is permitted. I am afraid that the municipality will dupe us in this. And even in due course will possibly use all the forest land that is freed up for this first but will eventually use it for the construction of houses. the question is: what to do when the zoning plan is changed? And what is the municipality obliged to do towards the landowners?

Lawyer

It is of course important to use your rights to influence the new zoning plan (opinion and appeal RvS). If changes nevertheless have a negative effect on you, then if you suffer demonstrable damage, for example a decrease in the value of your property, you are entitled to compensation in the form of planning damage compensation. In some cases, the implementation of a new zoning plan may lead to expropriation. You will then be reimbursed for the value of the land you are relinquishing (based on current zoning).