Omgevingsvisie

Effective January 1, 2024, the Omgevingswet came into effect. This new law requires municipalities to omgevingsvisie a new omgevingsvisie within three years, in collaboration with residents. That omgevingsvisie the living environment and describes.

  1. the outlines of the quality of the living environment;
  2. the outline of the proposed development, use, management, protection and preservation of the Aalten territory;
  3. the main points of the integrated policy to be pursued for the living environment (which involves not only space, but also health and safety).

In 2024 and 2025, we engaged in discussions with residents about their living environment in the coming years. Based on the results of those discussions (see “reports on the community discussions” below), a preliminary draft omgevingsvisie was omgevingsvisie . The vision outlines the municipality’s goals, for example in the areas of housing, sustainability, and recreation.

Draft Omgevingsvisie of Aalten 2040

The Draft “ Omgevingsvisie ” for the Municipality of Aalten 2040 (including the Environmental Impact Report as an appendix) is now available for public review at from Monday, October 5, through Friday, November 13, 2026. If you would prefer to receive the documents digitally, you may submit a request via email to gemeente@aalten.nl. In addition, the documents can be viewed during office hours at the municipal office located at Hofstraat in Aalten. A public version of the Draft “ Omgevingsvisie ” is also available. You can request this version via email at gemeente@aalten.nl.

Future-proof development in the municipality of Aalten

The omgevingsvisie on the future-proof development of the municipality of Aalten. It not only provides scope for development, but above all for a healthy, livable, and socially cohesive municipality. Growth and quality are explicitly balanced in this vision. Strengthening broad prosperity is also central, and economic development, livability, health, landscape, amenities, community building, and quality of life are approached in an integrated manner. Developments are not a given but must demonstrably contribute to a better living environment and fit within Aalten’s identity. For this reason, the new Omgevingsvisie includes an “assessment framework” for evaluating initiatives.

Submitting Comments

From October 5 through November 13, 2026, anyone may submit comments on the Draft “ Omgevingsvisie ” for the Municipality of Aalten 2040 (including the Environmental Impact Report attached as an appendix). You may submit your comments in the following ways:

  • online: via gemeente@aalten.nl
  • In writing: by sending your comments to the municipality
  • In person: by making an appointment within the deadline by calling 0543 49 33 33.

Continued

After the public review period ends, the municipality will evaluate the comments submitted. These comments may prompt revisions to the “ Omgevingsvisie .” The “ Omgevingsvisie ” will then be submitted to the Aalten City Council for adoption.