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 Aalten 2040” builds on the preliminary draft adopted by the municipal council in February 2026. The preferred approach outlined in that draft has been further developed and specified for each sub-area. 

On May 28, 2026, the Municipal Executive of Aalten decided to submit the “Draft Omgevingsvisie Aalten 2040” to the municipal council. With this decision, the municipality is taking the next step in the development of the living environment leading up to 2040.

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.

Continued

The Draft Omgevingsvisie now Omgevingsvisie submitted to the city council with a request to approve making the vision and accompanying documents available for public review. As far as is currently known, the decision-making process regarding the “Draft Omgevingsvisie Aalten 2040” is scheduled for September of this year. 

Submit Comments

If you would like to provide input on the “Draft Omgevingsvisie Aalten 2040,” you may do so during the exploratory meeting. You can submit your comments in writing to gemeenteraad@aalten.nl.

Of course, you can also submit your comments verbally. To do so, you’ll need to register. You can do this by sending an email to Municipal Clerk’s Office or by calling 0543 49 33 33. 

The "Draft Omgevingsvisie Aalten 2040" can be requested at omgevingsvisie.