Groot Zonnehoeve is one of Apeldoorn’s newest neighbourhoods. It is home to around 2,100 people, including many families with growing children. Around 20 per cent of the residents live on the grounds of the ’s Heeren Loo care home. De Voorwaarts is also part of the neighbourhood, featuring Omnisport, sports pitches and shops.
The vast majority of people enjoy living here. Relations with neighbours are generally good. Events such as Neighbours’ Days are also well attended. However, not everyone feels connected to the neighbourhood. This is partly because people are busy or cannot find suitable activities. Furthermore, there is scope to improve relations with the residents of ’s Heeren Loo.
Groot Zonnehoeve is easily accessible. De Maten station and the motorways are nearby. You can cycle to local amenities in no time. Despite the good cycle routes and the railway station, many residents use their cars relatively often. Road safety is generally good. A few areas require attention, such as the level crossing and the junction at the Barnewinkel, as well as traffic flow on Laan van Erica.
Most residents feel safe in the neighbourhood. The atmosphere is relaxed and there is little nuisance. However, many people find Laan van Zonnehoeve dark at night.
Most residents are actively committed to sustainability. The homes have been very well upgraded to meet sustainability standards. A small group wants to do more and is working together to come up with a plan.
Quiet, green and well-maintained: that’s what people say about the neighbourhood. Half of the residents feel there are enough places for play and socialising. Some residents would like to see more outdoor activities, so that people can meet up more often. We’ll be working together on these and other issues. The action plan sets out the steps to be taken.
The following areas will receive extra attention in the coming years. First and foremost, we will be investing time in maintaining social cohesion. We will also be looking at what is needed in terms of traffic, transport and local facilities. Together, we will ensure a safe neighbourhood. We will be working on housing and sustainability. And we will be making our public spaces even more attractive.
| Objective | Action/Point for attention | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Strengthening the bond between residents | We are organising a meeting with local residents and organisations. Together, we will look at what activities are available and what people feel is missing. We encourage residents to take the initiative themselves. | Stimenz, ’s Heeren Loo, Don Bosco, residents |
| Strengthening ties between residents of Groot Zonnehoeve and ’s Heeren Loo | We encourage contact between residents and carers at ’s Heeren Loo and other local residents:
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’s Heeren Loo, local authority, Sports Service |
| Improved flow of lorries | We are looking into what measures can be put in place for goods vehicles leaving the Ecofactorij. The aim is for them to take the quickest route to the motorway as far as possible. | Municipality |
| Safe neighbourhood | Together, we keep Groot Zonnehoeve safe. In the Matenkrant, we mention the weekly police consultation hour at De Stolp community centre. The consultation hour is also announced on the police website. Furthermore, ’s Heeren Loo and the police maintain close contact. This ensures that minor issues can be resolved quickly. | Local council, police, ’s Heeren Loo |
| Clear information about home batteries | There will be an information evening on home batteries. In addition, a trial is currently underway with charging your electric vehicle from your own home. We provide information on both of these in the Matenkrant. | Energiepunt, deA, local residents |
| Better lighting along Laan van Zonnehoeve | We are looking into whether and how the street lighting along Laan van Zonnehoeve could be improved. Before we start this, we will check whether local residents support this plan. | Municipality |
| More places to meet outdoors | A wooden garden shed will be installed in Burlington Park in May 2026. It will be used to store equipment for outdoor activities. This will enable it to serve as a base for socialising and activities. | Residents, local council |
| Appropriate support for MVGM tenants | MGVM tenants and MGVM itself are working together to enhance the enjoyment of living there:
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MVGM, the local council, residents, Stimenz |
| Parking correctly | Motorists are allowed to park on the verge. This does cause potholes, however. We fill these in as part of our regular maintenance. | Municipality |
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Objective |
Action/Point for attention |
Who |
|---|---|---|
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Road safety on the Woudhuizermark |
Many people feel that the Woudhuizermark is unsafe. We are looking into how safety for motorists and cyclists can be improved. As part of this, we are also examining the junction at the Barnewinkel. |
Municipality |
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Making better use of shared transport |
We are looking into whether a facility could be set up at De Voorwaarts to enable people to switch from car to bike, train or bus. This could also include bike-sharing schemes, car-sharing schemes and electric vehicle charging points. |
Companies/organisations offering shared transport services |
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Safe level crossings |
We are looking into ways of making the level crossing on Barnewinkel safer. The level crossing on Laan van Erica will be removed as part of the tunnel construction. |
Municipality |
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Expansion of De Voorwaarts |
De Voorwaarts will have more space for retail chains and other shops. A safe pedestrian crossing will be provided between the existing and new sections. In addition, the car park areas near the skate park will be paved. A sports area and playground will also be built here. |
Municipality |
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Less flooding |
During periods of heavy rain, the neighbourhood is sometimes affected by flooding. To combat this, we are improving drainage in the wadis. As we cannot lower the groundwater level, this problem is difficult to tackle. |
Municipality |
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Objective |
Action/Point for attention |
Who |
|---|---|---|
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Improved traffic flow on Laan van Erica |
A tunnel is to be built under the railway line at Laan van Erica. Preparations have begun. |
Local authority, ProRail |
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More places to meet outdoors |
We are looking into whether another playground could be built near Park Zonnehoeve. As part of this, we are also checking whether the local community supports the idea. |
Municipality |
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