Beekbergsebroek, the area on the southern edge of the A1, between Arnhemseweg and the A50, is one of Apeldoorn’s key development areas. In the Beekbergsebroek area, we are working on a new village with amenities. In doing so, we are taking into account the existing range of amenities in the surrounding area and ensuring that the character of the neighbouring villages is preserved.
Beekbergsebroek (the southern outskirts)
What have we done so far?
Since 2024, information evenings have been organised and discussions have been held with residents, farmers, interest groups and village councils. On 20 June 2024, a petition on public participation was also submitted to the Municipal Executive. This underlined the importance residents attach to meaningful involvement. In February 2025, a progress report on the plans published on the council’s website. The findings have been incorporated into the Zuidrand Strategic Plan, which was adopted by the council in June 2025.
Presentation of the Zuidrand policy document (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Strategy Document for Zuidrand
Zuidrand Development Map (PDF, 337 kB)
This map replaces the map in the ‘Zuidrand’ route document on page 20.
NRD Zuidrand Information Session
On 23 September 2026, an information evening was held on the Scope and Level of Detail Memorandum (NRD). This is the first step in the EIA procedure. The presentation shown during the evening can be found below:
What are we working on at the moment?
We are working on the further development of the plans and carrying out studies on housing, transport, nature, water, facilities, noise, soil and sustainability. In this regard, the Scope and Level of Detail Memorandum (NRD) the starting point for the studies. The NRD centres on the question: “What exactly do we need to find out before we can make a decision?” We outline the various scenarios that are being investigated.
Once the scope of our investigation (NRD) has been finalised, the study will commence. We refer to this study as the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment). The EIR contains the answers to the research questions concerning, for example, the impacts on nature, facilities, noise and traffic under the various scenarios described in the NRD.
We are also working on the first housing development in the area: Host-City (working title). This is the first project within the Zuidrand. The aim is to build 500 new homes quickly, even before the plans for the entire Zuidrand have been fully finalised.
What’s coming up?
The next important step in the process is the public consultation on the NRD in early September. This is also the time when local residents and business owners can have their say. That is why we are organising an information evening in September.
The development of Beekbergsebroek (the Zuidrand) consists of several stages
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Exploration and participation
2024/2025 -
Strategy Document for Zuidrand
2025 -
Research
2026- NRD The local authority is examining, amongst other things, housing development options, traffic, the environment and nature under various scenarios. These studies form the basis for the plan.
- EIA procedure (Environmental Impact Assessment) An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is being drawn up for the Zuidrand. This report sets out the impacts on the living environment under various scenarios.
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Planning (draft environmental programme)
The local authority is incorporating the results of the studies into a draft environmental programme. This sets out where building is permitted and under what conditions.
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Adoption
The local council will decide on the plan. Once it has done so, the plan will be legally binding.
Your involvement is important
The development of the Zuidrand is taking place step by step. The expertise of residents, business owners and community organisations is essential to this process. That is why you will have the opportunity to comment on the plans at various stages of the process. This will happen, for example, at:
- the public inspection of the NRD and the EIA
- the public consultation on the draft environmental programme
- information sessions and opportunities for public involvement