Response document on the preliminary design for the residents’ evening in January 2026

Why were concrete paving stones chosen?

We deliberately chose concrete paving stones. These stones help to slow traffic down.

Concrete paving stones are not recommended due to the risk of slipping

The concrete paving stones are coated with a layer that prevents them from becoming slippery.

Are enough speed bumps being installed to reduce speed?

Yes, speed bumps are marked at regular intervals.

Speed bump at the junction – it would be better to install rubber speed bumps

Rubber speed bumps cause a lot of inconvenience, wear out more quickly and cause more damage to cars.

The pavement is sometimes very narrow

That’s right; the design provides for a single, full-width pavement on one side of the street, ensuring that the street is wide enough and safe throughout.

Would it be possible to install a raised area near the slip road to the Boerderij car park?

No, a plateau will affect the traffic and right-of-way situation.

Check the height of the plateau in relation to heavy goods vehicles entering the garden centre

This is a point to bear in mind during the works, and we will therefore raise it with the relevant contractor.

Is it possible to maintain the width of Hagenweg?

No, we’re going to narrow Hagenweg so that the speed limit is reduced.

The monarch butterfly is very narrow – can it be made wider?

No, there isn’t any room to widen it.

The bend in Libellestraat is very tight in the design, which makes it difficult to negotiate the bend

We will review the bend profile once again and make adjustments where necessary to ensure that the bend is sufficiently navigable.

Has a decision been made yet about which types of trees are to be planted?

In the final design, we set out which species of trees will be planted. In doing so, we take into account light levels, sightlines and sufficient space for the trees to grow. The trees will be positioned so that they blend in with the streetscape.

Have the locations of the trees been finalised yet?

No, the locations currently marked on the map are potential locations. The final location will depend on the position of cables and pipes. We will take this into account in the final design.

The green spaces are currently poorly maintained – will this improve?

We have been tasked with increasing the amount of greenery, and maintaining it is also a priority in this regard.

Is it possible to create a driveway whilst the redevelopment is underway?

No, you need a permit for a new driveway. You can apply for this via www.apeldoorn.nl/vergunningen.

Does the design actually include enough parking spaces?

According to the car park survey that was carried out, there are sufficient parking spaces.

Will it be possible to park in my front garden later on?

Parking in the front garden where there is no driveway is not permitted.

The grass pavers on Wolterbeeklaan designated for parking create black strips where people will often park

We want to create a sense of uniformity, and grass-reinforced concrete adds a touch of greenery between the paving slabs.

The sewerage, electricity and gas systems are outdated – will this be taken into account in the refurbishment?

The sewerage system is being replaced. We are installing a separate sewer for rainwater. Electricity and gas are the responsibility of the utility companies and are not part of this project.

Flooding during heavy rainfall

We are improving drainage, partly by installing a stormwater drainage system.

The water mains on Tullekensmolenweg are in very poor condition – could this be taken into account?

We will pass this on to Vitens.

Will the speed limit on this street be reduced?

We are going to implement a number of speed-reducing measures, such as cobblestones and speed bumps.

Can the direction of traffic on the one-way road be reversed?

No, we’ve looked into this, but it’s not possible for the collection services (Circulus).

Where can residents park whilst the works are taking place?

We will decide this together with the contractor. Local residents will be notified in good time.

Will businesses remain accessible whilst the work is being carried out?

The works will be carried out in several phases, so that businesses and local residents remain accessible as far as possible.

How long will the work take?

The works are expected to take around one year. The final schedule has not yet been finalised. All residents will be informed as soon as further details are available. The works will be carried out in phases.

What sort of lighting will there be?

We are drawing up a lighting plan using the standard lighting columns used in Apeldoorn.

Have the lampposts already been included in the design?

We will include the lighting plan in the final design.

Hagenweg and Wolterbeeklaan form part of the Apeldoorn driving test route; the width of Hagenweg is a key factor in this context

Public roads are not designated as specific training grounds for the CBR.

Could a road sign be put up near Koningspage No. 72 to indicate that the road is a dead end?

No, the end of the road is clearly visible (up to 100 metres).

We would like to carry out additional foundation work on Tullekensmolenweg

We will take this into account during the implementation, and the local council is aware of this.

The reflective posts near the garden centre and the museum don’t really fit in – might there be a greener alternative here?

No, the layout of Tullekensmolenweg must be, and must remain, unambiguous. For safety reasons, reflective posts have been chosen.

Please include the woods opposite the farm as well, so that it looks nicer

This falls outside the scope of our project. We will inform the relevant neighbourhood manager about this.