Netherlands

Building and Construction

Title	Description
Asbestos policy aimed at reducing health risks	Every year, there are roughly 1000 asbestos-related deaths in the Netherlands. The Dutch government's aim is to have no new asbestos-exposure victims by 2040. The government is establishing regulations to minimise the danger of asbestos.
Major asbestos regulations	Asbestos can be hazardous to your health. That is why the Dutch government is establishing regulations governing its use and when it should be removed. For instance, the government intends to ban asbestos roofs as of 2024.
Question and answer	3 questions and answers on Asbestos
Spatial Planning in The Netherlands	The Spatial Planning Act (WRO) sets down how the spatial plans of the state, provinces and municipalities are to be effected. A municipal land-use plan is an example of a spatial plan.
Revision of Environment and Planning Laws	Through the Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet) the government wants to combine and simplify the regulations for spatial projects. The aim is to make it easier to start up projects. For example, the construction of housing on former business parks, or the building of wind farms.
Safeguarding the quality of the living environment	A safe, healthy environment requires good environmental quality, flood protection and a reliable drinking water supply, as well as protection of our cultural heritage and unique natural values. Sites used for national defence are also necessary.