Dongen moves closer to 800 new homes as regional body backs expansion plan
Up to 800 new homes could soon be built in Dongen after a key regional partnership endorsed the Berlagestraat-Procureurweg site. The decision brings relief to residents facing high housing market pressure and marks a major step in addressing local housing shortages.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Berlagestraat – Procureurweg, Dongen, Noord-Brabant |
| Expected homes | 700 to 800 |
| Recommending body | Stedelijke Regio Breda-Tilburg (SRBT) |
| Next steps | Establishing home types, target groups, green structure, and mobility |
| Municipal contact | Alderman De Hoon |
| Current status | Positive recommendation; further exploration underway |
The municipality of Dongen is responsible for local housing development and collaborates with regional bodies like the SRBT to identify and approve expansion locations. The SRBT plays a coordinating role in spatial planning and housing projects across the Breda-Tilburg urban region.
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Berlagestraat-Procureurweg identified as promising expansion location
The site at Berlagestraat – Procureurweg in Dongen has been identified as a promising and suitable expansion location for new construction. This is the recommendation from the collaborative partnership Stedelijke Regio Breda-Tilburg (SRBT). The municipal council has already been informed of this positive recommendation. This marks an important step for the municipality of Dongen in accelerating the housing construction task.
SRBT recommendation first step
Housing construction is a major task for our municipality. In 2024, the municipal council already expressed its preference for this location within the broader housing construction location study. Submitting it to the SRBT is the first step in this process. The SRBT considers the location at Procureurweg – Berlagestraat (first phase) a suitable and feasible expansion site for approximately 700 to 800 homes. Alderman De Hoon: “The positive stance from the region confirms that we have conducted a well-founded analysis of the various housing construction locations (both infill and expansion) and are looking in the right place for expansion. This is an important step toward new homes for Dongen residents. That is much needed, as the pressure on the housing market is significant.”
Prospect of new homes in Dongen comes closer
With this positive recommendation, the municipality of Dongen can further explore the possibilities for housing construction. This brings the prospect of new homes closer. The municipality is focusing on an efficient process, where possible steps are carried out in parallel. The next step is to establish key principles such as types of homes, target groups, green structure, water management requirements, and mobility. The SRBT’s recommendations will be incorporated into this process.
Our residents and the council will be kept actively informed about the further development.