The breakthrough approach is an elaboration of the agreements made at the Housing Summit last December. A joint approach should ensure that construction can proceed faster at these locations. By working intensively together, speeding up planning processes, and reaching decisions sooner, the development and construction process can be completed more quickly. The 24 selected locations have the best chance of success to move forward quickly with this approach, with 4 still under further investigation. The breakthrough approach is a collaboration between the national government, municipalities (VNG), provinces (IPO), project and area developers (NEPROM), investors (IVBN), and housing corporations (Aedes).

Minister Mona Keijzer: “With these breakthrough locations, we are making the agreements from the Housing Summit concrete. It is our responsibility to accelerate housing construction and come up with solutions to obstacles. The market and government agree that we must build faster to help those looking for a home.”

Aedes Chair Liesbeth Spies: “We are strong advocates of a joint approach for large construction sites. Housing corporations are happy to contribute, ensuring that social and affordable rental housing is also realized.”

NEPROM Chair Ronald Huikeshoven: “With these 24 breakthrough locations, we show that we genuinely want to make progress in acceleration. No more endless consultations, but together we need to get started. Developers are ready. Now it is crucial to align planning procedures and decision-making at the same pace. Only then can we provide those looking for a home with quick prospects.”

What is needed to achieve a breakthrough varies by location. Therefore, parties are working together on so-called breakthrough agendas aimed at solving local bottlenecks. This includes both projects that are at risk of stalling and plans in the exploratory phase that can get off the ground more quickly. The breakthrough approach has previously been implemented at several locations, such as Gnephoek (municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn), Bleizo-West (Lansingerland), and Barendrecht.

Progress is closely monitored at administrative tables, with support from, among others, the Housing Construction Expert Team. In extreme cases, the national government can use powers under the Environmental Law to expedite projects.