Lelystad invites public input on major housing project Zuiderhage's first phase
Lelystad is developing Zuiderhage, a new district with up to 16,000 homes. The first phase, including 2,400 homes, is now open for public review. Residents can share their views on the environmental plan and noise limits until April 30, shaping the future of their city.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Zuiderhage |
| Location | Southern Lelystad, Flevoland |
| Total Homes Planned | 9,000 to 16,000 |
| Phase 1 Homes | Approximately 2,400 |
| Project Duration | 20 to 25 years |
| Public Review Period | March 19 to April 30, 2026 |
| Open House Session | April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Lelystad city hall |
| Higher Noise Limit Area | Northeastern part of the village, near Noordersluis industrial estate |
| Environmental Plan Website | www.lelystad.nl/omgevingsplan |
| Development Frameworks | www.lelystad.nl/zuiderhage |
The Municipality of Lelystad is responsible for urban development and environmental planning within its jurisdiction. Under the Environment and Planning Act, the municipality ensures that new projects like Zuiderhage adhere to regulations that balance growth with environmental and community needs.
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New step in the development of Zuiderhage: Phase 1 environmental plan up for public review
In the southern part of Lelystad lies Zuiderhage, a new district where 9,000 to 16,000 homes will be built over a period of 20 to 25 years. The area will feature 10 compact villages that will be developed in phases over the coming years. Preparation for the first phase, which includes approximately 2,400 homes, is now in full swing. To enable construction in the villages, a modification of the environmental plan is required. The draft amendment is now complete and will be available for public review from March 19 to April 30, 2026.
Environmental plan amendment and higher noise limit decision available for review
Residents and other interested parties can view the Environmental Plan (or the draft environmental plan amendment for Zuiderhage Phase 1) at the Lelystad city hall and on the website www.lelystad.nl/omgevingsplan. The municipal executive has decided to apply a higher noise limit for the northeastern part of the village, as it is located close to the Noordersluis industrial estate. This document, the decision on the higher noise limit, is also available for review.
Open house session to ask questions about the Environmental Plan on April 15
On Wednesday, April 15, the Zuiderhage Implementation Organization will host an open house session at city hall from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. During this session, there will be an opportunity to ask questions about the draft environmental plan amendment and the higher noise limit decision. Additional information about the plans for Zuiderhage in general will also be available.
Environmental plan and development frameworks provide direction and guidance
The environmental plan is part of the new Environment and Planning Act, and this plan outlines rules for the physical living environment—in this case, for Zuiderhage Phase 1. The environmental plan determines what activities are permitted in an area, such as construction, environmental management, water management, and the protection of cultural heritage. In addition to the environmental plan, significant work has been done on the development frameworks, which guide the development of Phase 1 and within which developers can design. The frameworks from the Implementation Organization have been incorporated, and the tasks that market parties themselves must address per village are also outlined. The development frameworks were adopted by the municipal executive on March 10, 2026, and are available at www.lelystad.nl/zuiderhage.
Next steps
After the public review period, all responses and views will be collected and, where possible, incorporated into the environmental plan amendment. The plan will then be finalized and submitted to the municipal council for adoption. Once adopted by the council, the plan will again be available for public review for six weeks. If no objections are raised, the plan will then be definitively adopted, which is expected to occur in mid-2026. From that point, the plan amendment will come into effect, and the first construction plans can be submitted, and permits issued.