Olst-Wijhe halts new small business units to combat crime surge
Entrepreneurs in Olst-Wijhe face temporary restrictions on new small business units, storage spaces, and garage boxes under 200 m². The measure aims to curb rising crime and maintain the quality of business parks, ensuring space for value-adding businesses.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Olst-Wijhe |
| Measure | Temporary ban on new permits for units <200 m² |
| Affected | New business units, storage, garage boxes |
| Reason | Increase in undermining and crime |
| Existing permits | Remain valid |
| Next steps | Policy development with stakeholders |
The municipality of Olst-Wijhe is responsible for local economic development and public safety, including zoning and permit regulations. This decision reflects its role in balancing business growth with crime prevention to safeguard the community.
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Municipality actively tackles undermining
The municipal executive (college van burgemeester en wethouders) last week adopted a temporary preparatory decision regarding new business units, storage spaces, and garage boxes smaller than 200 m². This means that for the time being, no permits will be issued for the construction of new small units.
Unfortunately, we are seeing an increase in activities related to undermining and crime. This is also occurring more frequently on business parks where small business units and storage spaces are located. To maintain the quality of business parks and ensure space for companies that add significant value to the Olst-Wijhe economy and society, the municipal executive has taken this preparatory decision. This prevents business parks from becoming fragmented and helps avoid undesirable situations, such as drug trafficking or other illegal activities.
What does this mean for entrepreneurs?
Existing business permits will remain valid. The decision only applies to new applications. It is not intended to restrict entrepreneurs; on the contrary, it aims to create space for businesses that strengthen Olst-Wijhe.
What happens next?
This decision gives us time to develop sound policy in collaboration with entrepreneurs and other stakeholders. This contributes to a safe and pleasant living environment, ensuring that business parks remain attractive in the future for entrepreneurs who contribute to employment, innovation, and sustainability.