Rotterdam's 133-meter Tree House tower gets green light after legal hurdles cleared
Rotterdam residents can soon expect a new high-rise near Centraal Station, offering nearly 300 homes and office spaces. The Tree House tower, approved after legal objections were dismissed, promises to ease housing pressure in the city’s bustling heart.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Tree House |
| Location | Delftseplein, next to Rotterdam Centraal |
| Height | 133 meters |
| Floors | 37 |
| Residential Units | 299 (rental and owner-occupied) |
| Office Spaces | Floors 1-10 |
| Ground Floor | Hospitality venues and shops |
| Bicycle Parking | Underground garage |
| Construction Start | September 2026 |
| Council Member | Chantal Zeegers (Climate, Construction and Housing) |
The Municipality of Rotterdam oversees urban development projects like Tree House, ensuring they align with housing demands and infrastructure needs. The Council of State’s ruling confirms the project complies with legal and regulatory frameworks, allowing construction to proceed.
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Construction of tower next to Rotterdam Centraal to proceed
Construction of the Tree House office and residential tower at Delftseplein next to Rotterdam Centraal station can now begin. The Council of State has dismissed objections to the new tower as unfounded. According to plans, construction will start in September.
Tree House will have 37 floors and reach a height of approximately 133 meters. The tower will feature an underground bicycle parking garage. The ground floor will accommodate hospitality venues and shops. Above that, office spaces will be located. From the 11th floor upwards, there will be space for 299 rental and owner-occupied homes.
Councillor Chantal Zeegers (Climate, Construction and Housing): "I am very pleased that there is finally clarity about this development in the Rotterdam Central District area. Many new homes are being added close to the city’s most important public transport hub, which is great news for Rotterdam residents looking for housing. Construction can finally begin."
For more information, visit: www.treehouserotterdam.nl. Link opens an external page in a new browser tab.