Drachten to gain 15 new social rental homes as municipality sells land to Accolade
Fifteen new social rental homes are set to be built in Drachten after the municipality of Smallingerland agrees to sell land to housing corporation Accolade. Residents have until April 8 to challenge the plans in court if they disagree.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Hunze, near Hunze 239, Drachten |
| Number of homes planned | 15 single-family social rental homes |
| Buyer | Housing corporation Accolade |
| Seller | Municipality of Smallingerland |
| Deadline for objections | April 8, 2026 |
| Objection method | Summary proceedings in court |
| Contact for questions | [email address] |
The municipality of Smallingerland is responsible for managing public land and facilitating housing development within its jurisdiction. By selling construction land to housing corporations like Accolade, it aims to address local housing needs, particularly for affordable and social rental properties.
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Proposed sale of Hunze construction land in Drachten
The municipality of Smallingerland plans to sell and transfer three plots of construction land to housing corporation Accolade. At this location, on the Hunze (near Hunze 239) in Drachten, Accolade intends to develop fifteen single-family social rental homes.
If you disagree with these plans, you may initiate summary proceedings with the court of North Netherlands within 20 calendar days of the publication date. This must be done no later than April 8, 2026.
If you initiate summary proceedings, we kindly request that you notify us of this within the same deadline. You can do so by sending a motivated email to [email address], with the subject line ‘Proposed sale of Hunze land in Drachten’.
Please note that you cannot lodge an objection against this proposed sale under the General Administrative Law Act.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this sale, please contact us via [contact method].