Van Wijnen is the first certified industrial home builder with type approval. Millions of housing variations have been approved at once. The Province of Gelderland, the Green Metropolitan Region of Arnhem-Nijmegen, and the government are starting a fast lane. This allows certified builders to obtain a permit in one day.
Published on: October 9, 2025

Faster New Homes Through Certification 

Housing construction in Gelderland receives a boost now the first factory for factory-built homes has an official certification. This means less complicated and lengthy permit processes. As a result, the construction of new homes will proceed faster and more efficiently. 

Fastlane 

During the Housing Summit, we agreed with the Green Metropolitan Region of Arnhem-Nijmegen and the government to establish a fast lane for the type approval of homes. Previously, municipalities and quality controllers had to check all housing projects separately. Van Wijnen is the first builder to gain access to the fast lane. 

Faster, More Sustainable, and More Affordable Building 

Factory-built homes are largely made in a factory and assembled on-site. This results in less construction waste, lower costs, and shorter construction times. Quality is also guaranteed: the certification provides assurance that the homes meet all legal requirements. 

Smarter and More Efficient Building

This step helps to significantly accelerate housing construction in Gelderland. By building smarter and more efficiently, we can more quickly meet the high demand for affordable and future-proof homes.

Dirk Vreugdenhil

Deputy of the Province of Gelderland

 Working Together on Acceleration 

We are pleased with this approval. It shows that innovation and collaboration help to reduce the housing shortage. Together with municipalities, corporations, construction companies, and the government, we continue to work on acceleration, innovation, and quality in housing construction in Gelderland.