Green light again for controversial residential tower on the border of Naarden and Huizen

The plan for the residential tower on the border of Naarden and Huizen has caused a lot of criticism in the past two years.

The protest comes mainly from residents of the Huizer Driftweg and the conservationists of the Vrienden van ‘t Gooi and the Naardereng foundation. They argue that the plan does not fit in with the adjacent protected nature and above all it ruins their view. A lot of traffic will also come through the neighborhood towards the new houses, including the many construction traffic. In addition, it bothers them that they only heard about the plans late: it fell a year and a half ago raw on their roof. There was also a lot of objection from local politicians.

See here why the residential tower has been criticized for so long. Text continues below the video.

Despite the protests, the residential tower would be built at the beginning of this year. Just under ten months ago, the municipality of Gooise Meren already granted a permit. Another wave of protest followed. In addition to local residents and nature interest groups, the municipality of Huizen and even the province of Noord-Holland also objected. The permit eventually had to be torn apart due to a form error.

Second chance

The developer behind the plan soon came up with an improved effort. The municipality of Gooise Meren is now once again giving the green light for this.

The construction of the residential tower may therefore continue. Although it is far from impossible that an objection will be lodged again against the granted permit. The local residents of the Naardereng Foundation and the conservationists of the Vrienden van ‘t Gooi announced at the time that they would go to the Council of State to stop the plan if necessary.