The residential zones behind the coastal court, such as the Dumont district De Westhoek district, are examples of zones where holiday homes are still welcome. This also applies to the streets around Plopsaland in Adinkerke. The real estate sector is not really enthusiastic about such a division into zones. Bart Bostoen, real estate expert CIB Kust: “As a sector, we take a deed of it. It is actually the municipality of Koksijde that started with this and we see that other coastal municipalities are following. We ask ourselves questions. It is part of affordable living, everyone wants to develop a vision around it, but we ask ourselves the market. Still the DNA of our coast.
Owners of holiday homes in De Panne have until 1 May 2026 to be in order with their permit and to register with Tourism Flanders.