The problem of foundation damage affects large parts of the Netherlands. Exact figures are not yet available, but potentially 500,000 to more than 1 million homes may be affected, in both urban and rural areas. The problem has a major impact on those affected.
On 9 October 2023, the caretaker Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations requested the Council to issue an advisory opinion in the near future on a national approach to tackling the problem of foundation damage (including as a result of land subsidence and climate change). This request was also made on behalf of the caretaker Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality and the caretaker Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management.
An advisory report for the new Dutch cabinet on how to establish – together with all stakeholders (public authorities, civil-society organisations, market players, and the public) – a feasible and just national approach to tackling the problem of foundation damage.
The Council expects to publish its report in the spring of 2024.
Read more about the advisory report on a national approach to foundation problems
For more information about the advisory report, please contact Joris Stok (acting project leader) at joris.stok@bmc.nl or on 06 1324 6502.
