Land Consolidation

Land consolidation (landinrichting) is a provincial planning instrument that restructures rural areas to better align competing functions such as agriculture, nature conservation, recreation, and water management. Under the Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet), provinces can establish land consolidation plans that reorganize land ownership, road networks, water systems, and nature areas within a defined territory.

If you are a landowner in an area subject to land consolidation, your land may be reallotted to create more efficient parcels. You receive land of equal value, though the location may change. The province coordinates the process and involves landowners, farmers, nature organizations, and water authorities in the planning. Participation is mandatory once a land consolidation plan is established, but you have the right to object to proposed allotments.