Construction of Two Scheve Houses on Rosenburgherlaan
The municipalities in the Holland Rijnland region have agreed to build a total of 15 “Scheve huisjes” together. The municipalities involved are Voorschoten, Oegstgeest, Zoeterwoude, Kaag en Braassem, Nieuwkoop, Katwijk, Alphen aan den Rijn, Leiden, Hillegom, and Noordwijk. The municipality of Voorschoten will build 2 “Scheve huisjes.”
Crooked Little Houses
"Crooked" houses are intended for people who have more difficulty adapting. It is harder for them to be considerate of their neighbors or the community. As a result, their behavior may be perceived as a nuisance—for example, because they have a disrupted day-and-night rhythm, or because social interactions can cause them a high level of stress.
That is why the Scheve Houses are located away from residential neighborhoods. This provides peace and quiet for the residents of the Scheve Houses—and for the residents of the surrounding neighborhood. The residents of the Scheve Houses receive intensive support so that they can eventually return to living in a residential neighborhood.
Collaboration
Together with the housing authority Rijnhart Wonen and the healthcare organization Stichting De Binnenvest, the municipality is overseeing the construction of the Scheve huisjes.
Participation
Local residents are involved in the process, including through discussions and an informational meeting. You can find the report at the bottom of the page. The municipality will continue to keep local residents informed about the project’s progress.
Achieved so far
The municipality has evaluated several locations for the Scheve Huisjes. The evaluation showed that Rosenburgherlaan is the most suitable location.
On October 1, 2024, the City Council decided to officially designate this location.
In the period that followed, discussions were held with local residents. An informational meeting took place on February 18, 2025.
On September 23, 2025, the environmental permit was granted. Subsequently, in November 2025, local residents filed objections to the construction of the Scheve Huisjes.
In January 2026, a hearing on this matter was held before the Appeals and Objections Committee.
In March 2026, following this committee’s recommendation, the municipal executive decided to declare the objections unfounded and to uphold the decision to grant the permit.
Planning
Completion Date: September 2025
Environmental Permit Granted
Completed: October 2025
Objection Period
Completion Date: November 2026
Objections from Local Residents
Completion Date: March 2026
Following the recommendation of the Appeals and Objections Committee, the municipal executive has decided to declare the objections unfounded and to uphold the contested decision to grant a permit.
Still to be done: Mid-2026
Start of Work
Still to be done: By the end of 2026
Handover of the cottages
Contact
Do you have any questions about this project? If so, please contact Inge van der Heiden ativdheiden@voorschoten.nlor Mees Usman atmusman@voorschoten.nl. To contact the municipality by phone, please call14071.