An increasing number of agricultural businesses in the countryside are being abandoned. These are known as VAB locations (VAB = Voormalig Agrarisch Bedrijf). If you own such a location, or you are thinking of buying one, we specialise in discovering the best new roles for these sites. We discuss your wishes with you and, together, consider if we can realise these under the existing regulations.
Change of use
Depending on where the site is located and its current land use, there are many options for a former agricultural location, subject to the municipality’s conditions. Every location offers different opportunities and options. In this process, we will first research these by carrying out a local area scan. Based on the results, we will discuss a step-by-step plan that will move us closer to implementing your plans. It is often – but not always - necessary to go through a spatial procedure.
Examples of change of use for former agricultural businesses
A few examples of change of use of former agricultural businesses that we have already implemented or are currently working on are:
- Pig farm changing to a horse breeding business
- Beef farm changing to an earthworks company
- Tree nursery changing to a horse boarding stables