ROTTERDAM, 8 April 2026 – The zoning plan for Parkhaven has become final after the Council of State rejected objections, clearing the way for the next phase of a major housing project beside the Euromast. The ruling brings the planned construction of around 650 homes a step closer and gives Rotterdam new certainty over one of its more closely watched waterfront developments.
The decision means preparations for construction can now continue. For Rotterdam, that matters because Parkhaven has been sitting in the overlap between housing pressure, urban design and public debate for some time, with the area expected to change substantially in the years ahead.
The plan is to reshape Parkhaven into a place where living and staying come together more clearly than they do now. The current hard-edged quay will gradually give way to a greener public space with more trees, more seating and more room to walk along the waterfront.
Homes around the Euromast
The new housing will be arranged across eight residential buildings around the Euromast. Three are planned on the north side of the tower and five on the south side, with building heights ranging from 26 to 70 metres.
That means this is not a single-tower story, but a broader redevelopment of the area. The homes will be spread across social rent, mid-market rent and purchase, and private-sector housing, with apartment sizes ranging from around 55 to 240 square metres.
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A mix of uses at street level
The plan also includes more than housing. The plinths of the buildings are intended to hold hospitality, amenities, small businesses and social functions, which suggests the area is being designed as an active part of the city rather than a sealed residential cluster.
Importantly, existing attractions and facilities in the area are set to remain. That includes mini golf, the Chinese supermarket, the Pancake Boat and Splashtours, so the redevelopment is not being framed as a complete wipe-clean reset of Parkhaven.
More trees and less surface parking
A large part of the project’s public promise lies in the outdoor space. The development is set to be carried out with climate-adaptive and nature-inclusive principles, with green roofs, green façades and landscaped areas between the buildings.
The number of trees in the area is expected to rise from around 350 to roughly 550. Parking will go underground, which should free up more surface space for greenery and public use, something that will matter if Parkhaven is to feel less stony and more welcoming than it does now.
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What happens next at Parkhaven
Alderman Chantal Zeegers said the ruling brings clarity and allows Rotterdam to continue adding homes in this location, with attention to different income groups and an attractive green outdoor environment.
The next period will now be used for further design development and preparation for construction. So while the homes are not appearing tomorrow, the legal uncertainty around the zoning plan has now been removed, and that is a meaningful step for a project of this scale in such a visible part of Rotterdam.
