What Gemeente Nuenen does

Gemeente Nuenen is a Dutch public municipality located in the province of North Brabant, serving approximately 24,000 residents across the villages of Nuenen, Gerwen, and Nederwetten and several hamlets including Opwetten, Boord, Eeneind, Stad van Gerwen, and Olen. The civil municipality traces its origins to 1300 under a land grant from Duke Jan van Brabant. It operates as a statutory local government entity governed by a municipal council and a college of mayor and aldermen (B&W), delivering services that span spatial planning and building permits, waste and environmental management, property taxation, social and youth care, elderly services, public safety, and recreation. Service delivery combines a town hall at Jan van Schijnveltlaan 2 with a digital e-loket portal and integrations with national platforms including the Omgevingsloket for permit applications and DigiD/eHerkenning for identity authentication.

The municipality runs an active housing and centre development programme with a pipeline of more than 2,000 new homes across multiple sites (Nuenen West ~1,600, Park Luistruik ~200, Kloostertuin ~115, Parkstraat/Voirt-Boordseweg ~89, De Smidse ~86, plus Boschhoeve Fase 2 and Emmastraat senior housing). These projects are delivered through co-development agreements with private partners including Wooninc., Whoon Projectontwikkeling, ALDI Vastgoed, BPD, Van Santvoort Architecten, and Bouwbedrijf Van Gerven, and are governed by a spatial quality framework (Bouwgids, Omgevingsvisie, Vlekkenplan+). The technology stack consists of standard municipal digital infrastructure — a website CMS, embedded YouTube/Vimeo video, Leaflet maps, ReadSpeaker for accessibility, and SIManalytics for analytics — with no proprietary technology platform and no disclosed AI/ML capability.

Revenue is derived primarily from the Dutch Municipal Fund (Gemeentefonds), which redistributes central government funding to municipalities based on population and socioeconomic factors, supplemented by local taxes and levies (OZB property tax, waste collection fees, sewerage charges, and a tourist tax of EUR 2.40 per person per night administered by Belastingsamenwerking Oost-Brabant), permit and application fees (principle requests EUR 186.80 simple / EUR 594 complex, event permit exemptions EUR 24, lottery permits EUR 53.85), and parking revenue from the blue zone. The municipality participates in regional collaboration through Metropoolregio Eindhoven (21 municipalities), shares back-office functions via Dienst Dommelvallei with Son en Breugel and Geldrop-Mierlo, outsources environmental permits to Omgevingsdienst Zuidoost-Brabant, and delivers waste services through the Blink/SUEZ public-private partnership.

Name

Gemeente Nuenen

Legal name

Gemeente Nuenen

Website

https://nuenen.nl

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gemeente Nuenen is a Dutch public municipality serving approximately 24,000 residents across the villages of Nuenen, Gerwen, and Nederwetten, delivering statutory local services such as spatial planning, housing development, waste management, and social care within the Brainport Eindhoven region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government / Public Administration Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Land Administration & Cadastral Services (Public Land Records, Parcel Management) (BPAIANAH)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Building permit administration
• Urban planning and development
• Waste and environmental services
• Public administration and taxation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuenen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Municipal Fund (Gemeentefonds): Central government redistribution to municipalities based on population and socioeconomic factors, constituting the primary source of municipal funding.
2. Local Taxes and Levies: Property taxes (OZB), waste collection fees, sewerage charges, and other municipal levies charged to residents and property owners.
3. Tourist Tax (Toeristenbelasting): EUR 2.40 per person per overnight stay charged to guests staying in hotels, B&Bs, recreational homes, or campsites within the municipality. Administered by Belastingsamenwerking Oost-Brabant (BSOB).
4. Parking Revenue: Revenue from parking fees in the blue zone (blauwe zone) and parking permits in the town centre.
5. Permit and Application Fees: Fees collected for principle requests (eenvoudig EUR 186.80 / complex EUR 594), environmental permits, event permits, alcohol licences, camping exemptions, and other regulatory approvals. Fees set out in the municipal fees ordinance (legesverordening).
6. Waste Collection and Environmental Services Fees: Charges for waste collection services, administered in partnership with Blink (public-private waste management company).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gemeente Nuenen is a Dutch municipal government delivering statutory local public services to approximately 24,000 residents across Nuenen, Gerwen, and Nederwetten. Its core offerings include spatial planning and building/environmental permits (Omgevingsvergunning), waste collection and environmental management, property taxation (OZB), public safety and enforcement, social welfare and youth/elderly care, recreation and tourism (Dagstrand Enode), event permits, and housing development facilitation. Revenue is generated through national Municipal Fund allocations, local taxes, tourist tax, parking fees, and statutory permit fees administered by the BSOB tax partnership.

Product overview

Gemeente Nuenen operates as a municipal government providing public services through its website and physical municipal office. The municipality offers a diverse portfolio of services including building and construction guidance (Bouwgids), urban development projects (Centrumontwikkeling, Kloostertuin), permit services (Omgevingsvergunning, Vergunningen), and recreation facilities (Dagstrand Enode). The municipality is actively developing multiple housing projects including Nuenen West (~1,600 homes), Park Luistruik (~200 homes), Kloostertuin (~115 homes), and various smaller residential developments. Services are accessible through online platforms including DigiD and eHerkenning for secure citizen and business authentication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Omgevingsvergunning (Environmental Permit) Statutory environmental permit service for construction, renovation, and land-use activities, providing online application and tracking through the national Omgevingsloket platform for residents and businesses in Nuenen.
• Vergunningen (Comprehensive Permit Services) Comprehensive permit services including event permits, environmental permits, parking permits, tree felling permits, fire safety clearances, and alcohol licences for residents, businesses, and organisations in Nuenen.
• Evenement Organiseren (Event Organisation Service) Event organization service enabling residents and organisations to apply for event permits, small-event notifications, and related alcohol permissions for events held in Nuenen.
• Bouwgids Nuenen (Building Guide) A comprehensive building guide containing guidelines and requirements for new construction projects within Nuenen municipality, including area types, design principles, and process documentation for developers and homeowners.
• Centrumontwikkeling (Centre Development Programme) Urban development programme focused on revitalising the town centre of Nuenen, including redevelopment of areas such as Parkstraat/Voirt-Boordseweg and De Smidse for mixed residential and commercial use, governed by the Vlekkenplan+ framework.
• Kloostertuin Housing Development Green-heart residential development project in Nuenen comprising approximately 115 apartments including 38 social rental (Wooninc.), 39 affordable purchase, and 38 free-sector housing, with public park amenities.
• Nuenen West New Residential District New residential district under development by BPD Nuenen-West BV with approximately 1,600 homes designed in traditional Brabant village style with contemporary comfort, located in the Dommeldal.
• Recreatie en Toerisme (Recreation and Tourism Services) Recreation and tourism services including management of Dagstrand Enode beach area, camping exemptions, and tourist tax collection for visitors; the municipality has been the official manager of the day beach since 2021 and structurally since 2024.
• Dagstrand Enode (Enode Day Beach) Municipal recreation beach and swimming area offering free public access with swimming facilities from May to September, managed by Gemeente Nuenen since 2021.
• Tax Administration and Collection (Belastingen) Tax administration service covering property tax (OZB), waste collection fees, sewerage charges, and tourist tax (EUR 2.40 per person per overnight stay), administered by Belastingsamenwerking Oost-Brabant (BSOB) on behalf of the municipality.
• Waste Collection and Environmental Services Waste collection and environmental management services for residents and businesses, administered in partnership with Blink, a public-private partnership between nine municipalities and SUEZ Recycling & Recovery Netherlands.
• Tree Felling Permit Processing Statutory tree felling permit processing service for residents and businesses, with a decision within 8 weeks and a possible single 6-week extension by the municipality.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24,000+ inhabitants served across three villages and multiple hamlets
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wooninc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Housing corporation Wooninc. signed a cooperation agreement with Gemeente Nuenen on 11 February 2026 to acquire 38 social rental apartments (approximately 30% of the total 115 homes) in the Kloostertuin development. This partnership directly addresses the social housing shortage in Nuenen.
• Whoon ProjectontwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Whoon Projectontwikkeling and ALDI Vastgoed partnered to redevelop the Parkstraat-Voirt-Boordseweg area, adding approximately 89 apartments alongside relocated supermarkets. The municipality agreed to support the principle request and sign an intention agreement.
• ALDI VastgoedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025ALDI Vastgoed partnered with Whoon Projectontwikkeling on the centrum redevelopment (Parkstraat-Voirt-Boordseweg), which includes relocating ALDI to a new site, creating additional retail and approximately 89 apartments.
• Van Santvoort ArchitectenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan Santvoort Architecten submitted a principle request for a residential development at De Smidse: 86 apartments in a 3-storey building with pitched roof, integrated with the Kloostertuin park setting. The municipality is reviewing the proposal.
• Metropoolregio Eindhoven (MRE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaboration of 21 municipalities focused on realising the ambitions of Brainport Eindhoven. Gemeente Nuenen participates in this regional partnership covering economic development, spatial planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Omgevingsdienst Zuidoost Brabant (ODZOB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional environmental service organisation for 21 municipalities handling environmental permit issuance, supervision, and enforcement. ODZOB processes environmental permit applications on behalf of Gemeente Nuenen.
• Veiligheidsregio Brabant-Zuidoost (VRBZO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional safety authority responsible for fire prevention, disaster response, and crisis management across the Brabant-Zuidoost region.
• GGD Brabant ZuidoostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional public health service executing statutory healthcare tasks including infectious disease control, health inspections, and youth healthcare.
• Dienst DommelvalleiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared service organisation of Son en Breugel, Nuenen, and Geldrop-Mierlo providing joint services in HR, finance, IT, and documentary information management.
• WSD-GroepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment services partner helping people at a distance from the labour market find work, serving as a bridge between municipalities, employers, and job seekers.
• Blink (SUEZ partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique public-private partnership between nine municipalities (including Nuenen) and SUEZ Recycling & Recovery Netherlands for waste collection, resource management, cleaning, and maintenance of public spaces.
• BPD (Nuenen-West BV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBPD is developing the Nuenen West residential district (approximately 1,600 homes) under the brand Nuenen-West BV. The project follows the village character of Nuenen with diverse housing types.
• Bouwbedrijf Van GervenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal construction company completing Boschhoeve Phase 2 in Nuenen, transforming former office sites into apartments, providing a recognisable entrance to the village.
• Belastingsamenwerking Oost-Brabant (BSOB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTax administration partnership managing municipal taxes (property tax, waste collection, sewerage) and tourist tax on behalf of Gemeente Nuenen.
• Maatschap Nexit / Cornelis Huygens Profero / Jaco Wiegersma Makelaar VastgoedadviseurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture selected via tender in December 2021 to develop senior housing at Emmastraat. Scored best on price-quality ratio and is responsible for the design and delivery of senior apartments.
• Studio Scale and ANA ArchitectenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban planning firms commissioned by the municipality to develop the Nuenen Bouwgids (Building Guide), providing spatial quality guidelines for new residential developments.
• Adviescommissie Omgevingskwaliteit (incl. SRK, subcommissie Erfgoed, Dorpsbouwmeester)minorOthersIndependent advisory commission of experts in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, sustainability, and heritage. Subdivided into Subcommissie Ruimtelijke Kwaliteit (SRK), subcommissie Erfgoed, and Dorpsbouwmeester (Village Architect). Reviews all significant building and development plans in Nuenen.
• Heemkundekring De DrijehornickminorOthersLocal heritage society contributing to the municipality's heritage notes ('Bouwstenen voor de toekomst') and involved in the Erfgoedvereniging De Drijehornick Nuenen-Gerwen-Nederwetten.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gemeente Eindhoven: Largest municipality in the Brainport Eindhoven region (~235,000 residents) and the anchor of the MRE partnership. Provides a broader portfolio of municipal services and is the regional economic driver with which Nuenen coordinates on spatial planning.
• Gemeente Helmond: Large municipality (~92,000 residents) in the Brainport Eindhoven region, partner in MRE. Operates a broader municipal portfolio with deeper in-house capacity for environmental permits, social services, and large-scale urban development.

Direct peers

• Gemeente Son en Breugel: Direct neighbouring Dutch municipality of comparable small size (~17,000 residents) that shares the Dienst Dommelvallei shared-service organisation with Nuenen for HR, finance, IT, and document management. Operates the same statutory municipal service model with similar Brainport Eindhoven regional positioning.
• Gemeente Geldrop-Mierlo: Direct neighbouring municipality in the Brainport region, similarly sized (~40,000 residents), and the third partner in the Dienst Dommelvallei shared-service organisation. Faces the same regional housing pressure and shares the MRE and ODZOB partnerships.
• Gemeente Best: Small-to-medium municipality in the Brainport Eindhoven region (~30,000 residents) participating in MRE and ODZOB. Operates a comparable municipal service and infrastructure model, including housing development, environmental permits, and waste management.
• Gemeente Veldhoven: Medium-sized municipality (~45,000 residents) in the Brainport Eindhoven region, hosting ASML's headquarters. Comparable municipal service model with active housing development and shared participation in MRE and ODZOB.
• Gemeente Waalre: Small neighbouring municipality (~17,000 residents) in the Brainport Eindhoven region with similar village character and high-quality-of-life positioning. Operates the same statutory municipal service model and shares regional partnership structures.

Regional players

• Gemeente Meierijstad: Larger merged municipality (~80,000 residents) in North Brabant, formed in 2017 from Schijndel, Sint-Oelhort, and Veghel. Comparable in statutory municipal function and regional development activity but operates in a different sub-region of North Brabant.
• Gemeente Bernheze: Small-to-medium municipality in North Brabant (~30,000 residents) with similar village character and active housing development. Operates the same Dutch municipal governance model but is in a different regional collaboration area from Nuenen.

Others

• Omgevingsdienst Zuidoost-Brabant (ODZOB): Regional environmental service organisation that processes environmental permit applications on behalf of 21 municipalities including Nuenen. Functions as a shared-service partner and is directly comparable to how Nuenen delivers environmental administrative services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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