What can you build in Ameland?
Ameland (Friesland) has 3,839 inhabitants and 1,891 homes. There are 112 national monuments and there are 3 protected townscapes. 30% of the buildings were built before 1970.
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At a glance
| Province | Friesland |
|---|---|
| Inhabitants | 3,839 |
| Homes | 1,891, of which 13 newly built in the last year |
| Type of home | 79% single-family house (of which 46% detached), 21% flat |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67% |
| Average WOZ value (municipal valuation) | €346,000 |
| National monuments | 112 |
| Protected townscapes and village views | 3 |
| Buildings from before 1970 | 1,417 of 4,734 (30%) |
Is my house in Ameland a monument?
Ameland has 112 national monuments in the monuments register. That puts Ameland in place 9 of the 18 municipalities in Friesland. What that means.
Is my house in Ameland in a protected townscape or village view?
Ameland has 3 protected townscapes or village views (beschermde stads- en dorpsgezichten) designated by the national government: Ballum, Hollum and Nes.
Does Ameland have many old buildings at risk of foundation problems?
30% of the 4,734 buildings in Ameland were built before 1970 (1,417 buildings). Across the province of Friesland it is 38%; Ameland is in place 18 of 18. Assessing the risk.
Is there a Natura 2000 area in Ameland?
Yes, 3 areas: Duinen Ameland, Noordzeekustzone and Waddenzee.
What is the average WOZ value in Ameland?
The average WOZ value (the municipal property valuation) of a home in Ameland was €346,000 (CBS). In the province of Friesland: €290,000 (weighted by the number of homes). 67% of the homes are owner-occupied (province: 62%).
Which environment plan applies to your plot?
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Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2024 (85984NED), CC BY 4.0; Cultural Heritage Agency (RCE), via PDOK; Natura 2000, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), via PDOK; Indicative areas needing attention for foundation problems (Indicatieve aandachtsgebieden funderingsproblematiek), KCAF/RVO, via PDOK. Retrieved on 21 October 2026.
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