Buyout scheme outlined for homes near planned high-voltage line
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Homeowners whose properties are within 100 metres of a planned high-voltage line in northern North Holland are expected to receive an offer from network operator TenneT. They can either sell their home at market value or remain there; participation is voluntary. An independent valuer will assess a home without taking the future line into account. If TenneT later resells the property, the line will be included in the valuation, which could result in a lower asking price. Tenants who move may qualify for a relocation allowance, while no equivalent arrangement applies to business premises. In exceptional cases, a house could be demolished, although TenneT says this has never happened in practice.
The preferred route runs from Assendelft through Stompetoren, Oterleek and Hensbroek to Middenmeer, and is expected to be formally established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate in the first half of 2027. The number of affected homes will then become clear; dozens of homeowners are expected to qualify. Residents near two planned substations, at Agriport in Middenmeer and in the Assendelverpolder near Assendelft, are not expected to receive a buyout offer, though they may be eligible for compensation if their property's value falls. The available budget for compensating residents and landowners has not been specified.