CBS Bouwvergunningen

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) provides the most authoritative and comprehensive data on building permits and new construction in the Netherlands. Accessible via the StatLine OData API, this dataset tracks the complete pipeline of Dutch residential and commercial construction.

Users can retrieve monthly and quarterly figures on the number of building permits issued, estimated construction costs, and expected construction times. A unique and highly valuable feature of this dataset is its tracking of 'cancelled' (afgeblazen) projects, which serves as a crucial leading indicator for developer sentiment and the impact of interest rates on project feasibility.

The data reveals the total construction 'pipeline' — homes permitted but not yet completed — which stood at 226,500 units in Q1 2026. This data is essential for material suppliers, real estate developers, and policymakers monitoring the government's target to build 900,000 new homes by 2030.