Plan capacity is the total stock of housing plans within a province, consisting of solid plans with a concrete plan status and soft plans that are still in preparation. It provides a realistic view of how many homes can be built in the coming years and how these plans are spatially distributed. For provinces, plan capacity is the foundation for regional steering, as it provides insight into future production and the risks within the plan inventory.

Provinces assess plan capacity to determine if there are enough projects to meet regional housing needs. They consider numbers, the ratio between solid and soft plans, phasing, and distribution across municipalities. A balanced plan inventory prevents housing construction from slowing down or coming to a halt. When certain areas lag behind or when many plans remain in an early stage, provinces can adjust in time and offer targeted support.

By periodically monitoring plan capacity, trends such as a declining inventory, project delays, or reliance on a few large locations become visible. These insights help keep regional agreements realistic and determine where extra efforts are needed, for example in planning, permitting, or collaboration with market parties. This way, plan capacity directly contributes to a more stable and predictable housing production.

Clappform supports provinces by making plan capacity uniformly, currently, and fully insightful. The platform collects data directly from municipalities based on national definitions, ensuring the data is always comparable. Interactive maps and dashboards show at a glance where the inventory is growing, under pressure, or contains risks. This makes discussions with municipalities and partners more factual and helps in making executable regional agreements.

By structurally monitoring plan capacity with Clappform, provinces have a solid foundation for Data-driven steering. They can more quickly detect emerging bottlenecks, better respond to future shortages, and contribute specifically to a predictable and future-proof housing production. Thus, plan capacity becomes a strategic instrument that allows provinces to optimally fulfil their leadership role.