“Obviously I had in mind faster action,” says Mayor Frits Naafs of the municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug. “But these kinds of decisions are not taken lightly and undeniably have far-reaching consequences. Nevertheless, I am and remain of the opinion that this measure is strictly necessary and proportionate, partly in view of the seriousness of the situation. I am therefore pleased that my decision has been extensively reviewed. has been passed by a provisional preliminary relief judge and the objections committee and has stood.”