Procedure for Intention to Revoke Permit in Tilburg

Procedure for Intention to Revoke in Tilburg

The procedure for intention to revoke is a mandatory step in which the Municipality of Tilburg, as the competent authority, informs the permit holder of the possible revocation of a permit. This gives residents and businesses in Tilburg the opportunity to submit views before a final decision is made. This phase ensures a transparent process and prevents unexpected revocations, in line with the principles of good administration in our region.

What does the procedure in Tilburg involve?

Under administrative law, the Municipality of Tilburg prepares an intention before making a revocation decision. This is sent in writing to the permit holder and relevant parties in Tilburg. You normally have four weeks to submit views with arguments, such as recent improvements or incorrect information. This protects your right to be heard (Article 5:20(1) Awb) and builds on our article about permit revocation.

Legal basis

The rules are set out in the General Administrative Law Act (Awb):

• Article 3:2 Awb: Principles of careful and reasoned administration.
• Articles 4:1 to 4:11 Awb: Preliminary procedure with opportunity to submit views.
• Article 5:20 Awb: Revocation requires consent or public interest after views.

These safeguards ensure proportionality. See the General Guidelines on Permit Revocation from the Council of State for relevant case law, applicable at the District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant in Breda.

Steps in the procedure with the Municipality of Tilburg

The process unfolds as follows:

1. Internal establishment of intention: Municipality of Tilburg decides on revocation, e.g., for environmental violations in the city.
2. Notification: Letter with reasons, facts, and access to the file. Views period: at least 1 week, usually 4 weeks.
3. Submit views: In writing or orally to the municipality; support with evidence such as measurements.
4. Assessment: Municipality of Tilburg considers your response in the final decision.
5. Final decision: Published; objection within 6 weeks (Article 6:3 Awb), followed by appeal to the District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant (Breda) if needed.

Example in Tilburg: You run a snack bar on Heuvelstraat with an environmental permit. Municipality of Tilburg announces revocation due to noise complaints. With views and an insulation report showing improvements, revocation is avoided or replaced by an administrative fine.

Comparison with regular application in Tilburg

Rights and obligations in Tilburg

Rights:

• Full reasoning and access to the file (Article 3:2 Awb).
• Extension of deadline on request.
• Oral explanation possible.

Obligations: