Revocation of Permits in Rijswijk: Sectoral Rules and Exceptions
In Rijswijk, special laws deviate from the Awb for revocation decisions, particularly for environmental, construction, and catering permits. The Environment and Planning Act (Ow) centralises this in article 5.13, with stricter requirements for hearing and balancing of interests. The municipality of Rijswijk applies this in its local regulations, such as the Rijswijk Environment Ordinance 2024.
Specific Sectors in Rijswijk
In the construction sector (article 5.1 Wabo/Ow) in Rijswijk, revocation applies in cases of abuse, for example with illegal extensions in neighbourhoods such as Innen or Oud-Rijswijk. For environmental permits (Chapter 10 Ow), the public interest takes precedence, such as at industrial estates along the A4. Exceptions:
- No revocation if a third-party interested party reasonably relied on continuation (principle of legitimate expectations), for example with long-term terrace operation in the city centre
- Statutes of limitations in sectoral laws, specifically for Rijswijk APV rules
- Transitional provisions upon legislative changes, such as the transition to the Environment and Planning Act for existing permits in Rijswijk
Practical Tips for Rijswijk
Always check the Rijswijk Environment Ordinance alongside the Awb and consult the municipality's Building & Housing Counter. In case of revocation due to non-compliance: negotiate enforcement periods via the Rijswijk enforcement policy guideline. This article highlights nuances for entrepreneurs in Rijswijk regulated sectors, such as catering on Herenstraat. (248 words)