Perceel

Perceel is a Dutch term for a defined piece of land with clearly demarcated boundaries. In cadastral usage, a perceel is the smallest legally recognized unit of land and is identified by a unique cadastral number and recorded in the national land registry. Perceels vary in size and can include building plots, agricultural fields, or undeveloped land. The boundaries of a perceel are shown on official cadastral maps and are enforceable in property transactions and planning.

Ownership and rights attached to a perceel are part of the title and may include ownership, mortgages, easements, or other restrictions. When a perceel is bought or sold, the transaction is recorded in the land registry and, in many jurisdictions, requires a notarial deed. The term is also used in taxation and zoning contexts, with the perceel’s area reported in square meters or hectares.

In everyday language, perceel often refers to a plot intended for development or use, such as a building plot, farm plot, or garden plot. While the concept is similar across Dutch-speaking countries, precise definitions and procedures for registering, subdividing, or merging perceels depend on national and local law and on the status recorded in the cadastre and property deeds.