Verwaltungsvorschriften

Verwaltungsvorhaben is a term used in German administrative context to describe an administrative project, measure, or plan that a public authority contemplates, processes, or intends to pursue. It denotes the phase in which authorities outline their objectives, assess options, and decide whether to initiate formal procedures or decisions.

In practice, a Verwaltungsvorhaben can encompass a range of activities, including policy initiatives, regulatory changes, urban development projects, infrastructure investments, or budgetary commitments. It is not itself a binding decision like a Verwaltungsakt, but a precursor or planning step that may lead to formal action. Depending on the scope and legal framework, the Vorhaben phase can trigger procedural requirements such as public consultation, environmental impact assessment, or statutory timelines once a concrete decision is prepared.

The concept serves to describe planning and decision-making processes within public administration. Its exact legal status varies by jurisdiction and context, with some uses treating it as an internal planning step and others as a publicly communicated proposal that may have legal or fiscal effects. The term appears in administrative documents, court decisions, and policy papers to indicate the starting point of a potential administrative project and the considerations guiding later steps in the process. See also related terms such as Verwaltungsverfahren (administrative procedure) and Verwaltungsakt (administrative decision) to distinguish planning from formal acts.