beoordelingsbesluit

Beoordelingsbesluit is a term used in Dutch administrative law for a formal decision by a public authority that conveys the outcome of the assessment of an application or request. It states whether the request is granted, denied, or granted in part, and may include conditions or requirements tied to the decision.

The concept is applied in various procedures, such as applications for permits, subsidies, licenses, exemptions, recognitions, or other regulatory decisions. The beoordelingsbesluit focuses on the merits of the application after the information and documents have been reviewed against applicable rules, policies, and criteria.

The decision is governed by the Algemene wet bestuursrecht (Awb) in the Netherlands, and must be properly motivated, specify the legal basis, and inform the applicant of their rights. The decision typically includes the identity of the parties, a description of the application, the assessment criteria, the grounds for the outcome, any conditions attached to the grant, and the term or validity of the decision. It also states how and within what period an objection (bezwaar) or appeal (beroep) can be lodged, and where to file such procedures.

Contents and form may vary by context but generally aim for transparency and accountability. The beoordelingsbesluit serves as the factual and legal basis for any subsequent implementation measures by the authority. If the decision is unfavorable, the applicant can usually challenge it through the prescribed objection or court procedures; if favorable, the authority may proceed with granting the permit, subsidy, or entitlement and set in motion any required further steps.