percelen

Percelen is the plural form of perceel, a unit of land used in land administration and property law to describe a defined tract with fixed boundaries. In Dutch-speaking jurisdictions, a perceel is registered in a cadastral or land registry system and identified by a unique parcel number. The concept is central to property ownership and land taxation.

A perceel record typically includes its measured area, precise boundaries, a legal description, and the current owner. Additional data may cover land use, zoning, rights and restrictions (such as easements), and any mortgages or liens. Boundaries are represented in cadastral maps using geodetic coordinates and are legally enforceable by the registry.

Changes to perceels—subdivision, merging, or changes in use—are governed by planning and registration procedures, and may require approvals from local authorities. Percelen are used in property transactions, taxation assessments, and urban or rural planning, and they underpin geographic information systems that support planning, environment, and infrastructure management.

Across regions, terms and formal requirements vary, but the underlying idea is the same: a perceel is a legally defined piece of land whose boundaries and ownership are recorded for identification, management, and transfer.