Interim Relief against Withdrawal Decision in Utrecht: Urgent Protection
In Utrecht, where the municipality takes strict action against violations such as illegal hospitality or building permits, you can apply for interim relief at the administrative judge against a withdrawal decision that immediately paralyses your business. This is an expedited procedure under article 8:81 Awb, by which the decision can be temporarily suspended until the final judgment. Crucial for Utrecht residents with urgent interest, such as imminent closure of a café on the Oudegracht or cessation of work in the Merwedekanaalzone.
When to Apply in Utrecht?
After submission of an objection to the municipality of Utrecht, interim relief is possible. Make it plausible that:
- Delay causes disproportionate disadvantage, such as loss of turnover in the vibrant city centre
- The withdrawal decision is substantively hopeless, for example due to incorrect facts about a Utrecht location
- There is an acute urgent interest, such as imminent bankruptcies among local entrepreneurs
Procedure and Costs in Utrecht
The interim relief judge of the District Court of Midden-Nederland (Utrecht location) decides expeditiously, often within 2-4 weeks. Submit your request via the digital portal or by post to the registry in Utrecht. The court fee amounts to € 182 (2023 rate, possibly indexed). If successful, the judge suspends the decision, ideal for ongoing projects in polder areas around Utrecht. However, this does not replace the objection procedure at the Council of State or appeal at the district court. If you lose, you risk the municipality's procedural costs. Strengthen your application with local evidence, such as correspondence with the Utrecht Permits and Enforcement department, for maximum chance of success. Consult a Utrecht administrative law lawyer for tailored advice. (312 words)