Buying Property in La Charente?
Planning to
install your swimming pool or
build your extension?
Then, Plan, Plan, Plan!
Whether you are an up and coming British Expat
planning to leave the UK for France, build your dream house in France or buy a
holiday home in France, then don’t forget to plan.
Although many properties in France’s La Charente
appear to offer a vast amount of land to build your dream whether that swimming
pool to attract your holiday guests, an extension for Cordon cuisine courses or
a simple patio to enjoy the daily Charentaise sunshine, French planning
restrictions may turn your dream into
a nightmare if you fail to follow French rules.
Indeed, don’t take it for granted that, because your voisin, neighbour,
has built a garage without permission, you may do the same. Your voisin
could receive a fine and/or be asked to demolish the structure no matter how
professionally built with quality materials the build may be.
Is obtaining
planning a difficult process?
Obtaining planning may not be a difficult process,
although it may be challenging if you do not speak adequate French.
First approach your commune’s Marie. If
possible, contact the Marie’s Secretary who will possibly give you a copy of
the ‘Extrait du Plan Cadastral’ together with the necessary papers to start
your planning process.
Once you have download your application form, then
complete the form:
Add your Plot Number
The plot number should be your property’s official
purchase papers. Alternatively, the Marie’s Secretary should be able to
let you have a note of your plot number.
Photographs
Take photographs of the surrounding location to your
proposed build and its actual location. These photographs may consist of
other buildings, roads and agricultural land. You will need 2 to 3 colour
copies of the photographs, although check with your Marie’s Secretary as more
copies may be required.
Location Plan
Draw a location plan – a scale of 1:1250 to fit on
to a piece of A3 paper may be acceptable. The location plan should
outline roads, nearby and attached buildings. Also, show the direction of
‘North’ on your location plan.
Block Plan
‘The Block Plan’ is sometimes referred to as the
‘Site Plan’ which is a more detailed location plan. Draw your Block Plan
in a scale 1:200 – 1:500 showing the direction of ‘North’, boundaries together
with dimensions, any trees on the site as well as nearby and attached buildings
as well as roads adjoining the site. Highlight on the plan your proposed
build project together with dimensions.
Floor Plans and Elevations
Draw your proposed build’s floor plans and elevations
in a scale of 1:100. If detailing is required to show a specific item,
then a scale 1:1 to 1:100 may be needed.
Elevations
Proposed North, South, East and West Elevations may
be necessary detailing the proposed materials to be used together with dimensions.Once
you have completed your Application, then do not forget to take a copy of the
paperwork together with coloured photographs and drawings for your records.
Once you have submitted your completed application
to the Marie’s Secretary or office, you will be provided with a stamped receipt
with an allocated planning number for your submission.If you are working to a
limited budget, then you may wish to carry out your planning proposal
drawings.
Call us at +33 (0)5 45 82 55 93
Address:- GA
PDM, 9 Chenes, La Bedie, 16370 Breville France
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