<p>Planning rules can make or break a French renovation. So, in this episode, we unpack how <strong>planning permits in France actually work</strong>, why the mairie should always be your first stop - and what can go wrong if it isn’t!</p><p>If you’re renovating (or thinking about buying) property in France, this episode will help you avoid expensive mistakes, delays and legal headaches. </p><p>We’ve also pulled the key concepts, definitions and resources together in written form on our website, so you can revisit the details whenever you need to.</p><p><strong>*** </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.frenchrenodiaries.com"><strong>www.frenchrenodiaries.com</strong></a><strong> ***</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned in the episode</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/N319"><strong>Service-Public</strong></a> – Official French government guidance on planning and permits</li><li><strong>Local mairie</strong> – First point of contact for planning rules and applications</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.collectivites-locales.gouv.fr/animer-les-territoires/environnement-et-urbanisme/les-regles-durbanisme/les-documents-durbanisme-et-les-regles-generales-durbanisme/les-plans-locaux-durbanisme"><strong>PLU (Plan Local d’Urbanisme)</strong></a> – Local planning framework for each commune</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.geoportail-urbanisme.gouv.fr/map/#tile=1&amp;lon=2.424722&amp;lat=46.76305599999998&amp;zoom=6"><strong>Géoportail</strong></a> – National mapping tool showing zoning, flood risk and boundaries</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Mini glossary: French planning terms</strong></p><ul><li><strong>PLU (Plan Local d’Urbanisme)</strong> – Local planning rules set by the commune</li><li><strong>Déclaration Préalable (DP)</strong> – Simplified planning permission for certain works</li><li><strong>Permis de Construire</strong> – Full planning permission for larger projects</li><li><strong>Certificat d’Urbanisme (CU)</strong> – Document confirming development rights</li><li><strong>Bâtiments de France (ABF)</strong> – Authority overseeing protected and historic areas</li><li><strong>Affichage de permis</strong> – Mandatory on-site display of planning approval</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connect:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/frenchrenodiaries">Facebook</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/frenchrenodiaries">Instagram</a></p><p>Subscribe to the newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.frenchrenodiaries.com">www.frenchrenodiaries.com</a> </p><p>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Find out more about us and our French reno businesses:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.renovation-maison-bretagne.fr/">Maison Bretagne</a> (Rosie Ellis)</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://srcharpenterie.fr/">S.R. Charpenterie</a> (Sue Peake-Russell)</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paulwilkinselectricien.com/">Paul Wilkins Electricien</a> (Micala Wilkins)</p><p></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><ul><li>Produced &amp; mixed by: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-wright-1b740710a/">Katy Wright</a></li><li>Music: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/ru/users/grand_project-19033897/">Grand Project</a></li></ul>