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We highlight fun and serious ways the local mairie keeps your French community running smoothly

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We follow how a car port project went from planning permission refusal to beautifully finished labour of love

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Do I need planning permission to build a horse shelter in France?

Land issues are sensitive in rural France so it is important to know the rules if you want to keep horses and build a shelter or riding arena - there are tax implications too

French silence now means ‘non’, not ‘oui'

The principle of tacit planning acceptance from authorities has been overturned in the case of mountain pasture chalets or summer buildings. Four months of silence now indicates refusal rather than approval.

Make sense of... Bâtiments de France

If you live in a listed building or in an historic area, any significant changes you wish to make to your home may need authorisation from the Architectes des Bâtiments de France

Starting work with building permit

We were told our permis de construire application for a workshop should be approved without problem. Can you tell us when we will be able to start work on the project? J.C.

Permis de construire

12 things you can do at your mairie in France apart from get married

Meet the British couple growing ‘microgreens’ for French chefs

DIY car port adds beauty to retired builder’s French home

Do I need planning permission to build a horse shelter in France?

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