Garden wall

[Angie]

Does anyone know if I need planning permission to build a wall around part of my rear garden (to about 6 feet high)?  It will not be bordering anyone else's property.  Many thanks

[P-D de Rouffignac]

You need to complete a form of 'déclaration de travaux' obtainable from your Mairie before starting work, and allow up to one month for a reply. It is advisable to consult their planning department first and taking their advice, before starting any work, ordering materials etc. You might also need to verify your precise boundary limits using a 'géometre' as any piece of (adjoining) property belongs to someone, and will figure on the 'plan cadastrale'.

Hope this helps.  

P-D de R

[Danny]

The declaration de travaux has now been replaced by the "Déclaration préalable"

http://www.nouveaupermisdeconstruire.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2_Formulaire_de_declaration_prealable_cle2a6e37-1.pdf

but in any case there is no need to seek any permission for a wall in your own garden under 2 m height.

If it is a boundary wall or fence, you need to fill in a declararion prealable only in zones where it is required! who made that one up?

If in doubt, ask at the Mairie.

Danny

[P-D de Rouffignac]

Just to further clarify/

1. Full term = 'déclaration préalable de travaux'. Form available.

2. In a commune where there is a PLU ('plan local d'urbanisme') building a wall must be declared and may be subject to objections or restrictions (height, materials etc)

3. Always wise to consult the Maririe and/or DDE first, and check boundaries.

Regards, P-D de R.

[Angie]

Thanks to everyone for your helpful replies.  Boundaries are not an issue as we own a lot of land around us, but will complete the appropriate forms and approach the Mairie prior to doing any work just to be on the safe side.  All the best