French Planning System

Welcome to our comprehensive Guide to the French Planning System, your indispensable on-line resource to the land planning system in France.

In the guide we review the national and local plan framework in France, together with detailed information on seeking planning permission in France.

We provide information on the French planning appeal procedure, the planning notices required, and the French planning taxes that are payable.

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1. Introduction to Land Planning System in France

2. National Planning Framework

3. Local Plans

4. Planning Advice Certificates

5. Do I Need Planning Permission?

6. Making a Planning Application

7. Planning Appeals

8. Works Declaration

9. Demolition Permit

10. Starting on Site

11. Completion Notice

12. Planning Taxes in France