Streamlined Planning Permits & Admin for "Déclaration Préalable"
DP Specialist • Administrative Navigation • PLU Compliance
The French administrative system can be complex. We specialize in managing the Déclaration Préalable (DP), the essential permit for projects that do not require a full Building Permit. This includes extensions, window changes, swimming pools, and facade renovations.
Navigating French Administrative Complexity
The French planning system requires precise documentation and strict compliance with local regulations. We specialize in Déclaration Préalable (DP) procedures, handling all administrative aspects from initial documentation through approval. Our expertise ensures your project meets PLU (Plan Local d'Urbanisme) requirements and navigates heritage zone regulations when applicable. We take the complexity out of permits, allowing you to focus on your project.
Complete Documentation
We prepare all required forms, plans, and technical documents needed for your permit application.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensuring your project fully complies with local planning regulations and heritage requirements.
Expert Navigation
Years of experience navigating French administrative systems and working with local authorities.
Core Services
Dossier Management
We prepare all Cerfa forms, site plans (PCMI1), and graphic insertions. Our comprehensive dossier management ensures all required documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
PLU Compliance
We ensure your project respects the local Plan Local d'Urbanisme. Our expertise in local planning regulations guarantees your project meets all zoning requirements and restrictions.
Heritage Zones
Specialized experience with Architectes des Bâtiments de France (ABF). We navigate the complexities of protected heritage zones, ensuring your project respects historical context while meeting modern needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually for extensions up to 20m² (or 40m² in urban areas) and all exterior modifications. The Déclaration Préalable covers projects that don't require a full Building Permit, including small extensions, window changes, facade modifications, and swimming pools. Specific limits can vary by local PLU regulations.
The instruction period is typically 1 month, or 2 months in protected areas. Once submitted, the administration has one month to respond (two months in heritage zones or protected areas). If no response is received within this period, the project is considered approved by default (tacit approval).
For projects over the limit, we handle the conceptual design and partner with licensed architects to secure your PC. We manage the design phases (ESQ, APS, APD) and coordinate with our network of partner architectural firms who handle the Building Permit application and construction oversight phases.