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26/04/2008, 11:23 mickcooke Joined on 23/09/2006 Posts 11 Swimming pool planning rules Hi I'm looking into building a pool and understand there are some planning rules to adhere to. The one I'm interested is the minimum distance between the pool and your neighbours fence. My understanding is that the minimum is 3 metres. Can anybody confirm that or provide a link to a list of the rules? Also does anyone have experience of building with polystyrene blocks? Apparently you use reinforced concrete in to give them strength? Any info gratefully received Mick    Report

26/04/2008, 13:16 Poolguy Joined on 25/12/2004 Charante Maritime Posts 746 Re: Swimming pool planning rules Yes the rule (in general terms) is 3 meters from the boundary but there are some exceptions - this is France after all. If you are further than that from the boundary then you will not go far wrong. Polystyrene block construction is a good method, particulary for DIY, there are some do's and don'ts but most of it is common sence and will provide a solid structure for a liner. No particular advantage over a panel pool though, as strength in the side walls (structure) is not a tremendous issue so long as the backfilling hase been done properly and with the correct material.  Mak sure that you get the treated blocks so that you don't build a nice home for rodents to nest in you pool strucure. I you want some more detailed help then PM me you details and I will be happy to get back to you. Andrew www.Poolguy.fr    Report

26/04/2008, 17:11 mickcooke Joined on 23/09/2006 Posts 11 Re: Swimming pool planning rules Andrew Hi. Well I am not much further than three metres away ie 3.20 so what are the exceptions? Also how do you know if your blocks are treated, and treated with what? Mick     Report

26/04/2008, 17:55 Chezstevens Joined on 26/03/2006 79 Near Chef Boutonne Posts 318 Re: Swimming pool planning rules The treated blocks are normally a darker colour and look less granular, with a smoother surface.  I believe the nesting material that Poolguy refers to is the polystirene blocks that are very easily damaged. After jet noise, a horizontal twin is the sound of freedom    Report

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