Changing a window to door(s)

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Changing a window to door(s)

FairyNuff 21/05/2008, 19:15

We have some friends who wish to enlarge an existing window to make French windows. They asked us if they need to apply for full planning permission, just make a "declaration de travaux", or just go ahead and do it. The proposed works are at the back of the house and don't overlook anyone. They live in the middle of nowhere, with just one neighbour about 100 metres away. We don't know, but I'm sure the helpful folks here will.

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Re: Changing a window to door(s)

cooperlola 21/05/2008, 19:19
As ever I think the answer is "talk to your Mairie". But in this case, I'm fairly sure you have to to have permission (as friends of mine did a similar thing recently).

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Re: Changing a window to door(s)

Clair 21/05/2008, 19:29
Your friends are increasing the size of an existing opening and require a permis according to this notice (section 2.2.1)
http://www.urbanisme.equipement.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/1_La_notice_explicative_cle031692.pdf

"2.2. Autres travaux et changements de destinations sur construction existante
1) cas général
La modification du volume du bâtiment et percement ou agrandissement d’une ouverture sur un mur extérieur (R.421-14 c) - Permis"

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Re: Changing a window to door(s)

FairyNuff 21/05/2008, 19:36

Thank you, we'll see the "patronne" tomorrow morning and pass it on. I think permission should be almost a formality, they aren't near anything the that Batiments de France people need to be involved.

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