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Installation or construction of a private swimming pool
Verified 13 January 2020 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
You can incorporate a swimming pool in your garden subject to respecting the rules of half-board. Beyond a certain area and depending on the characteristics of the pool (above ground or not, construction of a pool with its shelter, construction of a shelter on an existing pool), authorizations may be required.
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Swimming pool (with or without shelter)
Depending on the size of your pool, an authorization may be required.
The addition of a swimming pool may result in higher local taxes..
Pool up to 10 m²
It is not necessary to request an authorization (prior declaration), unless the swimming pool is located in a protected area (perimeter of a heritage site, near a historical monument, saved sector, classified or pending site).
FYI
local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
You must equip your swimming pool with safety devices to prevent the risk of drowning.
The construction of the swimming pool may result in higher local taxes..
Pool of more than 10 m² and up to 100 m²
One prior declaration is required.
FYI
local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
You must equip your swimming pool with safety devices to prevent the risk of drowning.
The construction of the swimming pool may result in higher local taxes..
Pool of more than 100 m²
One building permit is required.
FYI
local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
You must equip your swimming pool with safety devices to prevent the risk of drowning.
The construction of the swimming pool may result in higher local taxes..
Depending on the size of your pool, an authorization may be required.
The addition of a swimming pool may result in higher local taxes..
Pool up to 10 m²
It is not necessary to request an authorization (prior declaration), unless the swimming pool is located in a protected area (perimeter of a heritage site, near a historical monument, saved sector, classified or pending site).
FYI
local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
You must equip your swimming pool with safety devices to prevent the risk of drowning.
The construction of the swimming pool may result in higher local taxes..
Pool of more than 10 m² and up to 100 m²
Depending on the height of the shelter, an authorization may be required.
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Sheltered up to 1.80 m high
One prior declaration is required.
FYI
local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
You must equip your swimming pool with safety devices to prevent the risk of drowning.
The construction of the swimming pool may result in higher local taxes..
Shelter over 1.80 m high
One building permit is required.
FYI
local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
You must equip your swimming pool with safety devices to prevent the risk of drowning.
The construction of the swimming pool may result in higher local taxes, check with tax services.
Pool of more than 100 m²
One building permit is required.
FYI
local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
You must equip your swimming pool with safety devices to prevent the risk of drowning.
The construction of the swimming pool may result in higher local taxes..
Depending on the height of the shelter you wish to build, an authorization may be required.
The addition of a shelter may result in higher local taxes..
Sheltered up to 1.80 m high
It is not necessary to request an authorization (prior declaration), unless the swimming pool is located in a protected area (perimeter of a heritage site, near a historical monument, saved sector, classified or pending site).
FYI
local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
The shelter must respect safety standards..
The construction of the shelter may result in higher local taxes..
Shelter over 1.80 m high
One prior declaration is required.
FYI
local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
The shelter must respect safety standards..
The construction of the shelter may result in higher local taxes..
Above ground pool
Depending on whether your above ground pool (for example, inflating or kit) is installed more or less than 3 months per year (more or less 15 days per year if you are in a protected area), an authorization may be required.
It is not necessary to request an authorization (prior declaration), unless the swimming pool is located in a protected area (perimeter of a heritage site, near a historical monument, saved sector, classified or pending site).
However, local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
Pool up to 10 m²
It is not necessary to request an authorization (prior declaration), unless the swimming pool is located in a protected area (perimeter of a heritage site, near a historical monument, saved sector, classified or pending site).
However, local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
Pool of more than 10 m² and up to 100 m²
One prior declaration is required.
However, local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
Pool of more than 100 m²
One building permit is required.
However, local planning rules (local planning plan [PLU] or communal map) may impose specific restrictions. Remember to consult the planning department of your town hall.
- Planning Code: Articles R*421-2 to R*421-8-2New construction exempted from authorization
- Planning Code: Articles R421-9 to R*421-12New buildings subject to prior declaration
- Planning Code: Article R421-1New buildings subject to building permits
- Ministerial response of 24 September 2013 on planning permission for the installation of an above-ground swimming poolOutdoor swimming pools (more than 3 months)
FAQ
- Safety device for private pools Service-Public.fr