What city planning authorization should be given to build a veranda?

Verified 11 April 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

To build a veranda, you must file a preliminary declaration of works (DP) or an application for a building permit (PC) in the town hall. The authorization to be deposited depends on the location of the land (in the urban area of a MORE: titleContent or not, in protected area or not) and the surface of your veranda. We're presenting the regulations.

In any case, you should consult the PLU of your municipality which may provide rules on building materials and the installation of the veranda in relation to neighboring properties. To find out about these rules, you must contact the city planning department of your city hall.

Who shall I contact

If the PLU does not provide for special rules, you must build your veranda either at the edge of your property or at least 3 meters from it.

In addition, if the veranda brings a view to your neighbor's house, you must also respect distance rules in relation to the limits of his property.

One DP or a PC is necessary depending on whether your veranda is located in an urban area of a MORE: titleContent or outside. You can get that information from your city hall.

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In an urban area of a PLU

The type of city planning authorization depends on the surface of your project:

Veranda up to 40 m²

A veranda changes the exterior appearance and increases the surface area of your construction.

It shall be subject to DP when sound ground right-of-way or its floor area are less than or equal to 40 m².

It shall be subject to PC beyond 20 m² of floor area if the surface creation leads to overtaking 150 m² floor area. In this case, the use of an architect is obligatory.

Depending on whether your project is located in Paris or in another municipality, the application must be submitted:

  • By dematerialized means according to the provisions adopted by the municipality (consult the website of the municipality or inquire on the spot)
  • By letter RAR: titleContent
  • In person against receipt signed by the city hall.
Who shall I contact
Prior declaration of works
General case

You must complete and submit your RFP file by paperless means according to the arrangements made by your municipality or on a paper form.

Inquire on the website of the city hall or on site.

Who shall I contact
On the Internet

You can complete and submit your PNR application file on the Internet:

Assistance for your planning authorization request

Form

You can complete your RFP application using a form:

Prior declaration of construction and works not subject to a building permit

In Paris

You must submit your file to the Office Accueil et service à l'user (Basu: titleContent) by dematerialized means only:

Office Accueil et Service à l'User (Basu) de Paris: one-stop-shop

Building permits
General case

You must complete and send your PC file by paperless means according to the arrangements made by your municipality or on a paper form.

Inquire on the website of the city hall or on site.

Who shall I contact
On the Internet

You can complete and submit your PC application file on the Internet:

Assistance for your planning authorization request

Form

The PC form varies depending on whether the project is a detached house or another type of building:

Detached house
Other type of building
In Paris

You must submit your file to the Office Accueil et service à l'user (Basu: titleContent) by dematerialized means only:

Office Accueil et Service à l'User (Basu) de Paris: one-stop-shop

Veranda of more than 40 m²

A veranda changes the exterior appearance and increases the surface area of your construction.

It shall be subject to PC when sound ground right-of-way or its floor area is more than 40 m².

The use of an architect is obligatory if the extension brings the total floor area of the building after work to more than 150 m² floor area.

Depending on whether the project is located in Paris or in another municipality, the application must be submitted:

  • By dematerialized means according to the provisions adopted by the municipality (consult the website of the municipality or inquire on the spot)
  • By letter RAR: titleContent
  • In person against receipt signed by the city hall.
Who shall I contact
General case

You must complete and send your PC file by paperless means according to the arrangements made by your municipality or on a paper form.

Inquire on the website of the city hall or on site.

Who shall I contact
On the Internet

You can complete and submit your PC file on the Internet:

Assistance for your planning authorization request

Form

The PC form varies depending on whether the project is a detached house or another type of building:

Detached house
Other type of building
In Paris

You must submit your file to the Office Accueil et service à l'user (Basu: titleContent) by dematerialized means only:

Office Accueil et Service à l'User (Basu) de Paris: one-stop-shop

Outside an urban area of a PLU

The type of city planning authorization depends on the surface of your project:

Veranda up to 20 m²

A veranda changes the exterior appearance and increases the surface area of your construction.

It shall be subject to DP when sound ground right-of-way or its floor area is greater than or equal to 20 m².

Depending on whether your project is located in Paris or in another municipality, the application must be submitted:

  • By dematerialized means according to the provisions adopted by the municipality (consult the website of the municipality or inquire on the spot)
  • By letter RAR: titleContent
  • In person against receipt signed by the city hall.
Who shall I contact
General case

You must complete and submit your RFP file by paperless means according to the arrangements made by your municipality or on a paper form.

Inquire on the website of the city hall or on site.

Who shall I contact
On the Internet

You can complete and submit your PNR application file on the Internet:

Assistance for your planning authorization request

Form

You can complete your RFP application using a form:

Prior declaration of construction and works not subject to a building permit

In Paris

You must submit your file to the Office Accueil et service à l'user (Basu: titleContent) by dematerialized means only:

Office Accueil et Service à l'User (Basu) de Paris: one-stop-shop

Veranda of more than 20 m²

A veranda changes the exterior appearance and increases the surface area of your construction.

It shall be subject to PC when sound ground right-of-way or its floor area is more than 20 m².

If the veranda brings the total floor area of the building to more than 150 m² after the work, the use of an architect is obligatory to deposit the PC.

Depending on whether the project is located in Paris or in another municipality, the application must be submitted:

  • By dematerialized means according to the provisions adopted by the municipality (consult the website of the municipality or inquire on the spot)
  • By letter RAR: titleContent
  • In person against receipt signed by the city hall.
Who shall I contact
General case

You must complete and send your PC file by paperless means according to the arrangements made by your municipality or on a paper form.

Inquire on the website of the city hall or on site.

Who shall I contact
On the Internet

You can complete and submit your PC file on the Internet:

Assistance for your planning authorization request

Form

The PC form varies depending on whether the project is a detached house or another type of building:

Detached house
Other type of building
In Paris

You must submit your file to the Office Accueil et service à l'user (Basu: titleContent) by dematerialized means only:

Office Accueil et Service à l'User (Basu) de Paris: one-stop-shop

FYI  

The creation of a veranda requires the payment of a development tax and a preventive archeology charge.

It can also affect your property taxes.

For more information, you can contact your departmental property tax office:

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