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Planning Applications and Water Shortages

19th Jun 2026

Planning Applications and Water Shortages

A court ruling clarifies the rights of a local mayor to determine a planning application in the context of a water shortage.

France Updates Shrink–Swell Risk Zones

28th Mar 2026

France Updates Shrink–Swell Risk Zones

The government has published an updated map identifying areas at risk of shrinkage or swelling of clay soils.

Planning Rules for Horse Related Activities

19th Mar 2026

Planning Rules for Horse Related Activities

Equine related activities are not, per se, an agricultural activity, so the land planning rules are complex.

Limites of Termite Survey

3rd Dec 2025

Limites of Termite Survey

A French court recently examined a buyer’s complaint concerning damage allegedly linked to an inadequate termite inspection.

Private Wall and Public Space

30th Sep 2025

Private Wall and Public Space

A French court recently considered the issue of the responsibility for a private wall adjoining a public highway.

Restoring a Chateau in France

26th Sep 2025

Restoring a Chateau in France

There is a surprising amount of public aid available for the restoration of a chateau and other heritage buildings, provided you can navigate and accept the maze of rules surrounding such assistance.

Planning and Property Sale Contracts

2nd Sep 2025

Planning and Property Sale Contracts

A recent case in the French courts illustrates the importance of conditional clauses in a sale and purchase contract.

New Validity Period for Planning Consents

2nd Jul 2025

New Validity Period for Planning Consents

The government has extended the duration of planning consents and other similar authorisations.

MaPrimeRénov Energy Grants Suspended

10th Jun 2025

MaPrimeRénov Energy Grants Suspended

The MaPrimeRénov home energy efficiency grant scheme has been suspended.

Ten-Year Building Works Insurance

4th Jun 2025

Ten-Year Building Works Insurance

A recent case in the French court tested the importance of the 10-year latent defects building guarantee.

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