Can we modify porch plans in france without reapplying for permission?

IF YOU MAKE CHANGES TO PLANNED BUILDING WORK ON YOUR FRENCH PROPERTY YOU MAY HAVE TO REAPPLY FOR A PERMIT DEPENDING ON THE MODIFICATIONS READER QUESTION: WE HAVE TACIT PERMISSION (A

_DÉCLARATION PRÉALABLE_) TO CONSTRUCT A PORCH OVER OUR FRONT DOOR. THE ARCHITECT DIDN’T TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION AN INSPECTION COVER OVER A DRAIN, WHICH WOULD BE JUST INSIDE THE PORCH. CAN WE

REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE PORCH AND ALTER THE PORCH ROOF WITHOUT HAVING TO REAPPLY? It would be advisable to seek legal advice on your specific circumstances, as you might need to reapply for

permission. When a project requires a _permis de construire_ (planning permission), it is possible to apply for revised planning permission to include changes, called a _permis modificatif_.

However, there is no such process for smaller projects which only require a _déclaration préalable_. We asked the Agence nationale pour l’information sur le logement (Anil), the association

that supports the Adil departmental housing information centres, whether you would need to submit a new application. It said: “It will depend on the extent of the modifications with regard

to the original project. If they are significant, it will be necessary to submit a new application.” If you are only reducing the size by a small amount, this might be acceptable. Most

departments have an Adil information point where legal experts offer free, personalised advice on the legal and financial aspects of housing and planning matters. Yours would be able to

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