Declaration Prealable

[Spectrum]

I thought for a simple lean-to, 6x3 so under 20 sqmt, barby area, sitting etc, four wood posts and wood framed roof covered in insulated aluminium panels, colour anthracite to match rear doors gutters/downpipes etc it would be simple. I know this is France but they have had my application for two weeks and now the want eleven set of documents DPC1 to DPC11 the last four are photos of the finished item, how do I do that? looked on line at images but non the same, printed off a similar looking one, ie four sturdy wood post, but the roof covering is felt, do I need a software update? I dont want to spend anything as this will be the last time any advice would be welcome. Thanks

[RobertArthur]

Without translation, an introduction by a Dutch architect (Martin Smit) about the déclaration préalable and with a quick look at the several drawings they want to see a short article about the permis de construire. Martin wrote this in 2017, check for possible (small) updates in these procedures. And ask Google Translate or Deepl for help, copy'/paste.

About photos, a translation from French:

1. The two types of mandatory photos

DP7: Distant landscape (surroundings): This photo must show your plot within the surrounding landscape. It allows the impact of the project to be seen from a distance.
DP8: Immediate surroundings: This photo shows the plot and the immediate neighbouring structures (facades, trees, fences, pavements).

2. How to take and present the photos

Quality and format: Provide high-quality photographic prints (not simple black-and-white photocopies).
Positioning: Take the photos from the public highway if your site is in an urban area, to clearly show how it fits into the street.
Angles: It is recommended that you take several shots from different angles to ensure the entire site and its surroundings are covered.
Context: The photos should not be limited to the exact area of the works, but should show the entire building if you are altering a façade, as well as any landscaping features (trees, hedges) that will be retained or removed.

3. The Graphic Document (DP6) – Optional but recommended.
Although separate from the DP7 photos is often required to show the finished project. This is a photomontage created from a photo of the initial state, allowing the project’s integration into the surroundings to be visualised.

4. How to submit the photos

Paper application: Print the photos on A4 sheets, indicating for each one whether it shows the immediate surroundings (DP8) or the distant surroundings (DP7). Digital submission (Online service): Scan the photos in high resolution and upload them to the ‘Attachments’ section of the online Cerfa form.

In summary, the photos must enable the local council to immediately understand the current appearance of the site and to verify that your project fits in well with its surroundings.

[Spectrum]

Thanks for that RA will dive into to it at weekend