Constraints to keep in mind when planning a room addition

Are you planning to add a new room to your home, before actually going into this, let's see what the constraints are when doing this type of project?

Constraints when looking for home expansion

Surface

As a rule, simple working data is sufficient if the span does not exceed 20 m². Under certain conditions (ask your municipality), it can be extended up to 40 square meters; Otherwise, you must apply for a construction permit. Therefore, you need to define the surface generated by the expansion. It is better to rely on renovation experts who will take responsibility for everything from planning to permits and construction.

Environment

Observance of the minimum distance between neighbors is mandatory for house extensions. The building must be located at a distance equal to half its height from the dividing line between two lots. For example, an extension 7 meters high should be built at least 3.5 meters from the fence. However, a minimum distance of 3 meters is often enforced regardless of building height. In addition, your extension should not block access to one of your neighbors' public roads. They are entitled to claim weather right.

Field

If you create a permanent structure, be aware of the presence of water tables, underground galleries, and land (marsh) origin. Therefore, the support type can be adapted to different manufacturing processes (slab/pile, etc.). Other points to check flood risk are the risk of land exposure to wind or sun (for winter contribution). Finally, existing greenery can be avoided more easily, but it is often a negotiation barrier (with neighbors?).

In any case, contact your local planning department (town hall, municipality) in advance. It is also advised that you seek help from Room Addition Malibu professionals familiar with this type of implementation to anticipate design issues and legal issues.