French silence now means 鈥榥on鈥�, not 鈥榦ui'

The principle of tacit planning acceptance from authorities has been overturned in the case of mountain pasture chalets or summer buildings. Four months of silence now indicates refusal rather than approval.

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Published Friday 25 January 2019 - 13:46 Modified Friday 25 January 2019 - 13:46

A new decree states that applications for such mountain properties, which are popular with holidaymakers, that are filed after February 1 must be formally approved within four months 鈥� otherwise they must be considered rejected. This is the opposite of other planning rules.