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    PLU for Bonifacio

    Bonifacio is subject to multiple layers of protection: protected site status, the Bouches de Bonifacio perimeter, the Coastal Law and the upper town's architectural heritage. Every project, from simple façade repairs to new construction, falls within a complex regulatory framework that frequently involves an assessment by the architecte des Bâtiments de France.

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    Where can you build in Bonifacio ?

    Building potential is concentrated in already developed areas around the harbour, the upper town and recent urban extensions. Most of the plateau and coastline falls under protective zoning. This regulated scarcity explains why building land here commands some of Corsica's highest prices.

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    Zoning under the PLU of Bonifacio

    UZone urbaine

    Areas already built up and connected to utility networks. These offer the widest scope for development: the regulations set building footprints, heights, setbacks from property boundaries and parking requirements.

    AUZone in urbaniser

    Land reserved for future development. Building is generally permitted in a 1AU zone subject to conditions (a comprehensive development scheme and compliance with OAP); a 2AU zone first requires an amendment to the planning document.

    AZone agricole

    Land protected for its agricultural potential. Only buildings necessary for farming are permitted, along with modest extensions and ancillary buildings to existing homes under strict conditions.

    NZone naturelle et forestière

    Areas protected for their landscape or ecological quality. There is virtually no scope for building, except in areas of limited size and development capacity (STECAL) expressly designated in the regulations.

    Specific restrictions in Bonifacio

    A protected site, the Bouches de Bonifacio Nature Reserve and the Coastal Law: one of the island's most tightly regulated areas.

    • Historic monument protection zones: an ABF assessment is required for visible works.
    • The Coastal Law and PADDUC outstanding natural areas apply along the entire seafront.
    • Bouches de Bonifacio Nature Reserve: specific regulations governing uses.
    • Strict landscape requirements governing building heights, roofs and boundary treatments.

    For educational purposes. Planning documents change: only the version currently in force, available from the municipal planning department in Bonifacio and on the Géoportail de l'urbanisme, is legally binding. For a specific project, request a planning certificate.

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    Simply leave your number: we will check the zoning in the PLU of Bonifacio and call you back with the answer. No obligation.

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    Frequently asked questions — planning in Bonifacio

    Can I add a storey to or extend a house in the upper town?

    Each project is reviewed individually, with an assessment by the architecte des Bâtiments de France of aspects visible from public spaces. Extensions are possible but strictly regulated: materials, colours, openings and building form must respect the character of the historic buildings.

    Does a sea-view plot necessarily allow building?

    No, in Bonifacio the opposite is often true: areas with the best panoramic views are frequently designated as natural zones or outstanding protected areas. Only the planning certificate is authoritative.

    Request a valuation in Bonifacio

    We check your plot's zoning free of charge under the PLU of Bonifacio, along with any applicable easements, then estimate the value of your property or land. Response within 24 business hours.

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