Having a swimming pool in the city is possible!

If you thought that the pool shells were exclusively reserved for homeowners living in the countryside, that's false! Today, a surface area of 50 m2 is enough to install the pool of your dreams in your outdoor space. Besides the comfort and aesthetics that a mini-pool at home, you can make a capital gain on your property. What more could you ask for?

But be careful, even if urban swimming pools are booming today, it is imperative to find out before the project about the constraints related to the PLU (local urban planning plan) of your swimming pool. It is indeed thanks to this document that you will be able to know if it is possible to build a shell pool in your residential area. If this is not the case, obtaining your building permit will be compromised.

Zoom in on mini-pools !

The different types of mini-pool

Today, there is no need to turn to removable above-ground pools to enjoy swimming moments. Even on a small surface area, you can already undertake an in-ground pool project in an urban environment. Generally less than 10 m22these mini-pools have no trouble finding a place in your outdoor space. Indeed, different pool models are now available and easy to adapt according to your land.

Generally custom-made to fit your garden's constraints, you cancustomize your shell poolaccording to your budget, by choosing the desired shape (round, rectangular, square), thesize of your shell pooland even the color of the coating.

Be aware, however, that before enjoying the joys of swimming, you will need to plan a certain amount of work, such as:

– The excavation of your land, which allows you to dig the location of your mini-pool. This step is carried out after checking the nature of the soil and by choosing the location of your pool.

– Delivery and installation of your mini-pool.

– Setting up the filtration system and making the various connections.

– Finally, the backfilling, the installation of the covering and the edges.

Don't panic, thanks to the expertise of apool professional, you'll only have to wait a maximum of one week before you can enjoy jumping in the water.

Regulatory constraints to know before building your mini-pool

Before undertaking construction work for your futureurban swimming pool, it is important to be well aware of the different rules to follow.

First of all, remember that for the installation of a swimming pool of less than 10 m22a prior declaration of works is not obligatory.

To find out the specific restrictions for your municipality, be sure to consult the local urban planning document. In addition to indicating whether or not it is possible to build a swimming pool in your area, this document will provide you with information relating to the legal distances to be respected during the construction of your future swimming pool in relation to your neighbors.

If you live in a heritage protection area, consider filing abuilding permitwith your town hall and contacting the Territorial Service for Architecture and Heritage for project approval.

You live in a co-ownership and wish to install ashell swimming poolon your outdoor space? Check the co-ownership rules beforehand; these may contain specific authorizations that should not be overlooked.

You will have understood: despite some regulatory constraints,the construction of a mini-poolwill allow you to enjoy pleasant moments of swimming in town! To learn more, do not hesitate to contact theAboral experts,they will be happy to assist you with this type of project.