"The vast majority of plots in rural areas are not authorised for construction, with the majority of plots outside the built up part of a village likely zoned as agricultural or natural. Whilst these parcelles of land have an attractive price tag it is, more often than not, very difficult to build on them as they have very strict planning policies attached. You might not even be able to install a cabin or use it for a caravan or motorhome."
"When a plot is labelled terrain constructible, it often also has a CU attached - certificat d'urbanisme. Essentially, this is outline approval for the land to be developed. It doesn't go into detail so there may be a certain amount of flexibility as to what you can build. You'll also see plots that are terrain viabilisé and in many cases, that's the same as constructible."
Self-build in France is growing as owners seek renewable energy, underground heating, rainwater harvesting and green roofs. Buying suitable land requires a plot zoned terrain constructible to permit construction. Most rural parcelles are zoned agricultural or natural and carry strict planning policies that often prevent building, cabins or motorhomes. A terrain constructible frequently includes a certificat d'urbanisme (CU), which provides outline approval without detailed permissions and can allow some flexibility. The term terrain viabilisé is often used interchangeably with constructible, but exact meaning can vary between estate agents.
Read at The Good Life France
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