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What can I build in Larochette?
Buying, building, extending or renovating in Larochette, canton of Mersch? Here are the planning documents in force, the procedures and the right contacts. Our free app Faire son Nid finds your address, the zone of your plot and your buildable volume, in English.
Planning documents
Who to contact
Procedures
- Any construction, extension, façade change or change of use needs a building permit from the mayor before work starts.
- The application usually includes a cadastral plan extract, a site plan and the project drawings by an OAI-registered architect, plus an energy performance certificate for a new build or an extension.
- For a building from before 2001, have an asbestos survey done before demolition. For Klimabonus grants, involve an energy adviser before the works.
- Buildings with 3 or more dwellings, offices or shops: ITM (ITM-SST 1500 series) and CGDIS fire-safety requirements apply.
Frequently asked questions
What can I build in Larochette?
It depends on the PAG zone of your plot and on the PAP rules that apply there: height, number of storeys, setbacks, depth, number of dwellings. In Larochette, the PAG in force is the Version approuvée – vote du conseil communal 17.06.2021, approbation ministre de l'Intérieur 27.01.2022. Enter your address in the Faire son Nid app to find your zone and plot.
Where can I find the PAG and PAP of Larochette?
On the municipality’s website and on the national geoportal. Direct links to the documents in force are gathered on this page.
Do I need a building permit in Larochette?
Yes, for any construction, extension, alteration or change of use. It is issued by the mayor of Larochette; information: Service technique, Administration communale, 33, Chemin J.A. Zinnen, L-7626 Larochette ; sur rendez-vous.
How much does a renovation cost in Larochette?
As an order of magnitude in Luxembourg, allow €1,800–2,200 per m² excl. VAT for a basic full renovation, €3,150–3,850 for a heavy renovation and €4,000–4,500 for a high-end transformation, excluding VAT, fees and ancillary costs. The app’s simulator gives a range indexed on STATEC prices, with Klimabonus grants.