It doesn’t matter whether you are in Lure, Lyon, Nîmes or Angers, the Architectes des Bâtiments de France (ABF) have the reputation of being particularly finicky. Sometimes referred to as “heritage police officers”, ABFs are civil servants whose mission is to control protected areas, advise individuals and local authorities on matters of architecture, town planning, landscape and more generally the living environment. , as well as ensuring the conservation of historical monuments.
To explain these missions more precisely, Mathilde Neuville – assistant to the head of the departmental units for architecture and heritage of Haute-Saône and the Territoire de Belfort – was able to discuss with traders, real estate agents, heads of company, or even developers of the luron basin. ” The opinion of the ABF is necessary for work projects within a radius of 500 meters around historic monuments. In Lure, this is the case around the old abbey – the current sub-prefecture – and the Marie Richard hospice. However, ABFs are not necessarily the ones that constrain contrary to what many think. We ensure the enhancement of heritage and respect for the living environment begins Mathilde Neuville.
And to complete: The objective is not to oppose projects but to support their feasibility. In our analysis, the notion of covisibility is very important. We check if the project and the monument are visible from each other or if they are visible together from a third point. If there is co-visibility, then the ABF issues an assent and the mayor is obliged to stick to it. In the case there is no covisibility, then it is a simple opinion, which is advisory « .
The twenty or so professionals present at this exchange meeting were able to ask questions about the colors authorized during the work, the installation of signs, the materials that can be used… “ We make assessments on a case-by-case basis. In the event of projects, we invite you to contact the urban planning department of your municipality. concludes Mathilde Neuville.
Quentin Bitard
