The planning laws in France are quite strict. I wanted to put the pool in the middle of my "play field", but this must be reserved for agricultural use only.

I have now had planning permission agreed to knock down two sheds and place the pool and patio where they are.

Swimming Pool project

In order to make the gites a bit more saleable (two bad years after the financial crisis). I am going to put in a heated, covered 10m x 5m swimming pool. The pool will be heated by a heat pump (a bit like a fridge in reverse) and will be covered by a perpex cover which opens up either partially or fully on both sides.

Here is a photo of a similar pool