Urban Planning Rules for Light Leisure Accommodations (HLL) in 2025
Light Leisure Habitats (HLL) continue to appeal in 2025, whether for personal projects or as part of touristic activities.
Comfortable, ecological, and modular, they meet a growing demand for simpler, nature-centric lifestyles.
However, their installation is not something to be improvised. Whether for individuals or professionals, it is essential to know the current urban planning rules to avoid mistakes and make the right choices.
This guide summarizes the essentials of the HLL 2025 regulations, in a clear, reliable, and profile-adapted manner.
WHAT IS A LIGHT LEISURE HABITAT (LLH)
An LLH (defined by article R.111-37 of the Urban Planning Code) is a demountable or transportable construction, intended for temporary or seasonal occupation.
It can take the form of a wooden chalet, a tiny house, a yurt, or even a mobile home. This type of habitat is generally installed on leisure grounds, in campsites or holiday villages. Its particularity? It cannot be used as a primary residence. Therefore, its use is strictly regulated.
For individuals: what you need to know
Where can a HLL be installed?
Buildable areas: you can usually install a HLL with a prior declaration if the area is less than 40 m². Beyond that, a building permit is required.
Agricultural or natural areas: installation is in principle prohibited, except for exceptional derogation.
Unserviced lands: be careful, it may be necessary to install an autonomous sanitation system or to plan a connection to water and electricity.
What are the procedures in 2025?
For a HLL of less than 20 m²: no authorization in some cases if the installation is temporary.
Between 20 m² and 40 m²: a prior declaration of work must be made at the town hall.
More than 40 m²: a building permit is mandatory.
Authorized installation duration
Generally, a HLL can be installed for a maximum period of 3 months on non-buildable land (or 15 days in certain cases). To stay beyond this duration, you must make a specific request to the town hall.
For Tourism Professionals
If you manage a campground, a residential park, or a holiday village? Here's what the law says:
Where to Install HLLs?
HLLs can be legally installed in:
Classified campgrounds,
Leisure residential parks (PRL),
Holiday villages.
What obligations to respect?
Comply with the Local Urban Plan (PLU) or the communal map.
Do not exceed the maximum number of HLLs allowed per hectare (often 35 to 45 HLL/ha).
Ensure accessibility, safety, and landscape integration.
Obtain a development permit if you are creating a new site or modifying the layout of an existing site.
A Sustainable Solution
By 2025, HLLs are perfectly adapted to the new expectations of the tourism sector: eco-friendly accommodation, comfort, respect for the environment, modularity... They fall in line with slow tourism trends and offer real added value for professionals wanting to stand out.
In Summary
In 2025, legislation around HLL remains stable but rigorous. For both individuals and professionals, a good understanding of urban planning rules is essential.
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