Which permits are required to build a pool? Let's find out!
RAISE THE VALUE OF YOUR VILLA IN SARDINIA BY BUILDING A POOL?
The real estate market in Sardinia is constantly evolving. The demand for properties for sale or rent is steadily growing. So, this trend convinced both property owners and those who are interested to buy one, maybe with the prospect of renting it out, to increase the value.
Surely, the most significant operation to do so is building a pool, whether you decide to build it in a resort so that it’s destined to be shared by different guests or you want to rent out (or also sell) a villa with private pool in Sardinia. What permits are required to build a pool in your own villa? Let’s find out!
Building an inground private pool is definitely a great way to valorise your property, both for personal use and for renting and selling. Certainly, this is not an operation requiring minor authorisation and can’t really know exactly which permits are required to start building. The current regulations can vary based on the city or municipality. Generally, we can identify two main aspects that need to be taken into consideration.
The first one is absolutely linked to the consideration of natural and urban restrictions. One has to verify if there are any rules in the town planning that mention restrictions for the design features of the pool, (e.g. dimensions, colours, the material used) or restrictions for constructing it in the first place. In order to find out, it is recommended asking to the office of private construction in the area of your property. This is the body you should consider to obtain reliable and up-to-date information.
The second step is to present the SCIA (Certified Signaling of Start of Works) to the municipality, returned and signed by a professional ( an engineer, an architect, or a surveyor). This document, the most important permit to build inground pools, will be comprehending all the information about the system that will be realised in your property. After that, the municipality will have to notify you within 30 days to make objections to the documents presented.
In case the area is subjected to restrictions of many kinds, the SCIA won’t be enough and it is necessary to request a specific permit to build. Moreover, it will be obligatory to obtain a hall pass from every building commission or natural preservation commission over the restriction that regards the area needed. Only after one receives all the approvals, the SCIA can be presented and begin the construction
WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES TO AN INGROUND POOL?
It’s not always possible to realise an inground pool, both because some restrictions are too strict for some areas or the area might be limited in space. What alternatives will allow you to rent out your house as a villa with private pool in Sardinia?
If you can’t build because of the many restrictions, you will be able to (after being verified) place removable structures that don’t require particular building permits. This category includes
Mini pools: These differ in the price range. In fact, those that are included in the medium-low price range are made out of foldable structures or can be taken apart easily, with external engines and require short-term exposure. Those in the high price range are like real pools, made out of assemblable or foldable structures, but cannot be moved or taken apart manually as they are too heavy. They usually need to be plugged in and their engine is placed inside the structure which is realised by quality material.
Hot Tub: this is the category that is usually identified as Jacuzzi (it being the most popular brand of hot tub). This, like mini pools, can be classified by their price range. From entry-level (inflatable or foldable) to elite-level like the ones you can find in a five-star SPA. These are a big plus that will make your villa for sale in Sardinia even more attractive for all investors. The smaller size, compared to a mini pool, allows a hot tub to be placed easily where you want, also in panoramic spots of the property, giving the jacuzzi a particular charm and appeal.
What are you waiting for? Contact us to discover how to raise the value of your property. We will help you to maximise its potential. Whether you want to sell your villa in Sardinia, or simply rent it out, contact us (also via Whatsapp). Our team of experts will be at your disposal to offer you a free esteem of your property with no commitment needed.
