Déclaration d'utilité publique
Encyclopedia
A Déclaration d'utilité publique, or declaration of public utility, is a formal recognition that a proposed project has public benefits. Many large construction projects in France
, especially relating to infrastructure, must achieve DUP before work can begin.
, to collect the views of all affected parties. Responses from affected parties are considered by a commissioner who assesses whether the proposal has an overall benefit for the public.
If the finding is favourable, the déclaration d'utilité publique is granted by decree.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, especially relating to infrastructure, must achieve DUP before work can begin.
Process
The first part of a déclaration d'utilité publique is a public enquiry, usually started by a prefectPrefect
Prefect is a magisterial title of varying definition....
, to collect the views of all affected parties. Responses from affected parties are considered by a commissioner who assesses whether the proposal has an overall benefit for the public.
If the finding is favourable, the déclaration d'utilité publique is granted by decree.