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The principal law and regulations governing this subject are stipulated in a nation wide document called the Testo Unico dell’Edilizia (last publication date 2002), which incorporates the rules of building for every region and regional authority. Unfortunately, despite the clear provisions that are made therein, the regulations need to be interpreted and acted upon according to local town planning needs, variations, concessions, the classification of properties as designated by their historical or artistic merits, zoning laws, environmental laws and restrictions etc.

Each region throughout Italy will therefore have a main body as well as a set of local regulations that relate to specific issues such as climate and local traditions. So it is impossible to generalise when, for example, building in Sicily is very different to say building in the Trentino region.

This is why DIY building in Italy is not really feasible. It is also why you need to have a good architect or building technician/engineer…not so much because of their technical skills…but also because of the highly complex nature of the ½ûÂþÌìÌà building regulations.

Suggest you have a look at the Testo Unico dell’Edilizia and cross-reference the regs with those issued by your local authority. In any case, you should still be able to obtain planning permission, unless there are major issues that would otherwise prevent you from obtaining the necessary licences.

The principal law and regulations governing this subject are stipulated in a nation wide document called the Testo Unico dell’Edilizia (last publication date 2002), which incorporates the rules of building for every region and regional authority. Unfortunately, despite the clear provisions that are made therein, the regulations need to be interpreted and acted upon according to local town planning needs, variations, concessions, the classification of properties as designated by their historical or artistic merits, zoning laws, environmental laws and restrictions etc.

Each region throughout Italy will therefore have a main body as well as a set of local regulations that relate to specific issues such as climate and local traditions. So it is impossible to generalise when, for example, building in Sicily is very different to say building in the Trentino region.

This is why DIY building in Italy is not really feasible. It is also why you need to have a good architect or building technician/engineer…not so much because of their technical skills…but also because of the highly complex nature of the ½ûÂþÌìÌà building regulations.

Suggest you have a look at the Testo Unico dell’Edilizia and cross-reference the regs with those issued by your local authority. In any case, you should still be able to obtain planning permission, unless there are major issues that would otherwise prevent you from obtaining the necessary licences.

I'm not sure what your objective is, however my approach would be to figure out what I want to do and visit the Planning Dept of the local town hall (that is generally open two days a week) to run my idea by them, perhaps using an interpreter. The regulations are already quite complex for technically qualified persons, and impossible for normal human beings!
Good Luck!
David
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Thank you both for your replies. I do have online access to the regional and comune level documentation which has only recently been adopted as the norme in all Liguria. At the moment, I am only seeking to expand my knowledge base in respect of regulations as they apply to our location, zone and stituation. I often find the italian hard going at the moment. Certainly, any special projects we have in mind for the future will need a Geometra and permission from the comune.