Authorized floor area in Occitanie, France
Authorized floor area in Occitanie, France stood at 275,682 M² in Aug 2026, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Non-residential construction table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Non-residential construction table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor area authorised | |||||||||||
| Occitanie | 275,682 | 309,410 | 249,184 | 266,372 | 267,998 | 247,562 | 323,841 | 316,249 | 324,192 | 300,015 | |
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 257,302 | 457,147 | 459,990 | 356,534 | 220,591 | 382,482 | 261,715 | 264,602 | 418,754 | 280,893 |
Understanding authorized floor area in Occitanie, France
Regulatory permissions granted by local planning authorities for the construction of non-residential floor space within this regional boundary are quantified in square metres. The series captures offices, retail hubs, factories, and public buildings cleared for development, distinguishing itself solely by its geographic focus within the broader national dataset. Unapproved building proposals, civil engineering projects without enclosed spaces, and residential properties remain omitted.
Interpreting these figures necessitates caution regarding the timing of administrative approvals, which rarely align evenly across calendar months. Comparing periods against the corresponding timeframe from the prior year provides a stable benchmark that neutralizes seasonal administrative pauses. Analysts must also bear in mind that a significant portion of authorized floor space experiences delays before physical work actually begins on site.
Frequently asked questions
- What geographic area does this specific table row cover?
- It is restricted entirely to administrative planning permissions issued within this designated region.
- Are civil engineering projects like roads included in this measure?
- No, only building structures with defined floor areas are counted in square metres.
- Why is annual comparison recommended over sequential monthly tracking?
- Annual comparisons remove the distortion caused by predictable holiday closures in municipal planning offices.