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REGULATIONS FOR 
RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS


  SECURE YOUR PROJECTS, ANTICIPATE RISKS  

RÉGLEMENTATIONS
DES IMPLANTATIONS COMMERCIALE


  SÉCURISER VOS PROJETS  
  ANTICIPER LES RISQUES  



AUTORISATION D'EXPLOITATION COMMERCIALE 
(AEC)

Réaliser des  dossier solides et conformes 



COMMERCIAL OPERATING 
AUTHORIZATION: (AEC)

Prepare robust and compliant applications



APPEALS AND PROJECT DEFENSE
CNAC, CDPENAF

Anticipate litigation and secure approvals



RECOURS ET DEFENSE DE PROJETS
CNAC, CDPENAF

Anticiper les contentieux, sécuriser 
les autorisations



ÉTUDE DE TRAFIC ROUTIER

Démontrer 
la compatibilité 
du projet avec les flux 
de circulation



ROAD TRAFFIC STUDY

Demonstrate the project’s compatibility with traffic flows

 

ANALYSES D'IMPACT
CENTRE-VILLE
LOI ÉLAN

Mesurer l’effet du projet sur le tissu commercial local

 

CITY-CENTER IMPACT ANALYSIS
ELAN LAW

Measure the project’s impact on the local retail fabric



VACANT PREMISES & BROWNFIELD STUDIES

Prepare developments in line with local realities



ÉTUDES LOCAUX VACANTS ET FRICHES

Préparer les implantations
selon les réalités locales



COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

Ensure the project’s final compliance



CERTIFICAT DE CONFORMITÉ 

Garantir la conformité finale du projet 



PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY STUDY ESSP

Analyze and prevent urban security risks



ÉTUDE DE SURETE ET DE SECURITE PUBLIQUE ESSP
Analyser et prévenir les risques d’insécurité urbaine.

OUR SERVICES FOR 
YOUR RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS

Des dossiers réglementaires rigoureux, au service d’un développement maîtrisé.

Emprixia accompagne les porteurs de projets, enseignes et promoteurs dans la maîtrise du cadre réglementaire commercial et urbain.

Nos experts en urbanisme commercial assurent le montage complet de vos dossiers, de l’Autorisation d’Exploitation Commerciale (AEC) jusqu’à la conformité pré-ouverture, en intégrant l’ensemble des volets techniques, juridiques et territoriaux. 

Emprixia est habilitée dans tous les départements pour les dossiers d’Analyse d’impact centre-ville et Certificat de conformité

🎯 Objectif 🎯  
 Concilier performance économique, respect du territoire et conformité réglementaire.

Robust regulatory files in support of controlled development.

Emprixia supports project owners, 
retailers, and developers in mastering the commercial and urban regulatory framework.

Our commercial planning experts handle the full preparation of your files,
 from the Commercial Operating Authorization (AEC) 
through pre-opening compliance, covering all technical, legal, and territorial components.

Emprixia is accredited in all French departments to produce 
City-Center Impact Analyses and Compliance Certificates.

🎯 Objectif 🎯  
 Concilier performance économique, respect du territoire et conformité réglementaire.


Robust regulatory files in support of controlled development.

Emprixia accompagne les porteurs de projets, enseignes et promoteurs dans la maîtrise du cadre réglementaire commercial et urbain.

Nos experts en urbanisme commercial assurent le montage complet de vos dossiers, de l’Autorisation d’Exploitation Commerciale (AEC) jusqu’à la conformité pré-ouverture, en intégrant l’ensemble des volets techniques, juridiques et territoriaux. 

Emprixia est habilitée dans tous les départements pour les dossiers d’Analyse d’impact centre-ville et Certificat de conformité

🎯 Objectif 🎯  
 Concilier performance économique, respect du territoire et conformité réglementaire.

Robust regulatory files in support of controlled development.

Emprixia supports project owners, 
retailers, and developers in mastering the commercial and urban regulatory framework.

Our commercial planning experts handle the full preparation of your files,
 from the Commercial Operating Authorization (AEC) 
through pre-opening compliance, covering all technical, legal, and territorial components.

Emprixia is accredited in all French departments to produce 
City-Center Impact Analyses and Compliance Certificates.

🎯 Objective 🎯  
Reconcile economic performance, respect for the territory, and regulatory compliance.


Our urban planners review your project in light of planning documents (SCOT, PLU, SRADDET) and ensure:
• Collection of required regulatory documents

• Environmental and urban compliance alignment

• Full drafting of the AEC file

• Preparation and presentation before the CDAC (Departmental Commission for Commercial Development)



📋 A rigorous, evidence-based approach to maximize your chances of approval.



In the event of an appeal, Emprixia builds a complete technical and legal file:

• Arguments aligned with CNAC expectations

• Additions and adjustments requested by reviewers

• Support through national commission presentation

•  Management of exemptions with the CDPENAF (protection of natural, agricultural, and forest areas)



🧩 Support through to the final validation of your project.



Our traffic analyses compare road flows before and after the development to assess:

• Capacity of surrounding road links

• Waiting times at intersections and roundabouts

• Whether improvements are required to ease traffic



🚦  These studies strengthen your AEC files and reduce appeal risk.

 


Conducted by an accredited, independent firm, the impact analysis makes it possible to:

• Assess the project’s economic and social effects

• Measure city-center retail vacancy

•  Identify potentially reusable brownfield sites

• Anticipate impacts on the vitality of local convenience retail



📍  A key step to demonstrate the coherence and sustainability of your location strategy. Emprixia is accredited across the entire French territory (including DROM-COM overseas territories).

 


Before any authorization, Emprixia conducts a retail vacancy diagnosis:

• Precise inventory of occupied and vacant units

• Inventory of industrial and commercial brownfields

• Discussions with agencies and leasing teams

• Recommendations for rehabilitation opportunities



♻️  A responsible approach aligned with the ZAN objective (“Zero Net Land Take”).



One month before opening, Emprixia verifies alignment between the authorized project and the actual build:

• Sales areas, parking, green spaces

• Compliance with CDAC commitments

• Drafting and submission of the compliance certificate to the Prefecture



🧾 Recognized expertise—Emprixia is accredited nationwide (including DROM-COM).



In accordance with the law of 5 March 2007 and the decree of 24 March 2011, Emprixia produces ESSP studies for public-access buildings (ERP).

Our experts work with the local security liaison officer to:
• Assess malicious intent risks
• Analyze spatial configuration and flows
• Recommend preventive design measures




🔒 A complete study validated by the Prefecture’s sub-commission.

 


"To make your project easier to understand and strengthen your arguments with elected officials, we provide concise project presentation brochures and support during commission hearings (CDAC, CNAC).”

Alexandra AUDUC
Alexandra Auduc
Head of Regulatory Files

"To make your project easier to understand and strengthen your arguments with elected officials, we provide concise project presentation brochures and support during commission hearings (CDAC, CNAC).”

Alexandra Auduc
Head of Regulatory Files