In the case of Plan-de-Campagne, specific regulations apply, but the brands have not complied with this procedure. The administrative court ruled that the Grand Frais-Marie Blachère stores are considered to be "part of the commercial complex of Plan-de-Campagne". As a result, "their opening required a commercial operating permit", which was not the case.
Closure Order
The court ordered the prefect to note the illegal operation of the stores, to give formal notice to the operators to close the offending sales areas, and as a last resort, to order the closure of the stores to the public until effective regularization. The Grand Frais and Marie Blachère brands will therefore have to comply with the law without delay. However, En Toute Franchise points out that the regulations in force do not allow the addition of a single square meter of additional commercial space, thus posing a major challenge for both stores.
