Hello,
We have reserved a corner lot and have received a site plan as well as the written regulations. All other houses in this area are already built and all have their main entrance facing the southern street. However, our plot is the outermost one, with streets on the south and west sides. The front gardens are all shown facing south.
Nowhere is it explicitly stated to which street the main entrance must face or that it has to be where the front garden is marked. I assume such requirements might be specified in these documents – but that we are free to decide the location of the main entrance, also the driveway, and the “open” side of the property?
We have reserved a corner lot and have received a site plan as well as the written regulations. All other houses in this area are already built and all have their main entrance facing the southern street. However, our plot is the outermost one, with streets on the south and west sides. The front gardens are all shown facing south.
Nowhere is it explicitly stated to which street the main entrance must face or that it has to be where the front garden is marked. I assume such requirements might be specified in these documents – but that we are free to decide the location of the main entrance, also the driveway, and the “open” side of the property?
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Henrik081712325 Jul 2016 11:27Yes, I did say that the garage / parking space is marked out – but it can be located either to the left or right of the house, each within the 3m (10 feet) buildable area. However, this has nothing to do with whether the main entrance is allowed on that side – or exactly on the opposite side of the house or not...
Building structures shown in sales plans are not binding; they are only meant to illustrate possible ways to build for those unfamiliar with the process.
The key document is the zoning plan (development plan), which shows the building envelope. Unless otherwise specified in the text, the regulations in the zoning plan apply to all plots. For accessing the property, the building authority can be consulted regarding access from the south or west side, as there is often some flexibility.
The key document is the zoning plan (development plan), which shows the building envelope. Unless otherwise specified in the text, the regulations in the zoning plan apply to all plots. For accessing the property, the building authority can be consulted regarding access from the south or west side, as there is often some flexibility.
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Henrik081712325 Jul 2016 13:17I am talking about the development plan — the document from the city that includes the building envelope and all important details like the plot number, etc.
What does the site development have to do with it when the house is treated exactly the same in two cases: once with the main entrance facing the lower street and once facing the side street?
An architect only becomes involved once you have purchased the plot and the house. Then you review everything, make any necessary changes, and so on — but that doesn’t help me if they later find out that the entrance is not allowed there, while we are currently assuming that it is.
So, once again, it’s a vicious circle when it comes to the whole house topic.
The building authority itself responded unfriendly and just said that everything can be found in the development plan and the textual regulations. They really didn’t seem willing to help at all.
What does the site development have to do with it when the house is treated exactly the same in two cases: once with the main entrance facing the lower street and once facing the side street?
An architect only becomes involved once you have purchased the plot and the house. Then you review everything, make any necessary changes, and so on — but that doesn’t help me if they later find out that the entrance is not allowed there, while we are currently assuming that it is.
So, once again, it’s a vicious circle when it comes to the whole house topic.
The building authority itself responded unfriendly and just said that everything can be found in the development plan and the textual regulations. They really didn’t seem willing to help at all.
Henrik0817123 schrieb:
An architect only comes into play once you buy the land and the house. Then you review everything and make any necessary changes – but that’s no help if the architect then finds out the entrance is not allowed there, while we have already decided to buy the plot assuming the entrance is permitted in that location.
So once again, it’s a vicious circle with the whole house-building topic.
The building authority itself just responded unfriendly and said that everything can be found in the zoning plan and the written provisions. They were not really willing to offer even a little help.Exactly for this reason, it can be helpful to have your architects review and clarify these issues in advance.
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Henrik081712325 Jul 2016 13:34Yes – if you are building with an architect. The process is somewhat different with house builders, which is why I am writing here – otherwise, I would logically discuss it directly with the architect. Therefore, these tips are not really helpful.
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HilfeHilfe25 Jul 2016 13:44Henrik0817123 schrieb:
Yes – if you build with an architect. It’s a bit different with house-building companies, which is why I’m writing here – otherwise, I would logically talk directly to the architect – so these tips aren’t really helpful.Well, this kind of thing simply costs money. As others have already said, obtain the zoning plans and present them to the house builder. As a layperson, you don’t buy a plot of land blindly or based only on internet research.
You’re being cheeky and bossy again. Nothing that doesn’t cost anything is worth anything (that’s what my old professor told me).
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