ᐅ Single-family house or semi-detached house?

Created on: 2 Mar 2017 15:07
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Bau_dus
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Bau_dus
2 Mar 2017 15:07
Plot size: 13m (43 feet) wide, 40m (131 feet) deep (neighbor has the same), building allowed up to 2.5 stories, no flat roofs, building envelope: semi-detached house: 10x14m (33x46 feet), detached house: 7m (23 feet) wide x minimum 14m (46 feet) deep. The goal is to achieve 200sqm (2,153 sq ft) of living space plus a basement.

With a 7m (23 feet) wide detached house, can you achieve a good floor plan, or does it feel more like a townhouse? Would you recommend choosing the semi-detached option?

Considering 2.5 stories, space should not be an issue.

Thank you very much for your insights!
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ypg
2 Mar 2017 15:41
Even with a width of 7 meters (23 feet), you can achieve a functional floor plan for a beautiful house. However, for some, this involves compromises, while for others, it finally offers the chance to build an open, light-filled home.

In your case, I wonder whether the 3-meter (10 feet) setback from the boundary really helps. With a two- to two-and-a-half-story design, you unnecessarily lose light and space. Then if you attach a garage to one side, you won’t be able to walk around the house anymore.

Build yourselves a nice semi-detached house.

Best regards in brief
V3ctra2 Mar 2017 15:47
I can only personally imagine a semi-detached house. What does your neighbor want to build? It is not possible for them to build a semi-detached house while you build a single-family house, as there are issues with the setback requirements. A single-family house measuring 7 x 14 meters (23 x 46 feet) strikes me as quite narrow and elongated, unless you change the ridge direction. Whether that is likely to be approved? I have no idea. Regards
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Bau_dus
2 Mar 2017 19:46
Thanks for the answers. My neighbor wants to build a semi-detached house. But wouldn’t he be at a disadvantage if I want to build a single-family house? Changing the ridge direction with a side entrance was my idea for the single-family house.
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Escroda
2 Mar 2017 19:55
Is there a zoning plan / development plan? If so, could you provide a section of it, possibly also the written regulations?
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ypg
2 Mar 2017 20:13
Bau_dus schrieb:
Thanks for the answers. My neighbor wants to build a semi-detached house. But wouldn’t that be unlucky for him if I want to build a detached single-family house? My idea for the single-family house was a ridge direction change with a side entrance.

Why? Why are you leaning more towards a single-family house instead of a semi-detached house?

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