Hello everyone,
Our new residential development is finally going on the market. We now have until mid-October to apply for a plot of land. We can provide a ranking of preferences, and the allocation will be decided based on social points (children, workplace, etc.), determining if and which plot we receive.
Our selection criteria are as follows:
- Space for a double carport with attached storage/workshop
- Not too many neighbors nearby
- Due to our budget, no larger than 650 sqm (7000 sq ft)
- Also, due to building regulations, a minimum size of 500 sqm (5400 sq ft)
There are only a handful of plots in the area that meet our requirements. All are located along the noise protection berm. We would include all of these on our wish list for the application, but the question is in what order.
Our top choice is either plot No. 4 or No. 1.
No. 4:
+ Located at the cul-de-sac
+ Largest plot area
+ Best orientation with the most west-facing sun
- Neighbors on both sides
- Possibly a longer driveway needed for the carport?
No. 1:
+ Neighbors on only one side
+ Use of the street as driveway access to the carport (short driveway on the plot)
- Area to the north will eventually also become a building zone
- Corner plot
- Possibly insufficient west-facing sunlight?
- Higher noise regulations
Although plot No. 4 has more advantages, we are currently leaning towards No. 1. Therefore, our question is: from your perspective, are there any important points against either of these plots? Do you have any experience with plots adjacent to noise berms?
Thank you very much for your help!
Our new residential development is finally going on the market. We now have until mid-October to apply for a plot of land. We can provide a ranking of preferences, and the allocation will be decided based on social points (children, workplace, etc.), determining if and which plot we receive.
Our selection criteria are as follows:
- Space for a double carport with attached storage/workshop
- Not too many neighbors nearby
- Due to our budget, no larger than 650 sqm (7000 sq ft)
- Also, due to building regulations, a minimum size of 500 sqm (5400 sq ft)
There are only a handful of plots in the area that meet our requirements. All are located along the noise protection berm. We would include all of these on our wish list for the application, but the question is in what order.
Our top choice is either plot No. 4 or No. 1.
No. 4:
+ Located at the cul-de-sac
+ Largest plot area
+ Best orientation with the most west-facing sun
- Neighbors on both sides
- Possibly a longer driveway needed for the carport?
No. 1:
+ Neighbors on only one side
+ Use of the street as driveway access to the carport (short driveway on the plot)
- Area to the north will eventually also become a building zone
- Corner plot
- Possibly insufficient west-facing sunlight?
- Higher noise regulations
Although plot No. 4 has more advantages, we are currently leaning towards No. 1. Therefore, our question is: from your perspective, are there any important points against either of these plots? Do you have any experience with plots adjacent to noise berms?
Thank you very much for your help!
kbt09 schrieb:
For plot 1, I also don’t see the double carport or driveway from the north. According to the legend, for plot 11 it is allowed to reduce the distance to the northern street to less than 3 m (10 feet), but not for plot 1, if I understood correctly.
In general, a 6 m (20 feet) carport plus a 3 m (10 feet) clearance on the other side results in a narrow house about 7 to 7.5 m (23 to 25 feet) wide. That should be manageable, though. I can’t tell how deep the building envelope is, and you haven’t mentioned how large you want the house to be.We had thought about placing the carport and driveway at the northern street corner. From my understanding (although I’m not an expert), building directly on the boundary is allowed there since it is not between the front building line and the street boundary line. In that case, the carport would be completely outside the building envelope. But I had kind of assumed that by default. So thanks for the hint—I will check with the city again! If that is not possible, the plot is definitely a no-go.
For the house, we are currently planning a footprint of 8.5 by 11.5 meters (28 by 38 feet), with the short side facing the street/east.
kaho674 schrieb:
No. You can build a carport on almost any plot of land.
Keep looking. Really looking – that means going around and asking.
I’d rather have neighbors than a highway next door.However, with a low floor area ratio, you can’t place a 6 x 9 meter (20 x 30 foot) carport just anywhere. I know that size is quite large, but that’s the condition my husband requires to build.
Finding other plots is difficult. Either the land prices are twice as high, or we would have to wait about five more years. The development plan for the next areas has not yet been approved. And those areas are in the same location.
By the way, it’s just a federal road in a rural area, nothing comparable to the B1 in Dortmund. But of course, noise is still an issue...
Lenschke schrieb:
We are currently planning a house with a footprint of 8.5 x 11.5 meters (28 feet x 38 feet). But if it’s 6 plus 3 meters (20 feet plus 10 feet), the plot must be at least 17.5 meters (57 feet) wide. Does that fit?
That works. However, if the three-meter (10 feet) distance is really necessary for the carport, we would not choose this plot. We do not want to block the south side.
In general, boundary construction is allowed for carports, but I will have to check again regarding this specific location...
In general, boundary construction is allowed for carports, but I will have to check again regarding this specific location...
Plot 1 is probably not an option anyway.
But for plot 4, the width is not clear. Plot 3, for example, is only 16.5 m (54 feet) wide.
Carport on the boundary = 6 m (20 feet)
House = 8.5 m (28 feet)
Distance from house to nearest plot = 3 m (10 feet)
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= Total 17.5 m (57 feet)
But for plot 4, the width is not clear. Plot 3, for example, is only 16.5 m (54 feet) wide.
Carport on the boundary = 6 m (20 feet)
House = 8.5 m (28 feet)
Distance from house to nearest plot = 3 m (10 feet)
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= Total 17.5 m (57 feet)
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