ᐅ According to the building regulations, it is a single-story Mediterranean-style villa?

Hello,

if the building guidelines require a single-story structure, is it possible to build a Mediterranean-style villa there with a full ground floor and an upper floor covering two-thirds of the area (hip roof with a 22° roof pitch)?

Good luck

Hello,

I think it depends on the exact wording! Not every storey is a full storey (which you are also relying on), but what if only one "storey" is actually allowed? Besides that, there are of course factors like maximum ridge height, eave height, roof pitch, etc., which can enforce certain construction methods. Which federal state is this?

In fact, you can sometimes bypass adding a second full storey with a recessed storey if its area is significantly smaller compared to the full storey below!

Best regards,
Traumhaus2013

Thank you...

I want to build in Lower Saxony (Hannover).
Okay, then I will take a closer look at the exact values...

At the moment, I’m already in a bit of a dilemma... is it better to have a better plot and location or a larger house? Not so easy.
In central Hannover, it’s really difficult to find plots (I have a reservation for one), and if you do, they are insanely expensive, so you can’t even afford a waterproof concrete shell. Otherwise, you have to choose a plot a bit further out and can build a larger house with a basement. Well...
Despite searching for a long time and even having a reservation (but not a firm commitment), I’m still uncertain.

Did you also find this decision difficult?

Hello,

HausNeugi schrieb:
If according to the development regulations only one story is allowed, can you build a Mediterranean villa with a full ground floor and an upper floor covering two-thirds of the area (hip roof with 22° roof pitch)?

In general – regardless of the federal state – you can build a two-story house on any plot if the second floor is not a full floor but a recessed (setback) floor; meaning 63% of the ground floor area. For the roof pitch, you must follow the specifications of the zoning plan. However, this rule only applies to detached single-family houses. For semi-detached houses, you always have to adapt to the neighboring building when adding a second unit. If both parties decide simultaneously on the recessed floor option – which, in my opinion, doesn’t really make much sense for semi-detached houses – it is naturally possible.

Basically, you should first decide on the direction of your project, as I read in your last response. And – if you don’t mind me saying – inform yourself a bit more about the building process.

Kind regards

Thank you.

Oh, it’s just a balance between reason and dream...

I decided to go with reason, meaning a central location with access to suburban trains and rail connections...

By the way, I have helped build a house twice with my parents (so I have some hands-on experience), but I never took care of the plans, regulations, etc.

Fortunately, this building plot does not require adjacent development... you are allowed to build on one-third of the lot within the designated building zone... the only requirement is a single-story structure...

Best regards