Hi everyone,
I have the opportunity to build a bungalow, but the zoning plan is quite puzzling to me, and I don’t yet have a clear idea of how to make the best use of it. Here’s what I have been able to gather from the zoning plan:
- mandatory single-story
- setback floors (setback storeys) are not allowed
- mandatory flat roof
- roof height 5.50 m (18 ft)
- the plot size is 500 sqm (5380 sq ft)
I’m not a professional, but why allow a building height of 5.50 m (18 ft) and require a single story with no setback floors? Since I would like to keep some garden space on the plot, I wanted to try to incorporate a second level to save footprint area. Desired living area is about 170 sqm (1830 sq ft), either with a basement apartment, which as far as I know shouldn’t be a problem, or a kind of gallery that would be enclosed within the 5.50 m (18 ft) height inside the building. But is it allowed to locate living spaces in such a “gallery”? Maybe that’s the wrong term, but it would basically be a second level without being classified as a full storey according to the building code.
Has anyone had a similar issue or seen a good solution somewhere? Ideas and suggestions are very welcome.
Thank you
Alex190110
I have the opportunity to build a bungalow, but the zoning plan is quite puzzling to me, and I don’t yet have a clear idea of how to make the best use of it. Here’s what I have been able to gather from the zoning plan:
- mandatory single-story
- setback floors (setback storeys) are not allowed
- mandatory flat roof
- roof height 5.50 m (18 ft)
- the plot size is 500 sqm (5380 sq ft)
I’m not a professional, but why allow a building height of 5.50 m (18 ft) and require a single story with no setback floors? Since I would like to keep some garden space on the plot, I wanted to try to incorporate a second level to save footprint area. Desired living area is about 170 sqm (1830 sq ft), either with a basement apartment, which as far as I know shouldn’t be a problem, or a kind of gallery that would be enclosed within the 5.50 m (18 ft) height inside the building. But is it allowed to locate living spaces in such a “gallery”? Maybe that’s the wrong term, but it would basically be a second level without being classified as a full storey according to the building code.
Has anyone had a similar issue or seen a good solution somewhere? Ideas and suggestions are very welcome.
Thank you
Alex190110
Escroda schrieb:
Is there no more land available in WA 5?Finally, a genuine bungalow plot here, and Escroda recommends a two-story building ops:
If you find a bungalow comfortable, then go for it. 5.50 meters (18 feet) is the maximum height allowed, but you don’t have to use the full height.
However, I would definitely only proceed with an architect.
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Alex19011023 Jul 2019 18:13Escroda schrieb:
In my opinion, not a good idea – complicated and against the planners’ intentions. I think an architect will probably talk you out of it.
Is there really no available plot left in WA 5? Yes, I agree that would probably be a difficult route. I would prefer a clear rejection of the idea rather than not trying at all. I like the gallery idea because this plot is completely open on one side towards a large field, so it would offer, in my opinion, a great view, even if it only ended up being a small workspace or office there.
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Alex19011023 Jul 2019 18:20Escroda schrieb:
Is there no land left in WA 5?Unfortunately, no, all the plots are gone immediately. I'm glad that after waiting almost 4 years, I was able to secure something at all.Alex190110 schrieb:
I like the gallery idea because this plot is completely open on one side facing a spacious field, so I think you would have a great view, But you must not stand there, or else you will only be looking at the intersection of the wall and ceiling when you are standing on your gallery.
