Hello everyone,
I have a plot of land that is about 8.25 m (27 feet) wide. The building area is approximately 8.25 m (27 feet) wide (full width) by 17 m (56 feet) long. However, I do not want to build across the entire width because I want to have a passageway to the garden. I have two floor plans to choose from:
Floor plan 1: 5 m (16 feet) x 17 m (56 feet): Parking spaces would be beside the house, with an approximately 3 m (10 feet) wide driveway running the full length;
Advantage: Window areas on the side. Disadvantage: Cars often need to be rearranged.
Floor plan 2: 7 m (23 feet) x 12 m (39 feet): Parking spaces would be in front of the house. I prefer this layout much more.
Advantage: Cars can enter and exit without considering others.
I like floor plan 2 significantly better since the interior space is more usable.
My question is: Is 1 m (3 feet) on the side enough to get through with, for example, a mini excavator, a wheelbarrow, tools, etc.? I understand that there will be hardly any space on the left and right sides, but what matters most is that I can somehow pass through.
Are there any common problems I might not have thought of?
Who has such a narrow passage and can help ease my concerns? I am really leaning toward floor plan 2.
Thanks and best regards
I have a plot of land that is about 8.25 m (27 feet) wide. The building area is approximately 8.25 m (27 feet) wide (full width) by 17 m (56 feet) long. However, I do not want to build across the entire width because I want to have a passageway to the garden. I have two floor plans to choose from:
Floor plan 1: 5 m (16 feet) x 17 m (56 feet): Parking spaces would be beside the house, with an approximately 3 m (10 feet) wide driveway running the full length;
Advantage: Window areas on the side. Disadvantage: Cars often need to be rearranged.
Floor plan 2: 7 m (23 feet) x 12 m (39 feet): Parking spaces would be in front of the house. I prefer this layout much more.
Advantage: Cars can enter and exit without considering others.
I like floor plan 2 significantly better since the interior space is more usable.
My question is: Is 1 m (3 feet) on the side enough to get through with, for example, a mini excavator, a wheelbarrow, tools, etc.? I understand that there will be hardly any space on the left and right sides, but what matters most is that I can somehow pass through.
Are there any common problems I might not have thought of?
Who has such a narrow passage and can help ease my concerns? I am really leaning toward floor plan 2.
Thanks and best regards
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Ypsi aus NI21 May 2021 14:03Please show the floor plans...
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nordanney21 May 2021 14:18rpc schrieb:
My question is whether 1 meter (3.3 feet) on the side is enough to get through with, for example, a mini excavator, wheelbarrow, tools, etc.? I understand that there will be hardly any space left on either side; what matters to me is just being able to get through somehow. Usually, 1 meter (3.3 feet) is enough for many things. Even small mini excavators can pass through.
rpc schrieb:
I definitely prefer floor plan 2; the spaces inside the house are better usable. So you’ve already made up your mind internally 😉
Without knowing the floor plan right now, 5 meters (16.4 feet) is extremely narrow and hard to organize. For me, it would be a no-go without hesitation if I could have 7 meters (23 feet).
What is more important to you? Comfortable living for 99% of the year, or easier access in the last 1% (how often do you actually need more than one meter (3.3 feet)?)?
Are these the external dimensions? I really can't imagine a house with an external width of 5m (16 feet). After deducting the walls, depending on their thickness, there would only be about 4m to 4.5m (13 to 15 feet) left inside. I would really like to see the floor plan. I would definitely choose the 7x12m (23x39 feet) option.
Not really answerable as is.
What confuses me:
Although that’s not the building window itself (building boundaries are often continuous), if you are allowed to build across the full width, then it would have to be a terraced house plot. In that case, you don’t have the option to “build as wide as you like.” Terraced house plots belong to a row housing development type. This is regulated in the zoning plan (building plan).
Detached or semi-detached buildings have to observe the regional setback distances from boundaries, which are usually 2.5 or 3 meters (8 or 10 feet). I don’t know of other rules or exceptions except where explicitly stated. Please show the site plan including the zoning plan, as well as the floor plans. Where are those from? Windows facing neighbors need to comply with fire safety regulations, which again are governed by the setback distances according to the regional building code.
Could it be that you just googled narrow floor plans without any solid knowledge assuming everything is possible?
Houseboats and mobile homes have interesting floor plans that can work well for 2-3 people.
Google will show you: houseboat Schwan Hammerbrook or houseboats in Hamburg available as holiday rentals.
What confuses me:
rpc schrieb:
Building window is about 8.25 m (27 feet) wide (full width) x 17 m (56 feet) long.
Although that’s not the building window itself (building boundaries are often continuous), if you are allowed to build across the full width, then it would have to be a terraced house plot. In that case, you don’t have the option to “build as wide as you like.” Terraced house plots belong to a row housing development type. This is regulated in the zoning plan (building plan).
Detached or semi-detached buildings have to observe the regional setback distances from boundaries, which are usually 2.5 or 3 meters (8 or 10 feet). I don’t know of other rules or exceptions except where explicitly stated. Please show the site plan including the zoning plan, as well as the floor plans. Where are those from? Windows facing neighbors need to comply with fire safety regulations, which again are governed by the setback distances according to the regional building code.
Could it be that you just googled narrow floor plans without any solid knowledge assuming everything is possible?
Ralle90 schrieb:
I honestly can’t imagine a house with a 5 m (16 feet) exterior width. After subtracting wall thickness, the interior width would only be about 4 to 4.5 m (13 to 15 feet), depending on wall thickness. I would really like to see that floor plan.
Houseboats and mobile homes have interesting floor plans that can work well for 2-3 people.
Google will show you: houseboat Schwan Hammerbrook or houseboats in Hamburg available as holiday rentals.
ypg schrieb:
But if you are allowed to build across the full width, then it would have to be a terraced house plot, and in that case, you don’t have the option to build “as wide as you like.” Terraced houses belong to a continuous building line. This is regulated in the development plan / zoning plan. I don’t think it’s a development plan / zoning plan, but I also don’t believe there are many options—more likely there is an obligation to build on both sides. We are probably talking about this plot: https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/wie-stuetzwand-nachbarwand-nach-abriss-absichern-experte-gesucht.39261/
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