Hello dear experts!
We are allowed to apply for 3 plots of land, then the allocation will be done by lottery. Unfortunately, we are completely overwhelmed and have to submit our preferences in just two weeks.
To the west and north of the development area, there are very busy roads, so those plots are not really an option for us despite planned noise barriers. We are afraid that the traffic noise will still be too noticeable there. All the plots to the south would be great, but unfortunately, they exceed our budget quite a bit. We would rather not live right next to the playground, as we currently do, and find it quite annoying.
We would be so, so grateful if you could help us.
- We would like to build a two-story single-family home of about 180 sqm (1,940 sq ft).
- Like probably everyone, we want to feel relatively “alone” despite being in a large housing development and not have thousands of people able to look into our garden or house.
- We would like the living/dining/kitchen area to have a large glass front facing the garden and want to be able to ‘live’ there with a good feeling, without feeling observed — the same also applies to the garden.
- Is it better to choose a plot with the south facing the back of the house or the front?
- We could imagine bordering the plot with a fence and taller growing trees; would that be allowed if the garden were in front of the house? (See local building regulations points 6+7)
- What would be your 3 favorite plots? A plot size of up to about 700 sqm (7,535 sq ft) would be feasible, smaller would also be fine if it is well located and allows for privacy.
Oh man, this is such an important decision.. Many, many thanks for your help! THANK YOU!
We are allowed to apply for 3 plots of land, then the allocation will be done by lottery. Unfortunately, we are completely overwhelmed and have to submit our preferences in just two weeks.
To the west and north of the development area, there are very busy roads, so those plots are not really an option for us despite planned noise barriers. We are afraid that the traffic noise will still be too noticeable there. All the plots to the south would be great, but unfortunately, they exceed our budget quite a bit. We would rather not live right next to the playground, as we currently do, and find it quite annoying.
We would be so, so grateful if you could help us.
- We would like to build a two-story single-family home of about 180 sqm (1,940 sq ft).
- Like probably everyone, we want to feel relatively “alone” despite being in a large housing development and not have thousands of people able to look into our garden or house.
- We would like the living/dining/kitchen area to have a large glass front facing the garden and want to be able to ‘live’ there with a good feeling, without feeling observed — the same also applies to the garden.
- Is it better to choose a plot with the south facing the back of the house or the front?
- We could imagine bordering the plot with a fence and taller growing trees; would that be allowed if the garden were in front of the house? (See local building regulations points 6+7)
- What would be your 3 favorite plots? A plot size of up to about 700 sqm (7,535 sq ft) would be feasible, smaller would also be fine if it is well located and allows for privacy.
Oh man, this is such an important decision.. Many, many thanks for your help! THANK YOU!
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UnserGlueck4 Jul 2021 07:5411ant schrieb:
Are there elevation details for this building area?
Which areas or streets is it connected to? (I don’t see much “context” or “larger-scale” integration.) The land slopes very gently from north to south. Sorry, this is probably not a very professional answer, but I couldn’t find precise data on this.
11ant schrieb:
Are there elevation details for this building area?
Which areas or streets is it connected to? (I don’t see much “context” or “larger-scale” integration.) It slopes fairly evenly from north to south. This is probably not a great statement, but again, I couldn’t find exact data.
To the west, there is a fairly busy bypass road, with open fields beyond it. To the north, another relief road is being built, with schools located beyond that. In the northeast, a large supermarket is being renovated, and the city starts to the east. Noise barriers have been installed in these directions. To the south, there is currently a small field, which could theoretically be developed at some point, followed by an existing residential area.
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hampshire4 Jul 2021 07:57The decision would be very easy for me: a slightly smaller house and a southern-facing plot. This way, the budget also fits. A few more square meters can be well compensated by good architecture. A less favorable location cannot.
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UnserGlueck4 Jul 2021 07:58ypg schrieb:
Consider the scenario that the project presents: Your dream home on a plot of land where it fits and where you plan to live for the next 30 years. Nothing else matters at first. During the construction phase, you get to know your future neighbors and build friendships. A neighbor who is attentive is invaluable.That’s exactly how we would want it as well. Unfortunately, we somehow lack the imagination to picture a house on any of the plots.
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UnserGlueck4 Jul 2021 08:06hampshire schrieb:
The decision would be very easy for me: a slightly smaller house and a south-facing plot. That way, the budget also fits. A few more square meters can be well compensated with good architecture. A worse location cannot. Thanks for the tip! At first, the 30,000 euros difference between, for example, 18 and 51 feels like a lot. And it’s possible that eventually something could be built next to 51, but unfortunately, that is not known yet. We actually considered exactly that yesterday but then thought that maybe more money invested in the house and garden would be more important than in the land? Are we making a mistake in our thinking? Ideally, of course, we would like to try to get a south-facing plot, but we thought that would be too unrealistic within our budget. However, if you can save money with good architecture and it comes out the same in the end... 🤨
motorradsilke schrieb:
I would choose 18 to 20 if I couldn’t afford the southern plots. Access from the north, position the house as far north as possible, and place the living area and garden on the bright south to west side. Add a hedge towards the neighbors if preferred. Or build smaller, 140–160 sq m (1,500–1,700 sq ft) instead of 180 sq m (1,940 sq ft), and go for a preferred plot.
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Hausbautraum204 Jul 2021 08:14€30,000 roughly corresponds to a 12m² (130 sq ft) house. So instead of 180m² (1,940 sq ft) for €500,000, you get just 168m² (1,810 sq ft) for €470,000, which is more than enough...
What criteria are used for the allocation?
Tactically, I would have approached it completely differently and chosen the "least popular" plots to increase my chances of getting any plot at all ;-)
What criteria are used for the allocation?
Tactically, I would have approached it completely differently and chosen the "least popular" plots to increase my chances of getting any plot at all ;-)
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