ᐅ Is an interior garage depth of 570 cm sufficient for future cars?

Created on: 28 Dec 2021 13:02
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chipchap
Hello everyone,

we are currently planning to build a double garage with a storage room and are unsure about the interior depth of the garage. Unfortunately, we cannot build endlessly (due to site coverage ratio, etc.) and have therefore considered an interior depth of 570cm (224 inches) as a compromise. Do you also find that sufficient for cars? Of course, more space is always better, but that’s not the question here.

I couldn’t find any information about vehicle lengths with the tailgate open. For example, a Skoda Superb Combi is already 486cm (191 inches) long, and with the trunk open, it’s certainly about 30cm (12 inches) longer. Then I need space to load, plus about 14cm (6 inches) in front to avoid hitting the wall. That leaves approximately 70cm (28 inches) for loading. With a stroller and so on, I suspect it will get cramped in the garage, although I haven’t tested it yet.

What has been your experience?
Thanks
tomtom7929 Dec 2021 13:14
Probably only sedans..
11ant schrieb:

Why should a terrace on top of a garage be counted again as built-up land area?

Because the garage cannot be greened, for example.
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chipchap
29 Dec 2021 13:19
However, it is planned to green the garage. The staircase is included in the floor area ratio, unlike the roof terrace, which is not counted as additional space. This means that the space occupied by the staircase now forms the recess in the garage.
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hanse987
29 Dec 2021 13:37
If the roof terrace cannot be accessed from inside the house, then what is the purpose of the stairs?
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chipchap
29 Dec 2021 13:44
hanse987 schrieb:

Is the roof terrace not accessible from the house, or what is the staircase for?

Exactly. The garage is detached from the house.
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hanse987
29 Dec 2021 14:51
Does the garage have at least a 3m (10 feet) setback from the property boundary? If not, then a roof terrace will not be possible.
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Ysop***
29 Dec 2021 16:34
chipchap schrieb:

Exactly. The garage is separate from the house.

Are you sure you will use the roof terrace? Do you have an amazing view from there? Otherwise, I imagine it could be inconvenient to go down to the bathroom or kitchen first, and then back into the house.