ᐅ No building permit or planning permission for parking space due to climate protection?

Created on: 1 Sep 2023 20:04
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BauPaar
BauPaar1 Sep 2023 20:04
Hello,

As part of an informal preliminary inquiry with the city administration (in Lower Saxony, if relevant), it was argued that the city aims to help its citizens achieve a mobility transition away from private motorized transport. Therefore, they do not recommend building a parking space, as it also has negative impacts on the local microclimate, soil functions, and drainage.

What about a caravan or motorhome—would it no longer be allowed to be parked on one’s own property?

A water-permeable surface is definitely planned, so more permeable than fully sealed; would that count as an argument?

What if a wallbox is installed exactly there (and actually used), not directly in front of the garage to avoid constant repositioning—wouldn’t that be an argument? The public transport in this city is by no means good enough to completely forgo a vehicle. We’re not talking about being “in the middle of Barmbek,” but rather about a roughly 10-minute walk to a bus that runs infrequently.

On the other hand, a certain number of parking spaces per residential unit are required, right? Okay, there is no development plan here, but there certainly must be a statewide regulation for regulated Germany (Lower Saxony)?

Since 4 minutes have now passed: true, §47 of the Lower Saxony Building Code, but unfortunately without specific numbers like “1.5 parking spaces per residential unit,” as seen elsewhere.

But surely an actively used garage can hardly be blocked by a (commercial van) motorhome, the second small parking space can’t even be used by, for example, a Passat estate (too tight), and blocking a window certainly cannot be tolerated? Ah, I see, time to draw another sketch...
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WilderSueden
1 Sep 2023 20:49
Huh? A gravel area is sufficient for a motorhome; it doesn't require a building permit or planning permission. And if you don’t apply for anything, nothing can be rejected.
BauPaar1 Sep 2023 21:04
The driveway (sidewalk crossing) would, however, be necessary...

Would a grass paver grid with gravel underneath need to be approved (or more precisely: could it be prohibited)?
BauPaar1 Sep 2023 21:34
BauPaar schrieb:

Ah, I can see it now, time to draw another sketch...

So, I’ve drawn it and now I’m also writing the minimum word count...
Floor plan: Private house with terrace, conservatory, garage, parking space, driveway, sidewalk.
Nida35a1 Sep 2023 21:35
For a camper van, 4 grass pavers directly under the 4 wheels are sufficient, placed on a lawn or grass.
Nida35a1 Sep 2023 21:39
If you drive in there and don’t block the windows, as mentioned, no one can object to four grass pavers.