ᐅ Buy a Plot of Land in Potsdam with Huge Oak Trees?

Hello dear forum,

Could you please share any concerns you might have about whether the oak trees on the property could cause any problems?

There is no availability of plots in Potsdam, so unfortunately the price is justified.

What is the floor area ratio there? And if the trees are protected under a nature conservation ordinance, you have to maintain distances and protect the trees during construction work, which will further reduce the usable area.

From a trunk diameter of 19 cm (7.5 inches), the tree protection regulations in Brandenburg require extensive protective measures:

It is prohibited to remove, damage, significantly alter the structure of, or otherwise cause lasting harm to protected trees. Any impact on the root area of protected trees that could lead to lasting damage or the death of the tree is also forbidden. The root area of a tree is defined as the ground area beneath the tree’s crown edge (crown drip line) plus an additional 1.50 meters (5 feet) on all sides, or for columnar shapes, an additional five meters (16 feet) in all directions.

That leaves hardly any space for a tiny house.

LuisaSto schrieb:

Could the oak trees on the property cause any problems?

They’re just standing there. I haven’t seen any aggressive oaks yet...
But in autumn, they’ll drop a lot of acorns, which can hurt if they hit you on the head. Towards winter, the fallen leaves can make the surroundings look untidy.

LuisaSto schrieb:

There is no supply of plots in Potsdam, so unfortunately the price is justified.

The question is how you plan to build on this plot and what your requirements are. Also, whether the trees are allowed to be removed (which I wouldn’t recommend). Then you can decide if the price is reasonable – of course, also depending on the location of the property.
A nice house along the northern boundary with the neighbor will give you a great garden facing south (yes, nice and warm in summer...) or west-facing. You can enjoy shade from the trees while having breakfast on the terrace.

nordanney schrieb:

The question is how you can build on this plot and what your wishes are.

Don’t worry about the oaks: https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundriss-schlauchhaus-l-form-dreieckiges-grundstueck-samt-eiche.29277/

nordanney schrieb:

And whether the trees are allowed to be removed (which I wouldn’t support). Then you can decide if the price is reasonable—of course, also depending on the location of the plot.

I wouldn’t support cutting down the trees either. My main concern is how much overall budget the original poster has here. For example, if it were only about 2 million total, in my opinion the value of the house would not be in a healthy balance with the total value of the property. And where such wealthy neighbors live, the cost of living is significant too. There, a soda at the pizzeria can easily cost as much as cheap champagne elsewhere. Any kid who is driven to kindergarten in a Cayenne instead of a Bentayga is practically already socially outcast. Better the kings from Turmstraße than the lower-class family from Schloßallee.

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11ant schrieb:

I also wouldn’t agree with cutting down the trees.

The northern neighbor has at least cut down some trees as well.

11ant schrieb:

My main concern is how much total budget the OP has here. For example, if the total were only around 2 million, in my opinion the value of the house would not stand in a reasonable relation to the overall value of the property.

Most of the neighbors have also built only "standard" houses—although on about one-third of the lot size being discussed here.

@OP: Yes, the price is probably appropriate. I also just checked the current land value guideline, which roughly corresponds to the purchase price.