ᐅ Which plot would you choose? Single-family home with a double garage
Created on: 13 Apr 2025 20:49
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Buddy90
Hello everyone!
I’m planning to build a new house.
It will be a single-family home (about 150m² (1,615 sq ft)) with a double garage.
I have registered for two plots of land, and the allocation decision will be made on Tuesday.
Favorite 1: Number 83
Favorite 2: Number 80
Since I built a house only six years ago, I have unfortunately moved to the bottom of the social housing priority list. Most likely, plot 83 will be taken before I get the chance (the marketer is still waiting for documents from other interested parties).
However, there are apparently no other interested parties for plot number 80, so my chances there are quite good!
The downside of plot 83 would be a row of trees that (exactly as marked) run along the front of the house/driveway/garden… which would negatively affect the planned photovoltaic system.
On the other hand, it has good dimensions.
The downside of plot 80 is its unusual “shape.”
But would it still be possible to build a nice house with a double garage there?
It would probably be better for photovoltaic yield, and being in a cul-de-sac would mean more peace and quiet.
The plot is also somewhat cheaper overall compared to 83.
I don’t need a large garden.
What do you think?
I’m attaching a plan for you.
I’m planning to build a new house.
It will be a single-family home (about 150m² (1,615 sq ft)) with a double garage.
I have registered for two plots of land, and the allocation decision will be made on Tuesday.
Favorite 1: Number 83
Favorite 2: Number 80
Since I built a house only six years ago, I have unfortunately moved to the bottom of the social housing priority list. Most likely, plot 83 will be taken before I get the chance (the marketer is still waiting for documents from other interested parties).
However, there are apparently no other interested parties for plot number 80, so my chances there are quite good!
The downside of plot 83 would be a row of trees that (exactly as marked) run along the front of the house/driveway/garden… which would negatively affect the planned photovoltaic system.
On the other hand, it has good dimensions.
The downside of plot 80 is its unusual “shape.”
But would it still be possible to build a nice house with a double garage there?
It would probably be better for photovoltaic yield, and being in a cul-de-sac would mean more peace and quiet.
The plot is also somewhat cheaper overall compared to 83.
I don’t need a large garden.
What do you think?
I’m attaching a plan for you.
hanghaus2023 schrieb:
7+8 =15 should not be a problem in my opinion.It should be possible as a boundary development. However, in Lower Saxony (NDS), you are only allowed to build on the boundary if the outbuilding has a maximum area of 36 sqm (387 sq ft). Therefore, 7x8 is not allowed.M
MachsSelbst15 Apr 2025 13:58Double garages unfortunately are not suitable for plots smaller than 600 to 700 m² (6,458 to 7,535 sq ft).
Buddy90 schrieb:
I must have missed the 36m² (387 sq ft) limit. Thanks for the tip. This kind of regulation is found in the regional building code or elsewhere and also applies to the other plot.
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MachsSelbst15 Apr 2025 21:45There’s not much room for creativity here.
Position the house 10-13m (33-43 feet) from the street within the building setback line, place a double garage (does it have to be within the building setback according to the development plan?) either to the left or right as a boundary building next to it, and that’s it.
If the 150m² (1,615 sq ft) house has typical dimensions, you’ll have 3-6m (10-20 feet) of "garden" space to the north side, depending on the distance from the street.
The terrace and garden should face south—that makes sense. Jokes aside, the main garden or terrace must be there. The street likely won’t have much traffic, and according to the plans, the existing large trees provide good shade. So you probably won’t need to plant your own trees on the property, unless it’s required by the development plan.
However, this conflicts a bit with your idea of having a large "yard"—realistically, let’s call it a paved parking area in front of the house or garage. That’s more suitable for farmhouses or manor houses situated on 3,000m² (32,300 sq ft) of land, where 100 or 200m² (1,075 or 2,150 sq ft) can be sacrificed for the paved yard. On these small plots, you should give up that idea.
Position the house 10-13m (33-43 feet) from the street within the building setback line, place a double garage (does it have to be within the building setback according to the development plan?) either to the left or right as a boundary building next to it, and that’s it.
If the 150m² (1,615 sq ft) house has typical dimensions, you’ll have 3-6m (10-20 feet) of "garden" space to the north side, depending on the distance from the street.
The terrace and garden should face south—that makes sense. Jokes aside, the main garden or terrace must be there. The street likely won’t have much traffic, and according to the plans, the existing large trees provide good shade. So you probably won’t need to plant your own trees on the property, unless it’s required by the development plan.
However, this conflicts a bit with your idea of having a large "yard"—realistically, let’s call it a paved parking area in front of the house or garage. That’s more suitable for farmhouses or manor houses situated on 3,000m² (32,300 sq ft) of land, where 100 or 200m² (1,075 or 2,150 sq ft) can be sacrificed for the paved yard. On these small plots, you should give up that idea.
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