Hello,
Quick question about building a garage on a property boundary in Bavaria when nothing else is specified in the development plan.
The maximum length of 9 m (30 feet) is clear – but are there regulations regarding the width? I only found the rule of a maximum of 50 sqm (540 sq ft) – does this refer to the interior space or the exterior dimensions? Do these 50 sqm always apply to boundary construction?
The average height of 3 m (10 feet) – is it possible to build garage walls up to 3 m (10 feet) and then add a pitched roof, which would result in about 4 m (13 feet) height in the middle of the garage but still an average height clearly over 3 m (10 feet) across the entire garage?
Thanks in advance.
Michael
Quick question about building a garage on a property boundary in Bavaria when nothing else is specified in the development plan.
The maximum length of 9 m (30 feet) is clear – but are there regulations regarding the width? I only found the rule of a maximum of 50 sqm (540 sq ft) – does this refer to the interior space or the exterior dimensions? Do these 50 sqm always apply to boundary construction?
The average height of 3 m (10 feet) – is it possible to build garage walls up to 3 m (10 feet) and then add a pitched roof, which would result in about 4 m (13 feet) height in the middle of the garage but still an average height clearly over 3 m (10 feet) across the entire garage?
Thanks in advance.
Michael
The external dimensions are 50m³ (1,765 ft³). More volume may be possible upon application (neighbor's approval required).
Always
That would, of course, exceed the allowed average height. However, you could apply for an exception, but you will still need the neighbor’s consent.
You must submit a building notification along with your building permit application anyway. So, visit the local building authority first to assess your chances and options.
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MichiQM schrieb:
The average height is 3m (10 ft) – is it possible to build the garage walls up to 3m (10 ft) and put a pitched roof on top?
That would, of course, exceed the allowed average height. However, you could apply for an exception, but you will still need the neighbor’s consent.
You must submit a building notification along with your building permit application anyway. So, visit the local building authority first to assess your chances and options.
MichiQM schrieb:
Are there any regulations regarding the width? No.
MichiQM schrieb:
Is that the interior or exterior dimension? Exterior dimension.
MichiQM schrieb:
Do these 50sqm (540 sq ft) always apply for boundary construction? The 50m² (540 sq ft) relate not to boundary construction but to permit exemption. Up to 50m² (540 sq ft) gross floor area, you do not need a building permit / planning permission.
MichiQM schrieb:
Is it possible to build the garage walls 3m (10 ft) high and put a gable roof on top? That depends on the construction details. The wall height is defined as the intersection of the outer wall with the roof covering. With a standard purlin roof, you can’t build the wall 3m (10 ft) high because the wall height includes the fascia purlin and roof structure.
Otherwise, you’re lucky to want to build in Bavaria. There you can install a roof with up to 70° slope (!) without losing the boundary construction privileges.
Scout schrieb:
50m3 Refers to additionally privileged buildings on boundary lengths over 42m (138 ft).
Scout schrieb:
With that, you obviously violated the average height. No, not in Bavaria; neither for eaves nor gable sides.
Scout schrieb:
You have to submit a building notification or application anyway. Not for gross floor area under 50m² (540 sq ft).
Escroda schrieb:
It depends on the construction method. The wall height is defined as the intersection of the exterior wall with the roof covering. For a typical purlin roof, the wall should not be built up to 3 meters (10 feet) high, since the wall height also includes the wall plate and the roof structure.
Otherwise, you’re lucky with your idea of building in Bavaria. There, you can install a roof with a pitch of up to 70° (!) without losing the setback exemption near the property boundary. Do you have a legal text regarding this?
Thanks and best regards
Mic
BayBO, Article 6, Paragraph 9
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1. Garages including their ancillary rooms with an average wall height of up to 3 m (10 feet) and a total length per property boundary of 9 m (30 feet); for property boundaries longer than 42 m (138 feet), additional detached buildings without living spaces or fireplaces with an average wall height of up to 3 m (10 feet), a gross volume not exceeding 50 m³ (1,765 cubic feet), and a total length per property boundary of 5 m (16 feet); contrary to Paragraph 4, for roof pitches up to 70 degrees, the height of roofs and gable surfaces shall not be taken into account, ...
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1. Garages including their ancillary rooms with an average wall height of up to 3 m (10 feet) and a total length per property boundary of 9 m (30 feet); for property boundaries longer than 42 m (138 feet), additional detached buildings without living spaces or fireplaces with an average wall height of up to 3 m (10 feet), a gross volume not exceeding 50 m³ (1,765 cubic feet), and a total length per property boundary of 5 m (16 feet); contrary to Paragraph 4, for roof pitches up to 70 degrees, the height of roofs and gable surfaces shall not be taken into account, ...
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