ᐅ Bungalow – does building one on this type of plot make sense?
Created on: 10 Oct 2019 10:21
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Niriach
Hello Forum,
I just signed up and would appreciate your thoughts on the following:
We have the opportunity to acquire a plot of land near Cologne, about 650 sqm (approximately 7,000 sq ft) in size (see sketch).
It is currently developed but would need to be demolished, so we would have to build anew.
The zoning plan requirements are:
Single-storey, base height max. 0.3 m (1 ft), eaves height above base max. 3.50 m (11.5 ft), floor area ratio 0.7, roof pitch 25-30°, detached building.
Do you think it’s possible to fit a practical bungalow for a family of four within these limits? A basement—well, that would be great, but probably too expensive...
Can you quickly think of any contractors who are good at delivering this kind of project? The idea is also to preserve some outdoor space on the plot.
Do you need any additional information to answer this? I can try to provide it.
Thank you
I just signed up and would appreciate your thoughts on the following:
We have the opportunity to acquire a plot of land near Cologne, about 650 sqm (approximately 7,000 sq ft) in size (see sketch).
It is currently developed but would need to be demolished, so we would have to build anew.
The zoning plan requirements are:
Single-storey, base height max. 0.3 m (1 ft), eaves height above base max. 3.50 m (11.5 ft), floor area ratio 0.7, roof pitch 25-30°, detached building.
Do you think it’s possible to fit a practical bungalow for a family of four within these limits? A basement—well, that would be great, but probably too expensive...
Can you quickly think of any contractors who are good at delivering this kind of project? The idea is also to preserve some outdoor space on the plot.
Do you need any additional information to answer this? I can try to provide it.
Thank you
Niriach schrieb:
But yes, all of this should still somehow remain within a reasonable financial framework, I would say.I took a closer look at the plot. The location is indeed ideal for Cologne fans, and the building possibilities are more than adequate. Some neighbors seem to have not adhered to the zoning plan regulations, which strengthens my assumption that the zoning plan no longer plays a role. Since the neighboring house is not that old, there must be a building encumbrance (extension or setback area easement) on the plot; otherwise, the boundary construction would not have been approved.
However, the parcel is not 650m² (7,000 sq ft), but 697m² (7,500 sq ft), and this does not even include the 30m² (320 sq ft) of the parcel required for access. If the purchase price is based on square meters, it becomes quite expensive.
Nordlys schrieb:
That’s the way South Germans are.Well, Jena and the Cologne Bay only seem southern German from your perspective. The plot’s dimensions look more northern German to me, but the price fits yours.However, the plot is not 650m² (7070 sq ft), but 697m² (7500 sq ft), and this does not even include the 30m² (320 sq ft) of the adjoining plot necessary for development.
@Escroda One more question for you, if I may: Why do you think the additional plot is still needed for development? There is already a house on it, right? Why would I need to acquire the additional plot?
@Escroda One more question for you, if I may: Why do you think the additional plot is still needed for development? There is already a house on it, right? Why would I need to acquire the additional plot?
Plot 352 has an area of 697m² (7,506 sq ft) but has no direct access to public roads because plot 351, with its 30m² (323 sq ft), completely blocks the street access. Since no one other than the owner of plot 352 is likely to be interested in owning plot 351, it will probably be sold together with it.
You might want to agree on an overall price independent of the square meter size, as the demolition costs will need to be deducted anyway and should be negotiated. If these are acquaintances, this should be possible.
You might want to agree on an overall price independent of the square meter size, as the demolition costs will need to be deducted anyway and should be negotiated. If these are acquaintances, this should be possible.
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