Hello everyone,
I have the following question: we want to raise the ground level of our plot. The building height is fine so far, and the garage is planned to be built right on the boundary. However, there is a green strip with a playground next to it.
Is there any way to increase the 3m (10 feet) garage height? From what I have read, the raising of the ground level on the plot is also included in the height calculation.
Question 2: am I allowed to make the garage roof accessible as a balcony?
The house will be built in Baden-Württemberg.
Does anyone have experience with this?
Thank you in advance.
I have the following question: we want to raise the ground level of our plot. The building height is fine so far, and the garage is planned to be built right on the boundary. However, there is a green strip with a playground next to it.
Is there any way to increase the 3m (10 feet) garage height? From what I have read, the raising of the ground level on the plot is also included in the height calculation.
Question 2: am I allowed to make the garage roof accessible as a balcony?
The house will be built in Baden-Württemberg.
Does anyone have experience with this?
Thank you in advance.
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Bauexperte23 Jan 2015 20:46Good evening,
Probably not, as it would affect the setback requirements. However, you could try contacting the owner of the strip of lawn; maybe the seller would agree to a deal precisely for that reason.
This is debated. In principle, every property boundary is off-limits for construction, and this includes land fill. Check your regional building regulations or planning permission rules; there might be exceptions up to about 1.00 m (3 feet) — I have a similar case currently in NRW.
Only if you maintain a 3.00 m (10 feet) distance from the boundary; otherwise, the balcony would also trigger setback requirements.
Regards, Bauexperte
Zeltdach schrieb:
Is there a way to increase the 3m (10 feet) garage height,
Probably not, as it would affect the setback requirements. However, you could try contacting the owner of the strip of lawn; maybe the seller would agree to a deal precisely for that reason.
Zeltdach schrieb:
From what I have read, the land fill also counts?
This is debated. In principle, every property boundary is off-limits for construction, and this includes land fill. Check your regional building regulations or planning permission rules; there might be exceptions up to about 1.00 m (3 feet) — I have a similar case currently in NRW.
Zeltdach schrieb:
Question 2: Am I allowed to design the garage roof as a walkable balcony?
Only if you maintain a 3.00 m (10 feet) distance from the boundary; otherwise, the balcony would also trigger setback requirements.
Regards, Bauexperte
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Bauexperte27 Jan 2015 01:06Good evening,
Yes, by means of a building obligation (Baulast).
In principle yes; but generally it will be more difficult to obtain permission for that.
For a "normal" garage height, yes it does; unless the local development plan explicitly states otherwise. However, if the height is increased with the neighbor’s consent, there might be less space left for the accessible part.
The question that arises here is why you are considering building an accessible garage in the first place? You surely have a garden; do you really think you will use the additional terrace, or is this outdoor area intended for a rental unit?
Edit: My information relates to North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW); it may be handled differently in Baden-Württemberg (BW). Your local planner will certainly be able to answer your questions precisely.
Regards, Bauexperte
Zeltdach schrieb:
Hello, so the owner of the strip of lawn (in my case the municipality) could, with their approval, allow me to build beyond 3m (10 feet)?
Yes, by means of a building obligation (Baulast).
Zeltdach schrieb:
Is the same principle valid for accessing the garage up to the property boundary?
In principle yes; but generally it will be more difficult to obtain permission for that.
Zeltdach schrieb:
If I only make part of the double garage accessible, i.e. accessible up to 3m (10 feet) from the property boundary, this does not trigger the setback requirements, right?
For a "normal" garage height, yes it does; unless the local development plan explicitly states otherwise. However, if the height is increased with the neighbor’s consent, there might be less space left for the accessible part.
The question that arises here is why you are considering building an accessible garage in the first place? You surely have a garden; do you really think you will use the additional terrace, or is this outdoor area intended for a rental unit?
Edit: My information relates to North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW); it may be handled differently in Baden-Württemberg (BW). Your local planner will certainly be able to answer your questions precisely.
Regards, Bauexperte
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