Who has experience with getting eaves height approved at 5.2 m (17 feet) for a hip roof?
We bought a plot of land earlier this year, but unfortunately, we didn’t pay attention to the fine print in the development plan.
Our permitted eaves height is 4.5 m (15 feet), or 5.2 m (17 feet) if it’s a single-pitch roof.
However, a single-pitch roof is not an option for us. We actually want to build a two-full-story house with a hip roof.
Our building plot is located in a small village in the Westerwald region, and most of the plots in the new development area are still unsold. So far, only two houses have been built there.
My question: Does anyone have experience with exemptions to get approval for an eaves height of 5.2 m (17 feet) for a hip roof?
We bought a plot of land earlier this year, but unfortunately, we didn’t pay attention to the fine print in the development plan.
Our permitted eaves height is 4.5 m (15 feet), or 5.2 m (17 feet) if it’s a single-pitch roof.
However, a single-pitch roof is not an option for us. We actually want to build a two-full-story house with a hip roof.
Our building plot is located in a small village in the Westerwald region, and most of the plots in the new development area are still unsold. So far, only two houses have been built there.
My question: Does anyone have experience with exemptions to get approval for an eaves height of 5.2 m (17 feet) for a hip roof?
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TinaPankraz2 Dec 2015 13:15@Bauexperte
The ridge height is 9.5 m (31 feet). A recessed top floor is also allowed, but the eave height is measured at the upper roof or the intersection between the masonry and the roof covering, right?
@Uwe82
Unfortunately, we don’t have that option because otherwise the driveway to the yard would be too steep.
The ridge height is 9.5 m (31 feet). A recessed top floor is also allowed, but the eave height is measured at the upper roof or the intersection between the masonry and the roof covering, right?
@Uwe82
Unfortunately, we don’t have that option because otherwise the driveway to the yard would be too steep.
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Steffen802 Dec 2015 13:25Sorry... but I just have to ask: How can someone buy a plot of land without reading the zoning plan / development plan?!!!!!!!!!!!! *shaking my head*
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TinaPankraz2 Dec 2015 13:33@Steffen80
We reviewed the building permit / planning permission drawing, which stated that there would be 2 full floors. We did not realize that this included a converted attic. We are not construction experts and only 23 years old.
We reviewed the building permit / planning permission drawing, which stated that there would be 2 full floors. We did not realize that this included a converted attic. We are not construction experts and only 23 years old.
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Bauexperte2 Dec 2015 13:49TinaPankraz schrieb:
we are not Bauexperte and only 23 years old ..You are very young; at that age, I was thinking about many things, definitely not building a house If you really want to take on the adventure of building a house at your age and since you may not yet be very aware of potential risks: do yourselves a favor and get professional help from the start! Of course, it costs money, but it is very well invested money, protecting you from being taken advantage of and possibly worse
Best regards, Bauexperte
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Steffen802 Dec 2015 13:49TinaPankraz schrieb:
@Steffen80
We looked at the drawing of the building permit / planning permission, and it stated that there would be 2 full floors. We didn’t realize that this included a converted attic space. We are not construction experts and only 23 years old.Then you simply did not read it. This has nothing to do with being a construction expert or your age. 99% of homebuilders are NOT construction experts. And at 23 years old, you are an adult and should act accordingly.
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Sebastian792 Dec 2015 13:54And what does your "objection" actually contribute to the original poster?