Dear community,
First of all, hello from my side. I am considering a potential project but, unfortunately, I have very little experience in this area. I have already found a lot of general information online, but overall, I still lack a solid understanding.
Plan: I would like to build two small houses, each approximately 50sqm (540 sq ft), using timber frame construction on a plot of about 1000sqm (0.25 acres) and use them as residential spaces (primary or secondary residence). The foundation will be a simple concrete slab. For wastewater management, I am thinking about using a biological small-scale sewage treatment system. Electricity would need to be connected (but could be generated independently if necessary). The supply should be largely self-sufficient, using wood from our own forest, homegrown fruit and vegetables, chickens, etc.
In short, the idea is that I will inherit a plot of land. The reasons for this, which might seem somewhat unrealistic at first glance, are beside the point but do exist. Generally, as you can tell, this is not intended to be a fully modern single-family house but rather something more along the lines of a tiny house or DIY project, and it should be actively inhabited for the next 7-8 years. My partner in this project has an architect in the family who would be actively involved, which should also be relevant.
My questions are:
1. Is living in this type of house generally permitted?
2. We are not sure whether the plot is even zoned for building and whether it is connected to utilities. Is it possible to apply for approval as a “self-sufficient cabin” without electricity and with a small sewage treatment system? If not, what options do we have and what would the rough costs be?
3. What does the application process look like if we start with a meadow plot and want to carry out the project there?
4. Assuming the land is zoned for building, is the project feasible and what does the approval process look like?
I want to emphasize that we do not intend to live completely off the grid and will pursue normal employment. Financially, we currently have roughly 80,000 with the option of up to 100,000 through a personal loan (which we would prefer to avoid).
Thank you very much for your answers.
Kind regards and have a nice evening
First of all, hello from my side. I am considering a potential project but, unfortunately, I have very little experience in this area. I have already found a lot of general information online, but overall, I still lack a solid understanding.
Plan: I would like to build two small houses, each approximately 50sqm (540 sq ft), using timber frame construction on a plot of about 1000sqm (0.25 acres) and use them as residential spaces (primary or secondary residence). The foundation will be a simple concrete slab. For wastewater management, I am thinking about using a biological small-scale sewage treatment system. Electricity would need to be connected (but could be generated independently if necessary). The supply should be largely self-sufficient, using wood from our own forest, homegrown fruit and vegetables, chickens, etc.
In short, the idea is that I will inherit a plot of land. The reasons for this, which might seem somewhat unrealistic at first glance, are beside the point but do exist. Generally, as you can tell, this is not intended to be a fully modern single-family house but rather something more along the lines of a tiny house or DIY project, and it should be actively inhabited for the next 7-8 years. My partner in this project has an architect in the family who would be actively involved, which should also be relevant.
My questions are:
1. Is living in this type of house generally permitted?
2. We are not sure whether the plot is even zoned for building and whether it is connected to utilities. Is it possible to apply for approval as a “self-sufficient cabin” without electricity and with a small sewage treatment system? If not, what options do we have and what would the rough costs be?
3. What does the application process look like if we start with a meadow plot and want to carry out the project there?
4. Assuming the land is zoned for building, is the project feasible and what does the approval process look like?
I want to emphasize that we do not intend to live completely off the grid and will pursue normal employment. Financially, we currently have roughly 80,000 with the option of up to 100,000 through a personal loan (which we would prefer to avoid).
Thank you very much for your answers.
Kind regards and have a nice evening
H
hanghaus20233 Jan 2024 11:24TZ-Aussteiger schrieb:
Does the type of plot matter here (e.g., orchard meadow)?
RegardsYes.This is called building land. Ideally with a development plan or located within the built-up area according to Section 34.
Better forget about plots outside the built-up area.
No infrastructure means no tiny house either.
TZ-Aussteiger schrieb:
So if it is not designated as building land, for example, there remains the option to register a "organic farm with dog breeding" and try to proceed that way. Simply registering is not enough. You also have to genuinely implement it.
If I remember correctly, the operation also needs to meet a minimum size requirement.
If it’s in an open or rural area, then forget about it.
As far as I know, you are not even allowed to build a permanent shelter for your planned chickens in the outdoor area. You might consider a mobile chicken coop and invest the €100,000 in a high-quality camper instead. But even a garden shed for tools is not permitted in the outdoor area.
For a small-scale agricultural business, you would need to generate some income, which will be very difficult on 1000 m² (0.25 acres)... otherwise, it would just be considered a hobby again.
For a small-scale agricultural business, you would need to generate some income, which will be very difficult on 1000 m² (0.25 acres)... otherwise, it would just be considered a hobby again.