ᐅ Garage built taller than specified in the building permit/planning permission
Created on: 23 May 2022 08:29
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Nixwill2
Hello everyone,
In our building application, we specified the garage with a height of 2.68 meters (8 feet 9 inches) for some reason. The garage is properly located at the edge of the property on the area designated as GA in the development plan.
Would it be possible to build the garage 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches) high instead, contrary to the application, or do we have to stick to the approved plans? The construction is taking place in Baden-Württemberg.
The question arises because we are quite certain that we will not actually build a garage there. Instead, a carport is planned, which will be greened. Therefore, we would like to make use of the maximum permitted height.
Best regards
In our building application, we specified the garage with a height of 2.68 meters (8 feet 9 inches) for some reason. The garage is properly located at the edge of the property on the area designated as GA in the development plan.
Would it be possible to build the garage 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches) high instead, contrary to the application, or do we have to stick to the approved plans? The construction is taking place in Baden-Württemberg.
The question arises because we are quite certain that we will not actually build a garage there. Instead, a carport is planned, which will be greened. Therefore, we would like to make use of the maximum permitted height.
Best regards
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Pinkiponk25 May 2022 08:28Nixwill2 schrieb:
Are you going to create a separate DIY thread for this? 🙂 I’d be very interested in the planning, how it works out, what it ultimately costs, and whether you would do it again, etc. I haven’t thought about that yet, but I’m happy to share all the information here. I’m not sure about a separate thread—only if there isn’t an existing older thread I could join... I consider myself boldly confident as a learning system. ;-)
So far, I know that I want a gate (not just a door) on both the front and back sides, so that it’s possible to drive through to the garden in the back if needed. Also, I’d like a green roof with roof windows, since on one side we have to go without windows and on the other side we want to avoid windows. If you do it yourself, the costs, including sectional doors and roof windows, remain manageable.
Nixwill2 schrieb:
When are you planning to start? As soon as the scaffolding is removed, we want to start planning and working out the details. That could be around mid to late July. The scaffolding is still up right now because the exterior plastering still needs to be done.
Nixwill2 schrieb:
Additionally, we had another carport planned directly next to the house, which will be built together with the house and also beautifies our entrance area 🙂. Beautifies or protects? I’m looking forward to pictures, because I can’t imagine a carport or garage enhancing a house’s appearance, but I’m happy to be convinced otherwise.
We are really hopeful: beautiful 🙂.
It’s not a standalone carport in the usual sense, but rather an oversized entrance canopy to allow loading and unloading while staying dry during rain. Additionally, it also serves as a privacy screen on the north side, where there is an unattractive wall about 2m (6.5 feet) high, with the neighbor’s house visible above it. We also want to place trash bins and similar items underneath, well concealed...
So it has a few functions and hopefully will look nice.
I’m already keeping my fingers crossed for your project!
It’s not a standalone carport in the usual sense, but rather an oversized entrance canopy to allow loading and unloading while staying dry during rain. Additionally, it also serves as a privacy screen on the north side, where there is an unattractive wall about 2m (6.5 feet) high, with the neighbor’s house visible above it. We also want to place trash bins and similar items underneath, well concealed...
So it has a few functions and hopefully will look nice.
I’m already keeping my fingers crossed for your project!
driver55 schrieb:
But that is exactly what the building authority is interested in (at least in Baden-Württemberg). This prevents traffic obstruction… The 5-meter (5.5 yards) distance is basically mandatory anyway. (Exceptions are regulated by the development plan.) As far as I know, every building code includes the 5 meters in front of the garage. Including Baden-Württemberg! (Section 4, paragraph 1)
Does the building code have specific regulations for electric gates? I’m not aware of any.
Maybe check your development plan?
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WilderSueden25 May 2022 13:15According to the State Building Code BW §4 paragraph (1), in my opinion, it means something quite different. It refers to having a spot where you can access your property from the street. A driveway corner (like we have) is sufficient for this. There is no mention of keeping space free in front.
In our case, the building authority states the following:
The building envelopes are quite generous here, and practically everything except the sightlines directly on the street is allowed.
In our case, the building authority states the following:
The building envelopes are quite generous here, and practically everything except the sightlines directly on the street is allowed.
WilderSueden schrieb:
According to the state building code BW §4 para (1)Oops, I misread that as well 🙂Unfortunately, I don’t have time to look into it further right now, but you are definitely correct!
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