Hello fellow building enthusiasts,
We recently purchased two plots of land where a small new residential area (11 single-family homes) is being developed. We are planning to build a townhouse with a living space of about 160 sqm (1,722 sq ft).
You might be wondering why two plots... One parcel was too small for a detached single-family home, so we bought two because we wanted a bit more space in the garden.
One parcel measures 305 sqm (3,284 sq ft) and the other 267 sqm (2,875 sq ft). Together we have 572 sqm (6,159 sq ft) (parcels 1654 and 1656). Including access paths, the total area is 622 sqm (6,695 sq ft). The plots are approximately 19 meters (62 feet) deep and 30 meters (98 feet) wide.
Now to our questions:
How can we position the house most advantageously on the plots?
The driveway access to the houses is planned from the Southwest street (plot 1652). The street there is 4.5 meters (15 feet) wide. On the Northeast side, a 2-meter (6.5 feet) wide pedestrian walkway is planned.
The blue line in the drawing marks the building boundary. There is no need to maintain a 3-meter (10 feet) setback from the pedestrian walkway; 1.5 to 2 meters (5 to 6.5 feet) are sufficient here. I think the most favorable placement would be to position the house in the Northeast corner with the main entrance facing the pedestrian walkway, so we could have the entire garden on the Southwest side.
How can the garage be positioned conveniently in this layout?
I think the garage would make most sense placed along the boundary of the neighboring plot 1653.
I have sketched four different options that we have considered.
Option 1:
If we place the garage directly attached to the house, we would have to enter the house through the back door of the garage every time, and there would only be space for one parking spot in front of the garage, which is not ideal for two cars.
Option 2:
A garage positioned with some distance from the house. This would allow space for a second parking spot. However, with this option, we would need to fence off the garden area near the parking spots to prevent direct views into the garden. We would also be losing a lot of usable space and would have to pave the path leading to the front and the area in front of the house and garage.
Option 3:
Similar to option 2, but with the fencing arranged differently. The garden area next to the garage could still be used as garden space, but we would have to go through the garden gate every time from the garage to reach the house entrance.
In all three options, the pathways to the house entrance are quite long.
Additionally, I have never seen a garage positioned with its back wall facing the side of the house entrance. Usually, the garage door faces the side of the house entrance, or the house entrance is placed on the side adjacent to the garage.
Option 4:
The option we like best is access to the garage via the pedestrian walkway. The walkway was originally planned as a footpath and will be paved 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide during site development. We could widen it by about 1 meter (3 feet), making it a 3-meter (10 feet) wide driveway/walkway that could be used to drive into the garage. We would need to pave that additional meter ourselves and shift the house one meter (3 feet) further, which would not be a problem given the size of the plot. According to the development plan and information from the city, this would be perfectly allowed. We have pedestrian, vehicle access, and utility easements benefiting the residents for this walkway. With this option, we could place the garage directly attached to the house and use the second parking spot in front of the utility room window.
Options 1 to 3 might be possible if the house entrance is placed on the garage side, but then I’m not sure how we would need to change the floor plan.
How would you position the house and garage? Maybe you can help us with some new ideas to move forward.
We recently purchased two plots of land where a small new residential area (11 single-family homes) is being developed. We are planning to build a townhouse with a living space of about 160 sqm (1,722 sq ft).
You might be wondering why two plots... One parcel was too small for a detached single-family home, so we bought two because we wanted a bit more space in the garden.
One parcel measures 305 sqm (3,284 sq ft) and the other 267 sqm (2,875 sq ft). Together we have 572 sqm (6,159 sq ft) (parcels 1654 and 1656). Including access paths, the total area is 622 sqm (6,695 sq ft). The plots are approximately 19 meters (62 feet) deep and 30 meters (98 feet) wide.
Now to our questions:
How can we position the house most advantageously on the plots?
The driveway access to the houses is planned from the Southwest street (plot 1652). The street there is 4.5 meters (15 feet) wide. On the Northeast side, a 2-meter (6.5 feet) wide pedestrian walkway is planned.
The blue line in the drawing marks the building boundary. There is no need to maintain a 3-meter (10 feet) setback from the pedestrian walkway; 1.5 to 2 meters (5 to 6.5 feet) are sufficient here. I think the most favorable placement would be to position the house in the Northeast corner with the main entrance facing the pedestrian walkway, so we could have the entire garden on the Southwest side.
How can the garage be positioned conveniently in this layout?
I think the garage would make most sense placed along the boundary of the neighboring plot 1653.
I have sketched four different options that we have considered.
Option 1:
If we place the garage directly attached to the house, we would have to enter the house through the back door of the garage every time, and there would only be space for one parking spot in front of the garage, which is not ideal for two cars.
Option 2:
A garage positioned with some distance from the house. This would allow space for a second parking spot. However, with this option, we would need to fence off the garden area near the parking spots to prevent direct views into the garden. We would also be losing a lot of usable space and would have to pave the path leading to the front and the area in front of the house and garage.
Option 3:
Similar to option 2, but with the fencing arranged differently. The garden area next to the garage could still be used as garden space, but we would have to go through the garden gate every time from the garage to reach the house entrance.
In all three options, the pathways to the house entrance are quite long.
Additionally, I have never seen a garage positioned with its back wall facing the side of the house entrance. Usually, the garage door faces the side of the house entrance, or the house entrance is placed on the side adjacent to the garage.
Option 4:
The option we like best is access to the garage via the pedestrian walkway. The walkway was originally planned as a footpath and will be paved 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide during site development. We could widen it by about 1 meter (3 feet), making it a 3-meter (10 feet) wide driveway/walkway that could be used to drive into the garage. We would need to pave that additional meter ourselves and shift the house one meter (3 feet) further, which would not be a problem given the size of the plot. According to the development plan and information from the city, this would be perfectly allowed. We have pedestrian, vehicle access, and utility easements benefiting the residents for this walkway. With this option, we could place the garage directly attached to the house and use the second parking spot in front of the utility room window.
Options 1 to 3 might be possible if the house entrance is placed on the garage side, but then I’m not sure how we would need to change the floor plan.
How would you position the house and garage? Maybe you can help us with some new ideas to move forward.
Hm.
First thought: why do – warning, stereotype alert – “Germans” always seem so worried about someone looking into their garden? Do you often sunbathe naked out there? Or do you want to bury your gold bars without anyone seeing? Sorry, I just don’t get it. But well, if someone likes to barricade themselves in, they can do so (as long as the building permit/planning permission allows it and they are not my neighbor ).
Second thought: do you think you will only receive one package delivery like this? I find option 2 the most sensible, meaning a proper access from the street to the house.
I don’t know the layout of the first floor, but wouldn’t it make more sense to swap the entrance and the toilet?
First thought: why do – warning, stereotype alert – “Germans” always seem so worried about someone looking into their garden? Do you often sunbathe naked out there? Or do you want to bury your gold bars without anyone seeing? Sorry, I just don’t get it. But well, if someone likes to barricade themselves in, they can do so (as long as the building permit/planning permission allows it and they are not my neighbor ).
Second thought: do you think you will only receive one package delivery like this? I find option 2 the most sensible, meaning a proper access from the street to the house.
I don’t know the layout of the first floor, but wouldn’t it make more sense to swap the entrance and the toilet?
Regarding point 1, it’s not just about fencing to separate from the neighbors, but also about our child and the children who will be visiting. They need to be able to play safely in the garden and not run directly onto the street, which is right there. Therefore, at least a small fence should be installed.
For point 2, I have already considered this. Of course, it would be problematic with option 4.
We are unsure about all the options, which is why I am asking for your advice.
For all options that involve access from the street, I see the only practical solution as placing the main entrance on the side. I have never seen a garage directly attached to a house where the back faces the main entrance… I just can’t imagine it working well.
The floor plan is not set in stone yet. I have attached the floor plan above.
Maybe you can give me a tip on how to adjust the floor plan for a side entrance.
For point 2, I have already considered this. Of course, it would be problematic with option 4.
We are unsure about all the options, which is why I am asking for your advice.
For all options that involve access from the street, I see the only practical solution as placing the main entrance on the side. I have never seen a garage directly attached to a house where the back faces the main entrance… I just can’t imagine it working well.
The floor plan is not set in stone yet. I have attached the floor plan above.
Maybe you can give me a tip on how to adjust the floor plan for a side entrance.
pp1203 schrieb:
We recently purchased two plots of land in a small new development area (11 single-family homes). We are planning to build an urban villa with a living area of about 160 m² (1,722 sq ft).Is it even allowed under local planning regulations to have one house on two plots?
And are there requirements that the driveway must only access via the service road branching off from Eichenforst street?
Otus11 schrieb:
Is it even allowed under planning regulations there to build one house on two plots?
And are there requirements that the access must only be via the side street branching off from "Eichenforst"?From a planning regulation perspective, there are no issues with building one house on two plots.
There is also no requirement that access must be via that particular street.
The private road across our plots as well as the sidewalk underneath our plots are designated in the development plan as pedestrian, vehicular, and utility easements in favor of the residents. Therefore, residents also have a right of way by vehicle. The only issue is that the planned "footpath" will be paved only 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide. If we want to use this path as a "road," it would need to be paved somewhat wider. Two meters (6.5 feet) is quite narrow for a car.
Müllerin schrieb:
Do you lie around there naked all the time? A clear YES. Don’t you?
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