ᐅ House construction in the Ruhr region on an existing plot of land
Created on: 20 Feb 2021 10:30
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Nadi_Mai
Hello everyone,
We are new to the topic of house building. So far, we have only been interested in existing properties – but after years of searching, nothing suitable has come up, and prices have now become so high that we are considering building a new house.
The situation is as follows:
My parents own an end-terrace house situated on a plot of about 500 sqm (5400 sq ft) (number 51 in the picture). When they bought the house, the undeveloped plot next door was included. We have since spoken with the city and found out that we could build a house on the adjacent plot (which belongs to them, together totaling 1030 sqm (11,100 sq ft), marked with the red X). The development plan apparently contains all the key information. Regarding permits (building permit / planning permission), we shouldn’t need to worry much because all requirements seem to be clearly regulated here.
We are now considering an extension and are looking for house building companies that could advise us, so we can get an initial overview of what the costs might be. We wouldn’t have to pay for the land since it’s already available. I can imagine that a new build without the cost of land might end up costing about the same as an existing property that would still need some renovation.
We are based in Herne, right in the Ruhr area, and wanted to ask if anyone could recommend someone to contact around here.
Does it even make sense to look at the typical prefab home showrooms, etc.? Since we wouldn’t be allowed to build just anything at will here anyway, but would in principle have to build exactly the same type of house as my parents’ next door (though I don’t know who built those; they date back to 1965).
I’d appreciate any exchange of ideas.
We are new to the topic of house building. So far, we have only been interested in existing properties – but after years of searching, nothing suitable has come up, and prices have now become so high that we are considering building a new house.
The situation is as follows:
My parents own an end-terrace house situated on a plot of about 500 sqm (5400 sq ft) (number 51 in the picture). When they bought the house, the undeveloped plot next door was included. We have since spoken with the city and found out that we could build a house on the adjacent plot (which belongs to them, together totaling 1030 sqm (11,100 sq ft), marked with the red X). The development plan apparently contains all the key information. Regarding permits (building permit / planning permission), we shouldn’t need to worry much because all requirements seem to be clearly regulated here.
We are now considering an extension and are looking for house building companies that could advise us, so we can get an initial overview of what the costs might be. We wouldn’t have to pay for the land since it’s already available. I can imagine that a new build without the cost of land might end up costing about the same as an existing property that would still need some renovation.
We are based in Herne, right in the Ruhr area, and wanted to ask if anyone could recommend someone to contact around here.
Does it even make sense to look at the typical prefab home showrooms, etc.? Since we wouldn’t be allowed to build just anything at will here anyway, but would in principle have to build exactly the same type of house as my parents’ next door (though I don’t know who built those; they date back to 1965).
I’d appreciate any exchange of ideas.
WilderSueden schrieb:
The house in the photo doesn’t look very large, but at least it has two full floors. That already offers some options. Just browse through the catalogs of major builders and get inspired by the floor plans for semi-detached houses. In fact, it’s basically the same as an end-terrace house. Compare the dimensions with what’s allowed and note what you like and don’t like. This way, you’ll get a sense of how much space you actually have available. You definitely have more freedom than your parents had with their mid-terrace house.Yes, I will start working on that now.
icandoit schrieb:
How large is the parents’ house? 10.5 m (34.4 ft) deep * 12 m (39.4 ft) wide? Actually, not quite. According to the original listing, the house is only 112 square meters (1,206 square feet). We still don’t understand how they came up with that number, but it didn’t bother my parents since they had already rented there for 10 years.
The ground floor measures 10 m (32.8 ft) in width and 7 m (23 ft) in depth. In addition, there is a terrace measuring 8 by 4.5 m (26.2 by 14.8 ft).
Nadi_Mai schrieb:
According to the original brochure, the house is only 112 sqm (1,205 sq ft). Then just scan the brochure – you never know what information you might find.
Nadi_Mai schrieb:
Since we aren’t allowed to build arbitrarily here anyway, but basically have to build exactly the same house that my parents have next door (I don’t know who built those houses, they date back to 1965) Surely none of the neighbors really forget who they bought their house from? They can’t all be second owners.
Not the exact same house: as visible in the site plan, it is allowed to extend up to the blue line, which the existing houses do not; of course within the permitted floor area ratio and plot ratio, but all that is documented there.
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ypg schrieb:
What kind of tree is that? I think it has to be preserved. It looks like an old alder to me, so maybe it's protected? That's what I think.That is a chestnut tree – according to the parks department, it can be removed because it is right in the middle of the building site. We will probably just have to plant a replacement tree.