ᐅ House positioning on a plot with the street located to the south
Created on: 22 Jul 2021 18:20
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ChristophG
Hello everyone,
We are planning to buy a plot of approximately 530m² (5,700 sq ft). The width is about 18m (59 ft), and the length around 29m (95 ft). The location of the plot in a newly developed residential area is generally good. However, the adjacent street to the south, as viewed from the plot (parcel 327):
To the north, there are "normal" single-family houses with one or one-and-a-half stories. To the south, in the next few years, 2- to 3-story apartment buildings with 8 units will be constructed.
We are aware that the orientation of the plot brings some challenges that might not be acceptable to everyone. Nevertheless, we decided on this plot deliberately because it meets our requirements for size, price, and shape.
Right now, we are at the early planning stage for a suitable floor plan. The plot has building setbacks of 3m (10 ft) to the south and 5m (16 ft) to the north.
We would like to build a house roughly 9 x 12m (30 x 40 ft), although we are not 100% fixed on the exact dimensions. We are imagining a one-and-a-half-story house with the living/dining/kitchen area facing west and a flat gable roof. Currently, we tend to prefer a gable entrance.
Additionally, a garage/carport and possibly an attached storage/bike room are planned. No basement.
The zoning plan allows for two-story construction but only a eave height of 4m (13 ft)...
Regarding placement on the plot, we are not quite sure yet.
So here is my question: Where would you position the house and garage? As far north as possible, with a south/west terrace? I feel this might waste a lot of space (due to the 5m building setback), but it would get plenty of sun. Or would you place it closer to the street on the south side, with a north/west terrace? This would probably make better use of the plot’s area but, from autumn onward, the garden would get less sun. If the neighbor to the west uses the maximum ridge height of 9.5m (31 ft) and places their house in a way that blocks light, it could get quite dark in winter.
The neighboring development is completely unclear at this point.
I grew up in a house with a north terrace and a similar plot size and shape, and I don’t really find that a disadvantage. However, as a child, you don’t usually spend a lot of time sitting on the terrace 🙂
My wife tends to prefer the southern option, which I can also understand.
We would love to hear some opinions. Where and how would you position and orient your house and garage/carport? And why?
Looking forward to every bit of feedback!
Best regards from Hannover
ChristophG
We are planning to buy a plot of approximately 530m² (5,700 sq ft). The width is about 18m (59 ft), and the length around 29m (95 ft). The location of the plot in a newly developed residential area is generally good. However, the adjacent street to the south, as viewed from the plot (parcel 327):
To the north, there are "normal" single-family houses with one or one-and-a-half stories. To the south, in the next few years, 2- to 3-story apartment buildings with 8 units will be constructed.
We are aware that the orientation of the plot brings some challenges that might not be acceptable to everyone. Nevertheless, we decided on this plot deliberately because it meets our requirements for size, price, and shape.
Right now, we are at the early planning stage for a suitable floor plan. The plot has building setbacks of 3m (10 ft) to the south and 5m (16 ft) to the north.
We would like to build a house roughly 9 x 12m (30 x 40 ft), although we are not 100% fixed on the exact dimensions. We are imagining a one-and-a-half-story house with the living/dining/kitchen area facing west and a flat gable roof. Currently, we tend to prefer a gable entrance.
Additionally, a garage/carport and possibly an attached storage/bike room are planned. No basement.
The zoning plan allows for two-story construction but only a eave height of 4m (13 ft)...
Regarding placement on the plot, we are not quite sure yet.
So here is my question: Where would you position the house and garage? As far north as possible, with a south/west terrace? I feel this might waste a lot of space (due to the 5m building setback), but it would get plenty of sun. Or would you place it closer to the street on the south side, with a north/west terrace? This would probably make better use of the plot’s area but, from autumn onward, the garden would get less sun. If the neighbor to the west uses the maximum ridge height of 9.5m (31 ft) and places their house in a way that blocks light, it could get quite dark in winter.
The neighboring development is completely unclear at this point.
I grew up in a house with a north terrace and a similar plot size and shape, and I don’t really find that a disadvantage. However, as a child, you don’t usually spend a lot of time sitting on the terrace 🙂
My wife tends to prefer the southern option, which I can also understand.
We would love to hear some opinions. Where and how would you position and orient your house and garage/carport? And why?
Looking forward to every bit of feedback!
Best regards from Hannover
ChristophG
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ChristophG23 Jul 2021 11:48Oetzberger schrieb:
We ended up choosing option 1, which includes a 7x5m (23x16 feet) carport with a passage in the middle, a 3x5.5m (10x18 feet) bicycle garage, and nearly a 3x3m (10x10 feet) Biohort Highline garden shed. Now we have plenty of space for outdoor storage.Great, thanks. There are some really good ideas here!