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insgruene25 Apr 2011 11:00Hello everyone,
I have reserved a plot of land and am now starting with the planning phase.
Although I will definitely get answers to these questions from my architect, who I will also involve (he is a friend of mine), I would like to begin thinking about them now.
A semi-detached house is allowed to be built on the plot, and the other half of the semi-detached house does not yet exist.
How flexible am I with my planning: the building permit / planning permission states that I can build a ground floor, first floor, and attic. Can I still choose to build only the ground floor and attic, while the neighbor later builds ground floor, first floor, and attic?
And how does it work with shutters – do both halves have to have them, or can only one neighbor install them? I actually prefer shutters over roller blinds.
Many thanks in advance
insgruene
I have reserved a plot of land and am now starting with the planning phase.
Although I will definitely get answers to these questions from my architect, who I will also involve (he is a friend of mine), I would like to begin thinking about them now.
A semi-detached house is allowed to be built on the plot, and the other half of the semi-detached house does not yet exist.
How flexible am I with my planning: the building permit / planning permission states that I can build a ground floor, first floor, and attic. Can I still choose to build only the ground floor and attic, while the neighbor later builds ground floor, first floor, and attic?
And how does it work with shutters – do both halves have to have them, or can only one neighbor install them? I actually prefer shutters over roller blinds.
Many thanks in advance
insgruene
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Bauexperte25 Apr 2011 11:22Hello,
For this, you need to check your development plan or the textual regulations for the plot. Generally, the rule is "first come, first served," as long as the person acts within the given requirements. For example, if the development plan shows a Roman numeral II without a circle, then a maximum of two full stories are allowed; if the Roman numeral II is enclosed in a circle, two full stories must be planned. You can generally assume that local authorities want the semi-detached houses to have a matching exterior appearance, regarding elements such as detached house, townhouse, dormer, roof tiles, or house color. Whether you are allowed to install roller blinds or shutters is something you should clarify with your responsible official at the building planning department.
Kind regards
insgruene schrieb:
You are allowed to build a semi-detached house on the plot; the other semi-detached house does not exist yet. How flexible am I with my plans: the building permit states that I can build a ground floor, first floor, and attic. Can I still build only the ground floor and attic, and the neighbor perhaps later build ground floor, first floor, and attic? And what about shutters—do both halves have to have them, or can only one neighbor install them? I actually prefer shutters to roller blinds.
For this, you need to check your development plan or the textual regulations for the plot. Generally, the rule is "first come, first served," as long as the person acts within the given requirements. For example, if the development plan shows a Roman numeral II without a circle, then a maximum of two full stories are allowed; if the Roman numeral II is enclosed in a circle, two full stories must be planned. You can generally assume that local authorities want the semi-detached houses to have a matching exterior appearance, regarding elements such as detached house, townhouse, dormer, roof tiles, or house color. Whether you are allowed to install roller blinds or shutters is something you should clarify with your responsible official at the building planning department.
Kind regards
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perlenmann26 Apr 2011 09:10I can say something about that.
My neighbor was allowed to set the material, specified 1 1/2 stories, but now she has stopped building (bankrupt), and I have to follow her requirements. In return, we were allowed to build small dormers, which she didn’t have.
But as the construction expert already mentioned, check the development plan; your friend will probably be able to explain everything to you quite well.
My neighbor was allowed to set the material, specified 1 1/2 stories, but now she has stopped building (bankrupt), and I have to follow her requirements. In return, we were allowed to build small dormers, which she didn’t have.
But as the construction expert already mentioned, check the development plan; your friend will probably be able to explain everything to you quite well.
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insgruene2 May 2011 20:44Thank you both. It looks like I will probably be the first, but despite the absence of a detailed development plan, I still have to follow the neighboring buildings, which are mostly ground floor, first floor, and attic.
What are your experiences with doing work yourself: is it possible to save money by taking the time to compare providers, or are the services offered by the house construction company already reasonably priced due to the larger volumes they purchase?
Would it be worth having the heating system installed by someone else, for example in my case perhaps a groundwater heat pump plus drilling the wells? Or can no other provider really compete on that?
It looks like I will be going with Town & Country.
Many thanks
insgruene
What are your experiences with doing work yourself: is it possible to save money by taking the time to compare providers, or are the services offered by the house construction company already reasonably priced due to the larger volumes they purchase?
Would it be worth having the heating system installed by someone else, for example in my case perhaps a groundwater heat pump plus drilling the wells? Or can no other provider really compete on that?
It looks like I will be going with Town & Country.
Many thanks
insgruene
Hello Insgrune,
There are often clear regulations in the local development plan about how tall a building is allowed to be, and so on. You can easily find this out by a quick visit to the building authority. They are usually very helpful, and you can clarify any questions directly with them.
In principle, semi-detached houses do not have to be identical. Here is an extreme example:
The disadvantages of such development are obvious...
Do you already know who owns (or will own) the neighboring plot? Maybe they also want to build soon, and if you plan it together from the start, you will have far fewer problems later on!
Regarding your questions about doing work yourself: this is actually why it was originally developed... But honestly, if you are a roofer, you can do your roof yourself. For everything else, it’s better to avoid doing it yourself unless you are absolutely sure you know what you’re doing. For interior work, like floor tiling or wallpapering, you can save a bit, but hardly any construction company will agree to do that for you anyway. As with your next question – it really depends.
Best regards
There are often clear regulations in the local development plan about how tall a building is allowed to be, and so on. You can easily find this out by a quick visit to the building authority. They are usually very helpful, and you can clarify any questions directly with them.
In principle, semi-detached houses do not have to be identical. Here is an extreme example:
The disadvantages of such development are obvious...
Do you already know who owns (or will own) the neighboring plot? Maybe they also want to build soon, and if you plan it together from the start, you will have far fewer problems later on!
Regarding your questions about doing work yourself: this is actually why it was originally developed... But honestly, if you are a roofer, you can do your roof yourself. For everything else, it’s better to avoid doing it yourself unless you are absolutely sure you know what you’re doing. For interior work, like floor tiling or wallpapering, you can save a bit, but hardly any construction company will agree to do that for you anyway. As with your next question – it really depends.
Best regards