Hello everyone,
After following the discussions here for a while, I’d like to share an update on our own building project. We currently have a plot of land reserved in the Osnabrück district.
We are still in an early phase of planning. At the moment, we are mainly considering the possible positioning of the house on the plot. We are still figuring out the most practical way to place our house.
A site plan is attached. The building limits (a 3m (10 feet) boundary all around) have already been marked.
At the moment, it seems most practical for us to position the garage (about 4x9m (13x30 feet)) on the east side right on the property boundary, with the house next to it (possibly placed “diagonally” parallel to the northern property line). However, this would mean that from the terrace (located in the southwest), we would look directly onto the neighbor’s garage to the south.
Our potential neighbors have already built. The neighbor to the south has a bungalow, which we like because it doesn’t block much sunlight for us :-)
Maybe you have some tips or suggestions on the best way to position the house.
Here are a few details:
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 590 m² (6,350 sq ft)
Corner plot (traffic-calmed street to the left and above the plot)
Slope: slight incline downward to the south (about 0.5m (1.6 feet) from the northern to the southern property boundary)
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Floor area ratio: 0.6
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: 3m (10 feet) all around (marked on the plan)
Number of storeys: 1.5 storeys (maximum ridge height 8.5m (28 feet))
Roof type: gable roof
Architectural style: no specific requirements
[U]Client Requirements[/U]
Architectural style, roof type, building type: gable roof (with gable facing the garden)
Basement, number of floors: 1.5 storeys, no basement
Room requirements on ground floor and upper floor: total about 150–160 m² (1,615–1,720 sq ft)
Garage, carport: single garage with storage room
Terrace accessible from kitchen and living/dining room. Floor-to-ceiling windows facing the garden/terrace
Thanks in advance and best regards
After following the discussions here for a while, I’d like to share an update on our own building project. We currently have a plot of land reserved in the Osnabrück district.
We are still in an early phase of planning. At the moment, we are mainly considering the possible positioning of the house on the plot. We are still figuring out the most practical way to place our house.
A site plan is attached. The building limits (a 3m (10 feet) boundary all around) have already been marked.
At the moment, it seems most practical for us to position the garage (about 4x9m (13x30 feet)) on the east side right on the property boundary, with the house next to it (possibly placed “diagonally” parallel to the northern property line). However, this would mean that from the terrace (located in the southwest), we would look directly onto the neighbor’s garage to the south.
Our potential neighbors have already built. The neighbor to the south has a bungalow, which we like because it doesn’t block much sunlight for us :-)
Maybe you have some tips or suggestions on the best way to position the house.
Here are a few details:
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 590 m² (6,350 sq ft)
Corner plot (traffic-calmed street to the left and above the plot)
Slope: slight incline downward to the south (about 0.5m (1.6 feet) from the northern to the southern property boundary)
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Floor area ratio: 0.6
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: 3m (10 feet) all around (marked on the plan)
Number of storeys: 1.5 storeys (maximum ridge height 8.5m (28 feet))
Roof type: gable roof
Architectural style: no specific requirements
[U]Client Requirements[/U]
Architectural style, roof type, building type: gable roof (with gable facing the garden)
Basement, number of floors: 1.5 storeys, no basement
Room requirements on ground floor and upper floor: total about 150–160 m² (1,615–1,720 sq ft)
Garage, carport: single garage with storage room
Terrace accessible from kitchen and living/dining room. Floor-to-ceiling windows facing the garden/terrace
Thanks in advance and best regards
FrankH schrieb:
I also assume that you hope to come to an agreement with your neighbor. However, it is still necessary to be aware of the legal situation.Then read it and understand it!
ypg schrieb:
...especially in the south, where it is within acceptable limits because the sun is highest there and shines over the hedge planting. In this case, the hedge would rather be in the shade of the house 😉 I don’t quite understand your comment in this context.
What I meant was the following:
The hedge with the tall thuja trees is located along the northern boundary of the affected neighbor’s property, so he might be able to accept it without major impact. After all, not much light comes from the north in our latitudes.
For the original poster, the cypress hedge would be on the southern side of their property, which is why I pointed out to keep an eye on potential shading effects here, before significant restrictions arise. The planned house probably won’t be affected at all, as it is likely set back far enough from the boundary — only the garden might be impacted.
ypg schrieb:
Then read it and understand it too!
I have certainly understood the text, but I am not a lawyer, just an amateur.
My understanding of the legal situation is as follows:
In the south, according to §27, the original owner (TO) is actually responsible for the fencing, meaning no shared fence. Therefore, according to §50, the distance regulation also applies, as it explicitly includes hedges.
However, the neighbor has already fulfilled the fencing obligation before the original owner.
I do not believe I have misunderstood this. Otherwise, I would appreciate clarification.