Hello everyone,
We have encountered a problem that is causing us some concern. Since 2013, we have lived in a semi-detached house built by a well-known developer in North Rhine-Westphalia. On our property, right next to the house wall, there is a 9m (30 ft) garage. In front of this garage, there is an approximately 5-6m (16-20 ft) long area providing access to both the house entrance and the garage (a driveway belonging to our property). Our driveway borders a municipal property at its front end. Next to our driveway, the former developer still owns a small plot of land, and adjacent to that is a neighboring property on which a multi-family building with a garden area has been constructed. When we leave the house, we currently face the garden of that multi-family building and the small vacant plot of land.
Now, the former developer has contacted us to ask if we would be interested in renting a garage he plans to build on that small vacant plot. This garage is causing us concern.
First, it probably won’t look very attractive to have a garage there – we would open the door and face a wall bordering our driveway. What worries us much more are the actual consequences for us. The garage would run along the entire length of our driveway and its rear right corner would touch the front left corner of our existing garage. Our driveway would become a "hidden area," which would naturally be very attractive to burglars. They could only be observed if someone walks into the driveway or leaves the house.
Our question is: Does the developer need a building permit / planning permission for this garage? Is there anything we can do to prevent it? Are there minimum distances that must be maintained? Or are there any other reasons that could obstruct the construction of this garage?
If you need more detailed information, please let me know. I hope I have explained everything clearly and look forward to any helpful feedback!
Thanks in advance!
Best regards
We have encountered a problem that is causing us some concern. Since 2013, we have lived in a semi-detached house built by a well-known developer in North Rhine-Westphalia. On our property, right next to the house wall, there is a 9m (30 ft) garage. In front of this garage, there is an approximately 5-6m (16-20 ft) long area providing access to both the house entrance and the garage (a driveway belonging to our property). Our driveway borders a municipal property at its front end. Next to our driveway, the former developer still owns a small plot of land, and adjacent to that is a neighboring property on which a multi-family building with a garden area has been constructed. When we leave the house, we currently face the garden of that multi-family building and the small vacant plot of land.
Now, the former developer has contacted us to ask if we would be interested in renting a garage he plans to build on that small vacant plot. This garage is causing us concern.
First, it probably won’t look very attractive to have a garage there – we would open the door and face a wall bordering our driveway. What worries us much more are the actual consequences for us. The garage would run along the entire length of our driveway and its rear right corner would touch the front left corner of our existing garage. Our driveway would become a "hidden area," which would naturally be very attractive to burglars. They could only be observed if someone walks into the driveway or leaves the house.
Our question is: Does the developer need a building permit / planning permission for this garage? Is there anything we can do to prevent it? Are there minimum distances that must be maintained? Or are there any other reasons that could obstruct the construction of this garage?
If you need more detailed information, please let me know. I hope I have explained everything clearly and look forward to any helpful feedback!
Thanks in advance!
Best regards
Escroda schrieb:
Which one?I would be interested in that as well! In my opinion, there is no way to do anything about it in Hessen either.
Is there possibly something like a visibility triangle that the neighbor has to allow?
Domski schrieb:
Is there possibly something like a sight triangle that the neighbor has to allow?That’s why the questions from @Escroda are important.
For example, whether there is a sidewalk or something similar.
apokolok schrieb:
You have your own, but the neighbor’s is of course ugly and disturbing.Yes, there is some truth to that.
Buy the small plot of land from them! Just my idea.
Hello everyone,
Yes, there is a development plan. However, it does not include a garage on the property. I am not aware of any parking space regulations.
It is supposed to be a standard prefabricated garage, just like ours. 6 meters long and 3 meters wide and high (approximately 20 feet long and 10 feet wide and high).
The garage would also border directly on the neighboring property.
My sketch was not detailed enough, apologies. I have now attached a more detailed sketch.
Thank you all for the information so far!
Regarding the purchase... we have actually been trying to buy the small plot for several years, but the developer is absolutely unwilling to sell it.
Best regards
Ena1609
Yes, there is a development plan. However, it does not include a garage on the property. I am not aware of any parking space regulations.
It is supposed to be a standard prefabricated garage, just like ours. 6 meters long and 3 meters wide and high (approximately 20 feet long and 10 feet wide and high).
The garage would also border directly on the neighboring property.
My sketch was not detailed enough, apologies. I have now attached a more detailed sketch.
Thank you all for the information so far!
Regarding the purchase... we have actually been trying to buy the small plot for several years, but the developer is absolutely unwilling to sell it.
Best regards
Ena1609
Niloa schrieb:
Is it allowed for a garage to border directly on the street or sidewalk without any setback?This would also be my starting point. Very often, the development plan requires a 5 m (16 feet) driveway in front of the garage.
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