ᐅ Land Acquisition – Initial Ideas in the Early Planning Stage

Hello dear forum members,

We are not only new here, but also at the very beginning of our building considerations. Currently, the purchase of a plot of land is being finalized by a notary.

The plot immediately impressed us, even though we didn’t have any concrete ideas yet about how to build on it. We are now at the start of the planning phase / orientation process.

The attached sketches are the result of initial thoughts and a first discussion with a house construction company.

At this stage, we are grateful for any suggestions / considerations / shared practical experiences that could help us avoid detours.

Development plan / restrictions
Plot size – 680 sqm (7320 sqft)
Slope – slight decline of about 1.5 – 2 m (5 – 6.5 ft) over the entire depth of the plot, ground level at the street
Floor area ratio (FAR) – 0.4
Site coverage ratio – 0.8
Number of parking spaces – one in front of the garage, 5 m (16 ft) required
Number of storeys – 1.5 storeys, 2 storeys allowed
Roof shape – pitch 30–48 degrees, max. 0.87 m (2.9 ft) knee wall, dark color mandatory
Orientation – north / south as per sketches

Clients’ requirements
Build on slab foundation
2 people, planning for children started (max. 2), 4 dining seats

- Office as a dedicated and indispensable home office on the ground floor (approx. 11 sqm (118 sqft), one long wall without windows required)

- 2 bathrooms with showers (ground floor guest WC with shower and main bathroom upstairs) → 2 dogs

- The lady insists on having a pantry next to/by the kitchen and is not open to compromise on this

- Rather conventional construction method, no special requirements

Garage, carport – sketches show a 3 x 7 m (10 x 23 ft) garage with a door at the back right to access the terrace / garden

House design
Planning by: rough, initial planning discussion with a solid brick-and-mortar house company

Price estimate according to architect/planner – 255k house, 30k additional construction costs, 50k plot, 13k garage

Total including additional costs – around 350,000 euros

Preferred heating technology: undecided (air-to-water heat pump and underfloor heating are included in the “offered” house)

If you have to give up something, which details or expansions

- What you can do without:
These are already the “essential” specifications, so there is no possibility to “give up” anything without the lady burying me somewhere in the garden.