Hello everyone,
I more or less stumbled upon a plot of land after someone let their reservation expire.
The plot is about 606 square meters (6,521 square feet), according to my "measurement" approximately 18.10 meters by 33.50 meters (60 feet by 110 feet), not officially surveyed yet, and now I’m wondering exactly what I can do with it.
The development plan sets out the following for "my plot":
Here I have placed an example house measuring 9.60 meters by 11.95 meters (31.5 feet by 39 feet), which I like based on my initial review (Viebrockhaus Edition 600).
Next to the house, in the 5.50-meter (18 feet) wide space there would be a carport – is that enough space for two parking spots? I would prefer not to make the house narrower just to accommodate vehicles... but then there’s hardly any room left for fencing?!
The terrace and garden at the back are, of course, limited by the tall trees – but that’s a compromise I’ll have to accept.
I’ve never built a house in my life before... so this is my first time dealing with this topic in detail. What would you do in this situation? Make the house a bit smaller?
If you need more information, just ask – as I said, I’m a beginner and eager to learn 🙂
My wishes are:
- Starting from 160 square meters (1,722 square feet) upwards
- I’m currently thinking about a basement and budget around $100k extra for it
- I don’t like long corridors
Once the plot situation is reasonably clear, I’d like to hear your advice on floor plans – that will surely be a more extensive topic.
Best regards
I more or less stumbled upon a plot of land after someone let their reservation expire.
The plot is about 606 square meters (6,521 square feet), according to my "measurement" approximately 18.10 meters by 33.50 meters (60 feet by 110 feet), not officially surveyed yet, and now I’m wondering exactly what I can do with it.
The development plan sets out the following for "my plot":
- 0.35 floor area ratio
- Single-story buildings only
- Maximum building height 10 meters (33 feet)
- Eave height max 4.50 meters (15 feet)
- One driveway with max width of 4 meters (13 feet)
- Two parking spaces are mandatory
- Roof pitch between 15° and 51°
- Roofs of garages etc. may differ in shape
- Garages, carports, and ancillary buildings as defined by §14 (1) of the building use ordinance, which are buildings, must not exceed the street-side building boundaries of the access roads.
- Dormers and roof recesses: the total length of dormers or roof recesses per roof side may not exceed 50% of the total length of that roof side.
- Standard distance to property boundary is 3 meters (10 feet)
- In the southern area, there is an 8-meter (26 feet) deep strip across the full width of the plot (approx. 18 meters (60 feet)) where trees and shrubs must be preserved. This area is quite densely vegetated and reaches heights up to 10 meters (33 feet) – I’ve tried to visualize this below
- In the middle of this vegetation is a downward slope... the building boundary to this strip was reduced from the normal 3 meters to 2 meters (7 feet) so the plots aren’t too restricted.
Here I have placed an example house measuring 9.60 meters by 11.95 meters (31.5 feet by 39 feet), which I like based on my initial review (Viebrockhaus Edition 600).
Next to the house, in the 5.50-meter (18 feet) wide space there would be a carport – is that enough space for two parking spots? I would prefer not to make the house narrower just to accommodate vehicles... but then there’s hardly any room left for fencing?!
The terrace and garden at the back are, of course, limited by the tall trees – but that’s a compromise I’ll have to accept.
I’ve never built a house in my life before... so this is my first time dealing with this topic in detail. What would you do in this situation? Make the house a bit smaller?
If you need more information, just ask – as I said, I’m a beginner and eager to learn 🙂
My wishes are:
- Starting from 160 square meters (1,722 square feet) upwards
- I’m currently thinking about a basement and budget around $100k extra for it
- I don’t like long corridors
Once the plot situation is reasonably clear, I’d like to hear your advice on floor plans – that will surely be a more extensive topic.
Best regards
Thank you for the response. If this is correct, as I also understand it, would the eaves height be affected? To ask in simple terms: If the area where I am building my house is 0.5m (0.5 yards) below the adjacent road level at the midpoint of the driveway, does that mean the maximum eaves height for me is 4.50m (14.8 feet) plus the 0.50m (1.6 feet), because it is below the road?
I am asking because I am interested in the possible roof pitch / knee wall height...
I am asking because I am interested in the possible roof pitch / knee wall height...
SaschaL schrieb:
A layman's question: If the ground where I place my house is 0.5m (20 inches) below the adjacent road at the level of the middle of the driveway, does that mean the maximum eaves height for me is 4.50m (14 ft 9 in) plus the 0.50m (20 inches) because it's below the road level?Have we already discussed the name of your zoning plan / development plan?https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
A colleague is currently building with Viebrockhaus. What he has shared and shown in correspondence is quite discouraging.
The communication is lengthy and unproductive, there are repeated errors in the drawings, and the promised schedule is not being met...
Instead of constructively addressing the errors as a company, the customer is expected to cover the resulting costs and proactively waive any legal claims. If he refuses, Viebrockhaus refuses to continue with the construction project.
Viebrockhaus used to be a recommended provider. Those times seem to be over. They have been removed from our list.
The communication is lengthy and unproductive, there are repeated errors in the drawings, and the promised schedule is not being met...
Instead of constructively addressing the errors as a company, the customer is expected to cover the resulting costs and proactively waive any legal claims. If he refuses, Viebrockhaus refuses to continue with the construction project.
Viebrockhaus used to be a recommended provider. Those times seem to be over. They have been removed from our list.
Hans Pan schrieb:
A colleague is currently building with Viebrockhaus. What he has told me and the correspondence he has shown is quite alarming. In summary, from your description, I get the impression that the colleague is experiencing communication issues (which, in my experience, usually involve causes on both sides rather than just one).
Hans Pan schrieb:
Viebrockhaus used to be a recommendable provider. From my perspective, only if you have a preference for the big-name companies.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Hello everyone,
Update: Following the disclosure of the development plan, there were objections, so the area had to be redesigned. This process is now complete, and the plan has been put out for consultation again. Since there appear to be no further objections, it should be approved this time.
Positive news: The plot I reserved has grown by about 100 sqm (1,076 sq ft), although it is now trapezoidal, but mainly somewhat wider overall—including the side facing the street. This is certainly a good development.
The building envelope facing the street is now approximately 19.50 m (64 ft) wide (previously 18.00 m/59 ft), and the total plot area is about 714 sqm (7,684 sq ft) compared to before 606 sqm (6,523 sq ft).
Since the plot has changed significantly, I’m considering starting a new thread about it later—but more on that another time.
For now, I’d like to create a list of potential general contractors (GC), as my previous choice—for some reason—is not welcome in this development area (Viebrockhaus).
Weberhaus made a good impression on me, but it looks like there are currently waiting times of over two years from signing the contract to starting construction. Since I won’t sign any contract before the plot is finally acquired, that timeframe is just too long for me.
Which 'high-quality' general contractors do you know that have a good reputation and build in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (particularly in the western area near the border with Schleswig-Holstein)?
- ecoHaus
- Team Massivhaus (I’ve heard their reputation here in the region is mainly as a low-cost option—is that true?)
- Virtus Massivhaus
- Kern-Haus seems not to build in MV? Are there really “hard” boundaries? The development area is very close to Schleswig-Holstein… I plan to inquire.
Do you have further recommendations? Ideally at least KfW 40 standard, although I’m not sure if I might be overestimating its importance...
Update: Following the disclosure of the development plan, there were objections, so the area had to be redesigned. This process is now complete, and the plan has been put out for consultation again. Since there appear to be no further objections, it should be approved this time.
Positive news: The plot I reserved has grown by about 100 sqm (1,076 sq ft), although it is now trapezoidal, but mainly somewhat wider overall—including the side facing the street. This is certainly a good development.
The building envelope facing the street is now approximately 19.50 m (64 ft) wide (previously 18.00 m/59 ft), and the total plot area is about 714 sqm (7,684 sq ft) compared to before 606 sqm (6,523 sq ft).
Since the plot has changed significantly, I’m considering starting a new thread about it later—but more on that another time.
For now, I’d like to create a list of potential general contractors (GC), as my previous choice—for some reason—is not welcome in this development area (Viebrockhaus).
Weberhaus made a good impression on me, but it looks like there are currently waiting times of over two years from signing the contract to starting construction. Since I won’t sign any contract before the plot is finally acquired, that timeframe is just too long for me.
Which 'high-quality' general contractors do you know that have a good reputation and build in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (particularly in the western area near the border with Schleswig-Holstein)?
- ecoHaus
- Team Massivhaus (I’ve heard their reputation here in the region is mainly as a low-cost option—is that true?)
- Virtus Massivhaus
- Kern-Haus seems not to build in MV? Are there really “hard” boundaries? The development area is very close to Schleswig-Holstein… I plan to inquire.
Do you have further recommendations? Ideally at least KfW 40 standard, although I’m not sure if I might be overestimating its importance...
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