ᐅ Location of a city villa or detached single-family house on a 500 m² rectangular plot
Created on: 17 Jan 2020 18:03
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Tolentino
Dear all,
after sharing the floor plans of my possible hamster cage with you in the other thread , here comes the next thread (thanks again for all the constructive suggestions there).
Just so you know, the semi-detached house is not off the table yet, as this plot of land is highly sought after and it’s not clear whether it will work out. But this one would be my favorite.
Now to this plot. For now, I’m mainly concerned with where and roughly how the house should be positioned on this plot.
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 500 m² (5400 sq ft)
Slope: none
Site coverage ratio: 0.2
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Building envelope, building line and boundary: 5 m (16 ft) from the street, 3 m (10 ft) from neighbors
Edge development: allowed for garages and sheds, none existing on the plot
Number of parking spaces: 1-2
Number of floors: 1.5–2.5
Roof shape: no preference
Architectural style: no preference
Orientation: aligned parallel to the street
Maximum heights / limits: ridge height max. 9 m (30 ft)
Below are the site plans I created myself based on the details from the listing.
This is a rough overview of the plot with building boundaries and dimensions.
My question is: where to put the house?
The broker suggests placing it towards the back, since you already have the 5 m (16 ft) setback at the front and would “gain” about 3 m (10 ft) of garden. My partner doesn’t like this because of the visibility from the street. I say: privacy screen! But I also think, a fence too high might create a prison-yard feel.
But even if you follow this suggestion, I wonder if a more square floor plan (-> town villa style) would be better?
Like this, for example:
Then parking space might be tricky, right?
Or upright like this?
I really want as much of a west-facing view and garden as possible. I tend to be an evening person and that side is less built up, due to the road. So I think more light comes through.
But the narrow floor plan caused lots of problems with the semi-detached house already. Well, here you could build longer instead.
What do you think?
Best regards
Tolentino
after sharing the floor plans of my possible hamster cage with you in the other thread , here comes the next thread (thanks again for all the constructive suggestions there).
Just so you know, the semi-detached house is not off the table yet, as this plot of land is highly sought after and it’s not clear whether it will work out. But this one would be my favorite.
Now to this plot. For now, I’m mainly concerned with where and roughly how the house should be positioned on this plot.
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 500 m² (5400 sq ft)
Slope: none
Site coverage ratio: 0.2
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Building envelope, building line and boundary: 5 m (16 ft) from the street, 3 m (10 ft) from neighbors
Edge development: allowed for garages and sheds, none existing on the plot
Number of parking spaces: 1-2
Number of floors: 1.5–2.5
Roof shape: no preference
Architectural style: no preference
Orientation: aligned parallel to the street
Maximum heights / limits: ridge height max. 9 m (30 ft)
Below are the site plans I created myself based on the details from the listing.
This is a rough overview of the plot with building boundaries and dimensions.
My question is: where to put the house?
The broker suggests placing it towards the back, since you already have the 5 m (16 ft) setback at the front and would “gain” about 3 m (10 ft) of garden. My partner doesn’t like this because of the visibility from the street. I say: privacy screen! But I also think, a fence too high might create a prison-yard feel.
But even if you follow this suggestion, I wonder if a more square floor plan (-> town villa style) would be better?
Like this, for example:
Then parking space might be tricky, right?
Or upright like this?
I really want as much of a west-facing view and garden as possible. I tend to be an evening person and that side is less built up, due to the road. So I think more light comes through.
But the narrow floor plan caused lots of problems with the semi-detached house already. Well, here you could build longer instead.
What do you think?
Best regards
Tolentino
Tolentino schrieb:
I’m not even upset that it’s wrong now, mistakes happen, but what bothers me is that despite a very clear instruction with a drawing, the blame is still being put on me. [...]
What would be your recommendation for my next steps? “Saying ‘this is the plan, but I would prefer it differently’” is definitely not a clear instruction. Share the extra effort.
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Okay, thanks for this perspective. I see it differently, especially because you reversed the order.
The instruction was: "If possible, do it this way, but if the site manager says it can’t be done like that, then do it as the site manager says."
So, simultaneously, not that the site manager first comes up with a plan and I then say afterwards, "Maybe it could be done differently?" To me, that’s quite clear, but maybe too complicated. Also, conditions like these are not always easy to apply correctly, even for some Excel users.
By the way, the site manager has known the demolition contractor for a while and now recommended I wait first. It might be that the demolition contractor will come around and simply do it, but this time really in my interest.
We’ll see...
The instruction was: "If possible, do it this way, but if the site manager says it can’t be done like that, then do it as the site manager says."
So, simultaneously, not that the site manager first comes up with a plan and I then say afterwards, "Maybe it could be done differently?" To me, that’s quite clear, but maybe too complicated. Also, conditions like these are not always easy to apply correctly, even for some Excel users.
By the way, the site manager has known the demolition contractor for a while and now recommended I wait first. It might be that the demolition contractor will come around and simply do it, but this time really in my interest.
We’ll see...
Update: The construction access road has been corrected, and so far no invoice has been received.
I think/hope he has reconsidered. I assume the site manager must have persuaded him well.
Soil surveyors were also on the site yesterday (are the borehole points still visible afterward? I couldn’t find any, but it was dark when I was there). The results will be available next week.
I think/hope he has reconsidered. I assume the site manager must have persuaded him well.
Soil surveyors were also on the site yesterday (are the borehole points still visible afterward? I couldn’t find any, but it was dark when I was there). The results will be available next week.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the authorities still don’t have a functional software solution to merge the processes from system 2020(19) and system 2020(16) *ROTFL*
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https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Oh, that’s not what I meant at all. My general contractor (GC) initially provided me with a quote showing a net amount only, but didn’t include the VAT. As a result, I first submitted a lower amount to BAFA.
Then I sent a follow-up email explaining the mistake and asking for a correction.
Apparently, it was received and handled as requested.
So, kudos to the BAFA staff!
I’m curious now, as I hope everything will actually be approved. But that will take some time until my heating and ventilation systems are installed...
Then I sent a follow-up email explaining the mistake and asking for a correction.
Apparently, it was received and handled as requested.
So, kudos to the BAFA staff!
I’m curious now, as I hope everything will actually be approved. But that will take some time until my heating and ventilation systems are installed...
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