Hello,
We were recently offered a plot of land from a neighboring municipality at short notice.
Pros
- 437 sqm (4,704 sq ft)
- very affordable price
- new development area
- located on the edge of fields facing southeast
- floor area ratio 0.4
Cons
- The plot is quite elongated and therefore very narrow – approximately 16 x 27 m (52 x 89 ft)
- Maximum ridge height 7.5 m (24.6 ft), maximum eaves height 4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Because of the narrow shape, I can only imagine the layout as drawn (in red): garage/house positioned in the upper/rear half.
However, this results in the main garden not being behind the house (towards the fields), but instead lying southwest alongside the house, running the entire depth of the plot.
Here is the issue: A private garden where we can feel comfortable is very important to us. According to the development plan, only 80 cm (31.5 inches) tall fencing (fence or hedge) is allowed along the north side (street), and possibly the same along the south side (field path).
I can only build higher fencing if the enclosure is within the building zone, which is approximately 2.5 m (8.2 ft) set back from the long sides of the plot. But that would mean losing half of the garden and end up with a useless front yard. Alternatively, with low fencing, the view from the street directly looks through to the fields.
Does anyone have an idea or suggestion on how to solve this?
We are not looking for anything special – just considering a classical house shape of about 8 x 11 m (26 x 36 ft) currently.
Thank you very much
We were recently offered a plot of land from a neighboring municipality at short notice.
Pros
- 437 sqm (4,704 sq ft)
- very affordable price
- new development area
- located on the edge of fields facing southeast
- floor area ratio 0.4
Cons
- The plot is quite elongated and therefore very narrow – approximately 16 x 27 m (52 x 89 ft)
- Maximum ridge height 7.5 m (24.6 ft), maximum eaves height 4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Because of the narrow shape, I can only imagine the layout as drawn (in red): garage/house positioned in the upper/rear half.
However, this results in the main garden not being behind the house (towards the fields), but instead lying southwest alongside the house, running the entire depth of the plot.
Here is the issue: A private garden where we can feel comfortable is very important to us. According to the development plan, only 80 cm (31.5 inches) tall fencing (fence or hedge) is allowed along the north side (street), and possibly the same along the south side (field path).
I can only build higher fencing if the enclosure is within the building zone, which is approximately 2.5 m (8.2 ft) set back from the long sides of the plot. But that would mean losing half of the garden and end up with a useless front yard. Alternatively, with low fencing, the view from the street directly looks through to the fields.
Does anyone have an idea or suggestion on how to solve this?
We are not looking for anything special – just considering a classical house shape of about 8 x 11 m (26 x 36 ft) currently.
Thank you very much
T
Traumfaenger26 Jun 2019 23:11guckuck2 schrieb:
But in the end, you have to say that in a new development area with a 437 sqm (4700 sq ft) plot, privacy is something else. guckuck2 schrieb:
With 437 sqm (4700 sq ft) you will always have at least 3 m (10 ft) setback distances on all sides, ... That means roughly 50% of the plot area is setback, and another 25% is occupied by the house. I completely agree. Privacy and seclusion are proportional to the plot size. With 437 sqm (4700 sq ft), it’s rather difficult; with 3,000 sqm (32,300 sq ft) or even 6,000 sqm (64,600 sq ft), it’s more or less a given. Especially since 80 cm (31 in) height for "privacy screening" is not really effective. And a hedge does not prevent (unwanted) listening by neighbors...
Rob11 schrieb:
possibly on the south side (field path) as well The "possibly" is crucial for your preferences. If only 80cm (31 inches) is allowed there, the property is unsuitable for you. If not, you do have your private cozy corner as an extension of the living room behind the house (southeast) – the distance to the boundary is at least 5.5m (18 feet) – and a large garden next to it (southwest) for relaxing and playing.