Hello,
I have the opportunity to submit an offer for a plot of land that is actually quite nice – fairly large (870 sqm (9367 sq ft)), quite flat, about 20 minutes outside the city. However, the development plan from the 1970s includes some restrictions, and I’m not sure how much they would limit us. This is probably also why the plot is still available and offered at a relatively low price.
It’s about plot 867 from the plan. The street is below, a field path is above, and beyond that is farmland.
I’ve (hopefully) compiled all the relevant information from the development plan here. It’s overall rather brief.
Unfortunately, only one full storey is allowed. Also, a 60cm (24 in) knee wall combined with a 25° roof pitch sounds extremely challenging to me. Is it really that restrictive, or am I just imagining it to be too limiting? A garage does seem to be planned behind the house.
What do you think? Is this feasible?
Thank you.
I have the opportunity to submit an offer for a plot of land that is actually quite nice – fairly large (870 sqm (9367 sq ft)), quite flat, about 20 minutes outside the city. However, the development plan from the 1970s includes some restrictions, and I’m not sure how much they would limit us. This is probably also why the plot is still available and offered at a relatively low price.
It’s about plot 867 from the plan. The street is below, a field path is above, and beyond that is farmland.
I’ve (hopefully) compiled all the relevant information from the development plan here. It’s overall rather brief.
- Gable end oriented toward the street
- Floor plans must form an elongated rectangle
- Building length measured along the eaves can be max. 16m (52 ft)
- Base height (ground floor level) max. 1m (3.3 ft) above the sidewalk
- Roof pitch must be 25°
- Knee wall height must be uniformly 60cm (24 in)
- Dormer windows are not allowed
- One outbuilding permitted: single-story only, flat roof only, max. 2.5m (8.2 ft) to top edge of gutter
- Fences max. 0.8m (2.6 ft)
- The entire area between the building line and the street must be kept as a front garden
Unfortunately, only one full storey is allowed. Also, a 60cm (24 in) knee wall combined with a 25° roof pitch sounds extremely challenging to me. Is it really that restrictive, or am I just imagining it to be too limiting? A garage does seem to be planned behind the house.
What do you think? Is this feasible?
Thank you.
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MaxBauerBW9 Jul 2024 17:00haydee schrieb:
Are there really any restrictions? What do you want to build or what do you need? There is no detailed house plan yet, as we always wanted to adapt it to the plot... That would probably be necessary in this case as well.
We are two adults and two children. Additionally, we need a home office and a guest room. So, space is important. I had actually always pictured a typical townhouse with two full floors and a hipped roof; a bungalow was not really an option. But as I said, nothing specific is planned yet, so nothing is fixed.
MaxBauerBW schrieb:
since we always wanted to align it with the plot...I find that very positive—showing a willingness to adapt to the plot rather than immediately complaining about it. MaxBauerBW schrieb:
Also a work-from-home setup and a guest room are needed. So, space is definitely required.Then you typically need more space on the ground floor or attic than on the upper floor, which is the usual sleeping area. This calls for a classic gable roof house. In my opinion, the ground floor can be made somewhat larger, planning the attic slightly smaller for four people.
The new neighbors have already planned with a basement. Where do they have their parking spaces?
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hanghaus20239 Jul 2024 21:56The orange house on the right has at least a 45-degree roof pitch. That probably allows for quite a bit of space.
A building envelope of 10 x 16 m (33 x 52 ft) is also quite generous.
A building envelope of 10 x 16 m (33 x 52 ft) is also quite generous.
Do you have the current building plan with all the changes included? I checked with our local authority, and there have been about 5 to 7 changes added since the 1980s. I would simply call the building department and ask about it, including what is allowed. You will either get information or a recommendation to submit a preliminary building application. You have nothing to lose.
By the way, it’s good that you are open. I wouldn’t write off the plot if everything else fits.
By the way, it’s good that you are open. I wouldn’t write off the plot if everything else fits.
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MaxBauerBW11 Jul 2024 17:08The building authority has responded: In the 1980s, the requirements were changed to a knee wall height of 80cm (31.5 inches) and a roof pitch of 40 degrees.
MaxBauerBW schrieb:
The building authority responded: In the 1980s, the regulations were changed to a knee wall height of 80 cm (31.5 inches) and a roof pitch of 40 degrees… That’s great! So, what’s the situation now?
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