Hello everyone!
We are currently planning a single-family house in North Rhine-Westphalia. The house was originally designed with a gable roof with a pitch of 47°. Additionally, there is a third gable with the same roof pitch. However, this gable seems a bit too small for us and should now be more of a classic Frisian gable. In other words, the ridge height should be higher and, consequently, the roof pitch steeper (the bay window beneath the gable should not be made wider).
How does the allowable roof pitch apply in this case?
The ridge height of the third gable should still be lower than the ridge height of the main roof. According to the development plan, a roof pitch of 38° to 48° is permitted for the main roof. The development plan does not specify further regulations, except for garages.
Does the roof of a third or fourth gable count as part of the main roof, or is it considered a subordinate roof and therefore exempt from the regulation in the development plan?
Perhaps someone can help us out.
Thanks a lot and best regards,
zehn0813
We are currently planning a single-family house in North Rhine-Westphalia. The house was originally designed with a gable roof with a pitch of 47°. Additionally, there is a third gable with the same roof pitch. However, this gable seems a bit too small for us and should now be more of a classic Frisian gable. In other words, the ridge height should be higher and, consequently, the roof pitch steeper (the bay window beneath the gable should not be made wider).
How does the allowable roof pitch apply in this case?
The ridge height of the third gable should still be lower than the ridge height of the main roof. According to the development plan, a roof pitch of 38° to 48° is permitted for the main roof. The development plan does not specify further regulations, except for garages.
Does the roof of a third or fourth gable count as part of the main roof, or is it considered a subordinate roof and therefore exempt from the regulation in the development plan?
Perhaps someone can help us out.
Thanks a lot and best regards,
zehn0813
It's not about space at this point. It's really about our personal taste, which, as is well known, is not up for debate.
Currently, a cheek gable is planned with the same roof pitch as the main roof (47 degrees). We prefer more of a so-called front gable – meaning the eaves are at the same height as those of the main roof.
Currently, a cheek gable is planned with the same roof pitch as the main roof (47 degrees). We prefer more of a so-called front gable – meaning the eaves are at the same height as those of the main roof.
zehn0813 schrieb:
Roof pitch of the main building Then you are deviating from the requirements of the development plan (What roof pitch does your current design have?). Since your plans apparently leave no room for flexibility in design, a preliminary building inquiry combined with an exemption request would be advisable. This way, you obtain a legally binding decision on whether your plans can be approved without risking the full costs of detailed planning and fees if the application is rejected.
zehn0813 schrieb:
I have an appointment with the architect on Monday. He will know. Yes, if he is experienced and familiar with the practices of the local authority. Otherwise, be careful with how the contract is worded!
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