ᐅ Positioning a townhouse on the plot

Hello everyone,

we are currently planning our floor plan for a townhouse, with exterior dimensions of approximately 10.40 x 10.40 meters (34 x 34 feet) or 10 x 11 meters (33 x 36 feet).

We already have the plot of land (18 x 34 meters (59 x 112 feet)).

The original plan was to position the main entrance on the side (north side, together with the driveway). The reason is that we need a front yard of 14 meters (46 feet), and only after that does the building zone start. To keep the front yard open, we wanted to place the entrance on the side along with the carport. However, when designing the floor plan, it turned out to be quite challenging to orient the large windows in the living area towards the green corridor and not toward the neighbor’s garage.

The zoning plan states that garages can only be built within the building zone, while carports may also be constructed outside the building zone. We are still undecided whether to go with a carport as planned or a garage.

Another question: Our initial idea was to place the house far forward within the building zone to have a larger garden area at the back with the terrace there. This would give us approximately 9 meters (30 feet) of garden in the back. We are now also considering placing the house further back inside the building zone and having the main terrace at the front.

Therefore, my question is: How would you best position the main entrance and place the house within the building zone?

Thank you very much

Two questions:
Is the plot completely flat?
Are there any obstructive buildings and/or large trees behind the plots?

NatureSys schrieb:

Two questions:
Is the plot completely flat?
Are there any disturbing buildings and/or large trees behind the plots?

Yes, it is completely flat, with a play street in front. Behind the plot, there is a green strip about 10m (33 feet) wide, no trees, and beyond that are the gardens of the houses on the other street.

The west-facing sun is the most valuable. Therefore, I would place the house as far to the right side of the building plot as possible. How far forward it can be positioned depends on the house of the left neighbor. Generally, I would position the house along the front edge of the building envelope.

NatureSys schrieb:

The most valuable sunlight is from the west. Therefore, I would position the house as far to the right side of the plot as possible. How far forward it can go depends on the house of the neighbor on the left. Generally, I would place the house at the front edge of the building area.

Both neighbors have positioned their houses forward within the building area, but both have their entrances at the front, not on the side.

If you place a carport just outside the building envelope on the right side, you have the advantage of being able to have windows on all four sides of the ground floor.