Development Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: approx. 1000 sqm (approx. 10,764 sq ft)
Slope: slight
Floor area ratio: 0.6
Site occupancy index: 1.0
Building zone, building line and boundary: building line street (southwest) 5 m (16 ft), building boundary 3 m (10 ft)
Edge development
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1.5
Roof type: gable roof
Style: modern
Orientation: that’s the question 😉
Maximum heights/limits
Additional requirements
Requirements from the Homeowners
Since this is not about the floor plan, just a few general details:
approx. 150 sqm (approx. 1,615 sq ft), footprint approx. 10 x 11 m (33 x 36 ft), bay window in the dining room, panoramic window on the upper floor facing northeast, large garage (approx. 5 x 6 m (16 x 20 ft)) + carport
Good evening everyone,
We are quite uncertain about the positioning of our house. Unfortunately, the plot is oriented mostly toward the northeast. However, we are not big sun lovers.
We own plots 7 and 10; the house is planned for plot 7 because we don’t want most of the garden to face the street.
I have attached our current preferred concept. What we like is that there is a small southwest-facing garden area. Also, we like that the garage increases the distance to the street. However, we are unsure whether this approach simply circumvents the building line, especially with the garage-carport combination (see plan). The garage placement on the south side is not ideal. Also problematic is that the large windows of the living area face upwards toward the neighbor, who decided to significantly raise their plot. However, since their house is already there, no further large-scale development is expected. Unfortunately, we will have to build lower in height than their property.
The bay window in the dining area is important to us. It should include a seating window with a view toward the northeast, where there is a wonderful wide view that will most likely remain unobstructed. Therefore, placing a garage on that side would not make sense, as the bay window and garage would clash.
With the current orientation shown, there would be about 10 m (33 ft) distance from the house to the neighbor’s property boundary above.
The development plan and parceling with measurements are attached. The height specifications are also shown there. A photo from the southeast shows the neighboring buildings, including the significantly raised plot.
What do you think about the current orientation? How could it possibly be improved?
Thanks in advance for all your feedback and have a nice evening 🙂
Plot size: approx. 1000 sqm (approx. 10,764 sq ft)
Slope: slight
Floor area ratio: 0.6
Site occupancy index: 1.0
Building zone, building line and boundary: building line street (southwest) 5 m (16 ft), building boundary 3 m (10 ft)
Edge development
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1.5
Roof type: gable roof
Style: modern
Orientation: that’s the question 😉
Maximum heights/limits
Additional requirements
Requirements from the Homeowners
Since this is not about the floor plan, just a few general details:
approx. 150 sqm (approx. 1,615 sq ft), footprint approx. 10 x 11 m (33 x 36 ft), bay window in the dining room, panoramic window on the upper floor facing northeast, large garage (approx. 5 x 6 m (16 x 20 ft)) + carport
Good evening everyone,
We are quite uncertain about the positioning of our house. Unfortunately, the plot is oriented mostly toward the northeast. However, we are not big sun lovers.
We own plots 7 and 10; the house is planned for plot 7 because we don’t want most of the garden to face the street.
I have attached our current preferred concept. What we like is that there is a small southwest-facing garden area. Also, we like that the garage increases the distance to the street. However, we are unsure whether this approach simply circumvents the building line, especially with the garage-carport combination (see plan). The garage placement on the south side is not ideal. Also problematic is that the large windows of the living area face upwards toward the neighbor, who decided to significantly raise their plot. However, since their house is already there, no further large-scale development is expected. Unfortunately, we will have to build lower in height than their property.
The bay window in the dining area is important to us. It should include a seating window with a view toward the northeast, where there is a wonderful wide view that will most likely remain unobstructed. Therefore, placing a garage on that side would not make sense, as the bay window and garage would clash.
With the current orientation shown, there would be about 10 m (33 ft) distance from the house to the neighbor’s property boundary above.
The development plan and parceling with measurements are attached. The height specifications are also shown there. A photo from the southeast shows the neighboring buildings, including the significantly raised plot.
What do you think about the current orientation? How could it possibly be improved?
Thanks in advance for all your feedback and have a nice evening 🙂
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Naturliebhaber17 Apr 2021 14:32That would certainly be nice. And yes, in fact, the building on the west side is anything but set back 5m (16 feet). To the southeast, only that one house is exactly on this line; the next house is positioned about 10m (33 feet) further back.
Perhaps there is someone here who is familiar with such borderline cases and might have an opinion on this.
Perhaps there is someone here who is familiar with such borderline cases and might have an opinion on this.
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Naturliebhaber19 Apr 2021 16:30I just thought of another idea.
Since these are two separate plots, is it possible to adjust the boundaries through a new survey? And how much would something like that approximately cost? Can anyone provide some insight?
Since these are two separate plots, is it possible to adjust the boundaries through a new survey? And how much would something like that approximately cost? Can anyone provide some insight?
Naturliebhaber schrieb:
Is it possible, since these are two separate plots, to adjust the boundaries through a new survey?Yes. Please note §19 of the Building Code and §7 of the Saxony Building Regulations.Naturliebhaber schrieb:
And approximately how much would this cost?Starting from about 3000 euros; my top search result for "boundary surveying Saxony" provides very useful further information.N
Naturliebhaber19 Apr 2021 18:15Thank you...
according to this: “(2) Dividing a plot of land within the scope of a development plan must not create conditions that contradict the regulations of the development plan.”
so probably no subdivision is allowed, because that would override the building line. Or am I misunderstanding this?! But a shift, making one plot larger and the other smaller, should still be possible, right?
phew, everything is really complicated
according to this: “(2) Dividing a plot of land within the scope of a development plan must not create conditions that contradict the regulations of the development plan.”
so probably no subdivision is allowed, because that would override the building line. Or am I misunderstanding this?! But a shift, making one plot larger and the other smaller, should still be possible, right?
phew, everything is really complicated
Naturliebhaber schrieb:
because that would override the building line.I already suspected that this is still your goal, which is why I mentioned the relevant sections. However, if you don’t stick to your original plan from #1, you can adjust the new boundary so that a reasonably buildable plot remains. That way, the subdivision would not conflict with the regulations. It doesn’t have to be known that you don’t intend to build on that plot. According to §176 of the Building Code, the local authority could impose a building obligation, but I think that is very unlikely.Before you start trying to work around the rules, you should ask the permitting authority what the purpose of this completely nonsensical building line is. Alternatively, you could consult your licensed design professional to get their opinion on your plans and to find out if a preliminary building inquiry might be advisable.
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Naturliebhaber19 Apr 2021 20:09Thank you...
have already been contacted and we hope for prompt updates. The building line might not be that critical, at least that’s how it sounded. So it seems we still have a chance. That would, of course, be great.
have already been contacted and we hope for prompt updates. The building line might not be that critical, at least that’s how it sounded. So it seems we still have a chance. That would, of course, be great.
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