Hello,
we are currently starting with the exterior landscaping and now facing the issue of privacy screening. Our neighbor has built a wall that is 2m (6.6 ft) high, and we are considering doing the same on the opposite side facing the street. However, the regulations only allow our privacy screen to be 1.20m (3.9 ft) high, which seems completely unreasonable. At that height, it might as well be left open.
What is allowed, though, is to set the structure back 1m (3.3 ft) from the street towards the property and then build it up to 2m (6.6 ft) high.
Can someone explain the reasoning behind this? Why should I have to “give up” 1m (3.3 ft) of my property?
What could happen if we just go ahead and install the 2m (6.6 ft) high wall without following these rules?
we are currently starting with the exterior landscaping and now facing the issue of privacy screening. Our neighbor has built a wall that is 2m (6.6 ft) high, and we are considering doing the same on the opposite side facing the street. However, the regulations only allow our privacy screen to be 1.20m (3.9 ft) high, which seems completely unreasonable. At that height, it might as well be left open.
What is allowed, though, is to set the structure back 1m (3.3 ft) from the street towards the property and then build it up to 2m (6.6 ft) high.
Can someone explain the reasoning behind this? Why should I have to “give up” 1m (3.3 ft) of my property?
What could happen if we just go ahead and install the 2m (6.6 ft) high wall without following these rules?
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Ypsi aus NI1 Jul 2020 23:34Anne1983 schrieb:
What could happen if we just go ahead and install the 2m (6.5 feet) anyway?You might have to undo it if someone reports you...
Vicky Pedia1 Jul 2020 23:36Is there a floor plan available?
The reason for this “nonsense” is apparently that the zoning plan requires 1.2 m (4 feet), but after one meter it no longer applies; then state law takes over, which usually requires 2 m (6.5 feet).
I have the same problem. I planted a hedge on the property line, which was required to be 80 cm (31 inches) high. Now it has grown to about 2.5 m (8 feet) tall. Nature can be harsh, but the local authority tolerates it.
The reason for this “nonsense” is apparently that the zoning plan requires 1.2 m (4 feet), but after one meter it no longer applies; then state law takes over, which usually requires 2 m (6.5 feet).
I have the same problem. I planted a hedge on the property line, which was required to be 80 cm (31 inches) high. Now it has grown to about 2.5 m (8 feet) tall. Nature can be harsh, but the local authority tolerates it.
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pagoni20201 Jul 2020 23:43Legally, the rules are clear, and you must comply with them. But as the saying goes: "No plaintiff, no judge." However, plaintiffs do appear quite often, so I can imagine building a flexible solution. For example, depending on the width, you could use 2m (6 ft 7 in) high wooden posts and initially build them up to about 120-140cm (47-55 inches) high with rhombus cladding. This way, you can see how high you really need it. Maybe it won’t even need to be the full 2 meters; I think you understand that best during construction.
We did it like this ourselves, and you can remove some rows at any time (and add them again) without it becoming an expensive demolition. I also find them attractive, for example in gray. We built ours ourselves using simple roof battens instead of rhombus cladding; it was very affordable and looked great.
A 2m (6 ft 7 in) wall feels like a prison wall, while these rhombus panel fences provide privacy but still appear more open and airy.
We did it like this ourselves, and you can remove some rows at any time (and add them again) without it becoming an expensive demolition. I also find them attractive, for example in gray. We built ours ourselves using simple roof battens instead of rhombus cladding; it was very affordable and looked great.
A 2m (6 ft 7 in) wall feels like a prison wall, while these rhombus panel fences provide privacy but still appear more open and airy.
If there were 2-meter (6.5 feet) high walls on both sides of a driveway exit, visibility when driving onto the street would be significantly reduced. It definitely makes sense to limit the height there.
A wall that is 2 meters (6.5 feet) high feels a bit like a prison. I would work with plants and smaller privacy screening elements instead. Also, not placing everything directly at the street, but spreading it out over a larger area.
A wall that is 2 meters (6.5 feet) high feels a bit like a prison. I would work with plants and smaller privacy screening elements instead. Also, not placing everything directly at the street, but spreading it out over a larger area.
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