ᐅ Finding a Plot – Boundary Compliance for Carports – Experiences

Good morning,

We are currently still looking for a plot of land and have several options.

One with the ideal size (1024 sqm (11023 sqft)) is out for me because it faces north.

Another plot in the same development has the perfect south-facing orientation for us but is only 735 sqm (7913 sqft) with dimensions of 21 m x 35 m (69 ft x 115 ft). According to the development plan, a 3 m (10 ft) setback from the street must be maintained; there is no specific setback listed for neighboring plots, but usually, it is also 3 m (10 ft).

Our house is 12.15 m (40 ft) wide (including a Frisian gable, which should face the street/north side).

The builder said yesterday that here in Schleswig-Holstein, for a carport, the 3 m (10 ft) boundary to the neighbor does not have to be maintained if it is no longer than 9 m (30 ft). Unfortunately, the mayor couldn’t give me a definite answer; I will ask the building authority next week.

This would mean that, maintaining the 3 m (10 ft) setback on the house side, we would have 5.85 m (19 ft) left on the other side for a double carport.

Does anyone have experience with this? Do you think 5.85 m (19 ft) is enough space for a carport? I would also like to store the trash bins there.

Best regards – Vetti

Vetti007 schrieb:
The contractor said yesterday that in Schleswig-Holstein we don’t have to keep the 3 m (10 feet) distance to the neighbor for a carport if it is not longer than 9 m (30 feet).

That is correct.

Vetti007 schrieb:
I would also like to store the trash bins in there.

Next to two cars? Then, in my opinion, it is too small.

The house is already fully designed, and now the suitable plot is being searched for. That’s quite a luxury. Usually, it’s the other way around.

Vetti007 schrieb:
Our house is 12.15 m wide (with a Frisian gable, which should face the street/north side).

That’s where the mistake is: first choose the plot, then design the house for that plot.

Vetti007 schrieb:
but only 735 sqm with dimensions of 21 m x 35 m. According to the development plan, there must be a setback of 3 m from the street

Those are good dimensions. Often, the width is less than 20 meters. That’s why: see above. First the plot…

Vetti007 schrieb:
The builder said yesterday that in Schleswig-Holstein, for a carport, you don’t have to maintain the 3 m distance to the neighbor if it is no longer than 9 m.

As a future homeowner, you should read up on the State Building Code of Schleswig-Holstein regarding boundary constructions. A quick look at the land use ordinance can also be helpful. You should also know the applicable neighbor law in Schleswig-Holstein… for me, this is essential reading for anyone building a house.

kaho674 schrieb:
So the house is already fully designed and now you’re looking for the right plot. That’s true luxury. Usually, it’s the other way around.

That’s the advantage of living in a rural area ;-) Out of 30 building plots, only 10 have been allocated so far, even though the development has been around for several years. The house is currently only fully planned in our minds (based on the builder’s standard floor plan), but it meets almost exactly the requirements we absolutely need.

There is another plot in a nearby municipality that could work (with ideal dimensions and orientation), but it is privately owned and the mayor needs to ask if the owner would be willing to sell.

ypg schrieb:
That’s where the mistake is: first the plot, then the house has to be planned for that specific plot.

As I said, there are several plots available here. Why not first look for the one that best fits your desired concept?

ypg schrieb:
As a future homeowner, read up on the regional building regulations for Schleswig-Holstein, which include rules on boundary construction; a brief look at the land use ordinance won’t hurt either. Also, the applicable neighborhood law for Schleswig-Holstein... to me, this is essential reading for anyone building a house.

Thanks for the tip!