ᐅ Selecting a Plot in a New Residential Development

Limbrandi schrieb:

What would be a typical example of a tendering error and its avoidable consequences?

Laypeople tend to order a full symphony orchestra in the same way they would a soloist. However, this isn’t a plumber coming for a single faucet or an electrician for one outlet—in some cases, football and tennis are being played on the same field at the same time. Based on building permits / planning permission documents (which many self-builders use as a basis for their requests), this inevitably leads to chaos. Even with detailed planning but inadequate site supervision (or quite simply: rearranging the sequence of games on the field), there are cases where the tradesperson says, “That wasn’t agreed upon—I first have to chisel off what the previous worker botched” (extra labor hours). A classic mistake with improperly prepared requests is that quantities and volumes are inaccurately determined and later have to be billed “as measured on site.” The perennial number one issue is disputes over areas measured beyond the agreed scope. Number two are the aforementioned extra labor hours. Insufficiently documented overruns that are not properly converted into change orders also happen, even without layperson interference. But fundamentally, having a professional handle the tendering process pays off in the long run—including financially (and certainly for your nerves).

Limbrandi schrieb:

Yes, the sightlines here make you think twice.

The views from plots 25 to 27 face an ascending horizon, while plots 8 to 13 overlook lower neighboring gardens, where screening might possibly be extended.

Limbrandi schrieb:

My two parents are single and over 70. But yes, probably one room on the ground floor plus first floor is sufficient here.

Many (holiday visiting) children seriously underestimate how much parents change between ages 50 and 70. Moreover, the principle “men indoors only for outpatient care” definitely does not apply to all mature ladies. Mom might bring home a new dance partner. I would suggest including a separate suite where one can comfortably retreat and that has its own “children’s bathroom.” If everyday cooking and dining together is not appealing as a permanent arrangement, this must also be taken into account during planning. A small “granny flat” is not enough to give people proper space to avoid each other. There is a lot of rosy dreaming about the intensity of family contact, which in daily practice often leads to tension. For a detached single-family home, 450 sqm (about 5,000 sq ft) of land is sufficient; more space—around 550 sqm (about 6,000 sq ft)—is needed if children and their playmates run around, and for a full multi-generation home, you’re already looking at about 700 sqm (about 7,500 sq ft). Somewhere the “chicken coop where grandma rides a motorcycle” has to fit in ;-)

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Limbrandi schrieb:

The uses according to §4 paragraph 3 numbers 1-5 of the Land Use Ordinance (accommodation businesses, other non-disruptive commercial operations, administrative facilities, horticultural businesses, gas stations) are not included in the development plan.

Exactly: no gas stations, no hotels, etc. This also applies to holiday apartments, such as Airbnb.

Good evening everyone, I wanted to briefly update you on this. We adjusted our placement since the original development area didn’t fully meet our expectations.

We are now considering a neighboring town that currently has a development area in the application phase. This new area offers significantly flatter plots, and the connections to bus and train, as well as shopping facilities, daycare centers, and schools, suit us better.

In any case, we are back in the application process and have a few questions regarding the regulations in the development plan. Under the section on energy supply, district heating is recommended— is this mandatory? At the same time, geothermal probes are prohibited due to water sources. Would a heat pump therefore be forbidden?

What options do we have regarding energy supply?

In the latest amendment "Am Brunnenweg," on page 13 of the development plan, it states that buildings may have a maximum of 1.5 storeys. Does this mean that two full storeys are not allowed?

The development area is managed by the municipality of Wolpertswende, "Am Brunnenweg."

Limbrandi schrieb:

Anyway, we are now included again in the application and have a few questions about the regulations in the development plan.
Under the section on energy supply, district heating is recommended—is this mandatory? At the same time, geothermal probes are prohibited due to water sources. Would a heat pump then be forbidden?
What options would we have regarding energy?

And in the latest amendment "Am Brunnenweg," page 13 of the development plan, it mentions a maximum of 1.5-story buildings. Does this mean that two full stories are not allowed?

The building area is from the municipality of Wolpertswende "am Brunnenweg."

I only see under 9.5 "Heat supply" (p.54) a mention of biogas and no details about the number of stories, but a wall height limit of max. 6.0 meters (20 feet) and a ridge height max. 8.5 meters (28 feet) with roof pitches between 18 and 32°—which are typical values for a townhouse style.

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Limbrandi schrieb:

District heating is recommended under the energy supply section; is that mandatory?

If the purchase contract does not include a specific provision, this is only a recommendation.

There are also heat pumps without ground-source probes.

11ant schrieb:

I only found under section 9.5 "Heating Supply" (p. 54) a mention of biogas, and no details on the number of floors, but a wall height of max. 6.0 meters (20 feet) and a ridge height of max. 8.5 meters (28 feet) with roof pitches between 18° and 32°—values more typical of a "town villa."

This point about the specification of 1.5 floors confused me.