ᐅ Afternoon/early evening shade caused by adjacent woodland
Created on: 22 Mar 2019 23:22
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curry_wurst
We have the opportunity to purchase a nicely located plot of land in a new residential development. The chosen plot is approximately 630 sqm (7,300 sq ft) in size and is situated at the south-western corner of the development, adjacent to a forest to the south and west (20 m (65.6 ft) distance from the property boundary). The forest is slightly elevated compared to the gently sloping development area.
The development itself is ideal for us (very good transport connections, excellent infrastructure, quiet location, close to our workplaces). Based purely on the zoning plan, our choice clearly fell on this particular plot – see attachment.
The only possible downside of the plot might be the forest to the west – as beautiful as it appears at first glance. During several visits at different times of day, we noticed that the western forested areas already become shaded in the afternoon (from about 3-4 pm). With the sun higher in the sky during summer, the shading of course shifts later in the day.
Would this be a reason for you to reconsider purchasing? Or is it more of a “luxury problem”? Are our concerns perhaps unfounded, and are we giving this too much importance? Other plots further east in the development currently still receive sun when there is already shade on “our” lot. However, this may of course change once the surrounding areas are built on.
We currently live in an apartment on the 3rd floor and get sunlight on our balcony all day long. In summer, this can be almost unbearable in the evenings, too hot. But in spring or autumn, we enjoy the sun after work. The latter would probably no longer be the case in the future – unless a few sunbeams occasionally reach through the trees.
I would very much appreciate your opinions and assessments.
The development itself is ideal for us (very good transport connections, excellent infrastructure, quiet location, close to our workplaces). Based purely on the zoning plan, our choice clearly fell on this particular plot – see attachment.
The only possible downside of the plot might be the forest to the west – as beautiful as it appears at first glance. During several visits at different times of day, we noticed that the western forested areas already become shaded in the afternoon (from about 3-4 pm). With the sun higher in the sky during summer, the shading of course shifts later in the day.
Would this be a reason for you to reconsider purchasing? Or is it more of a “luxury problem”? Are our concerns perhaps unfounded, and are we giving this too much importance? Other plots further east in the development currently still receive sun when there is already shade on “our” lot. However, this may of course change once the surrounding areas are built on.
We currently live in an apartment on the 3rd floor and get sunlight on our balcony all day long. In summer, this can be almost unbearable in the evenings, too hot. But in spring or autumn, we enjoy the sun after work. The latter would probably no longer be the case in the future – unless a few sunbeams occasionally reach through the trees.
I would very much appreciate your opinions and assessments.
Winniefred25 Mar 2019 11:33I find it beautiful with the trees. I would buy it immediately if everything else fits. Since summers will probably get hotter and more extreme anyway, this is just another advantage. And who sits out long in direct sunlight? Usually, the blinds are closed, and the umbrella is set up. And you do have sun. I find this partial shading ideal. Honestly, in the summer, I just move from one shade to another when it’s 30°C (86°F) or higher, and I appreciate every tree that provides shade at our place.
curry_wurst schrieb:
A kindergarten is being newly built at about 500 m (550 yards) away, and an elementary school is already very close by, That concerns me much more than the trees – which I actually like.
But a school and a kindergarten that close???
Noisy groups of children are one thing – I don’t find that too bad and it’s usually over by evening – but the crowds of parents driving SUVs to drop off and pick up their kids in the afternoon (does anyone still walk their kids to school or kindergarten nowadays??) is something I wouldn’t want to deal with.
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Mottenhausen23 Apr 2019 13:40Nice that you now find children to be
But why does this topic keep triggering you, even though it doesn't affect you at all? In fact, childcare facilities mean: evenings = quiet, weekends = quiet, public holidays = quiet... the exact opposite of restaurants, leisure facilities, various businesses, etc.
Climbee schrieb:
not (...) so bad
But why does this topic keep triggering you, even though it doesn't affect you at all? In fact, childcare facilities mean: evenings = quiet, weekends = quiet, public holidays = quiet... the exact opposite of restaurants, leisure facilities, various businesses, etc.
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chand198623 Apr 2019 13:42Climbee schrieb:
(Does anyone still walk their kids to school or kindergarten nowadays??? Primary school children can walk or cycle on their own. However, these days they would very likely be at risk of being hit by SUVs...
Personally, I really wouldn’t want to deal with SUV traffic jams in front of schools and kindergartens every weekday morning and after school or daycare hours.
A friend of mine lives in Munich opposite a (smaller) school on a traffic-calmed street – she sometimes has trouble getting her car out of the garage in the morning because the street is almost completely parked with parents’ cars (not just SUVs, that was a stereotype, I admit). Unfortunately, this has become a valid issue worth considering.
I also wouldn’t necessarily want to buy a property right next to a kindergarten or school – it definitely affects the resale value. People can argue about whether that’s child-friendly or not, but that’s just how it is. If you don’t want to waste money, it’s wise to keep such conditions in mind (even if it’s only to negotiate the price down).
A friend of mine lives in Munich opposite a (smaller) school on a traffic-calmed street – she sometimes has trouble getting her car out of the garage in the morning because the street is almost completely parked with parents’ cars (not just SUVs, that was a stereotype, I admit). Unfortunately, this has become a valid issue worth considering.
I also wouldn’t necessarily want to buy a property right next to a kindergarten or school – it definitely affects the resale value. People can argue about whether that’s child-friendly or not, but that’s just how it is. If you don’t want to waste money, it’s wise to keep such conditions in mind (even if it’s only to negotiate the price down).