Hello everyone,
my husband and I (soon with 3 children) want to apply for a plot of land in a new residential area in the center of SH. Out of 40 plots, 30 will be allocated based on a points system, so with 3 children, we think our chances are relatively good.
Some information about the development: The area is divided by several hedgerows, which partly belong entirely to the plots and generally may not be used, additionally with a 3m (10 feet) wide hedge protection strip. This means many plots have a significantly smaller net area than indicated. On the western edge, there is only a 3m (10 feet) wide embankment without an additional protection strip.
Furthermore, the area is divided into single-story building zones (blue) and two-story building zones (purple). These plots also differ in purchase price: 150€/m2 (150€/m2) for blue, 170€/m2 (170€/m2) for purple. There are also a few plots designed as flagpole-shaped lots. Here, the flagpole part must be purchased at the regular plot price, while other plots share a rear access driveway that is sold to neighboring residents at a very low price (25€/m2 (25€/m2), proportionally).
Our criteria for a plot are as follows:
- Preferably large, ideally over 700m2 (7500 square feet) net area, but there are only a few plots with that net size
- Not directly bordering the street (though it is a low-traffic residential street, we would prefer it quieter, especially as we have a dog and our current garden faces the street, which we want to avoid with the new house)
Additional info on the plots: Single-story homes generally allow a wall height of 4m (13 feet) and a ridge height of 8m (26 feet). So only relatively normal single-family houses with a small knee wall can be built here.
The 10 plots marked with an L will be allocated by lottery.
We are allowed to apply for 3 plots through the points-based system and for 3 plots through the lottery.
Currently, our favorites are:
- 18 (clear first choice, comparatively large, existing hedge without protection strip, meadow behind that likely won’t be built on for the next few years. Open and quiet)
- 17, 9 (unfortunately out, as acquaintances we met on site are also applying for these and have higher points)
- 26 (very large, but from the 919m2 (9900 sq ft) only about 730m2 (7850 sq ft) net remain; downside: flagpole, resulting in significantly higher costs for the plot)
- 19 (one of the larger ones, somewhat unusual shape, the house can be oriented parallel to the street with a private, secluded garden behind)
For the lottery, we chose plots 12, 13, and 25 (but we don’t expect much chance there).
Right now, we find it difficult to decide between 19 and 26. The difference in total costs including property transfer tax, development fees, etc., is around €70,000 (about $75,000). Is plot 26 worth the extra cost? It has about 100m2 (1075 sq ft) more net area and allows freer building because 2 full stories are permitted.
Which ones would be your favorites? Are we overlooking anything? Could one choice improve our chances?
Oh, and for orientation: to the south, there is a somewhat busier main road; to the north and east, quiet residential areas; to the west, meadowland.
Best regards,
EinHausfür5
my husband and I (soon with 3 children) want to apply for a plot of land in a new residential area in the center of SH. Out of 40 plots, 30 will be allocated based on a points system, so with 3 children, we think our chances are relatively good.
Some information about the development: The area is divided by several hedgerows, which partly belong entirely to the plots and generally may not be used, additionally with a 3m (10 feet) wide hedge protection strip. This means many plots have a significantly smaller net area than indicated. On the western edge, there is only a 3m (10 feet) wide embankment without an additional protection strip.
Furthermore, the area is divided into single-story building zones (blue) and two-story building zones (purple). These plots also differ in purchase price: 150€/m2 (150€/m2) for blue, 170€/m2 (170€/m2) for purple. There are also a few plots designed as flagpole-shaped lots. Here, the flagpole part must be purchased at the regular plot price, while other plots share a rear access driveway that is sold to neighboring residents at a very low price (25€/m2 (25€/m2), proportionally).
Our criteria for a plot are as follows:
- Preferably large, ideally over 700m2 (7500 square feet) net area, but there are only a few plots with that net size
- Not directly bordering the street (though it is a low-traffic residential street, we would prefer it quieter, especially as we have a dog and our current garden faces the street, which we want to avoid with the new house)
Additional info on the plots: Single-story homes generally allow a wall height of 4m (13 feet) and a ridge height of 8m (26 feet). So only relatively normal single-family houses with a small knee wall can be built here.
The 10 plots marked with an L will be allocated by lottery.
We are allowed to apply for 3 plots through the points-based system and for 3 plots through the lottery.
Currently, our favorites are:
- 18 (clear first choice, comparatively large, existing hedge without protection strip, meadow behind that likely won’t be built on for the next few years. Open and quiet)
- 17, 9 (unfortunately out, as acquaintances we met on site are also applying for these and have higher points)
- 26 (very large, but from the 919m2 (9900 sq ft) only about 730m2 (7850 sq ft) net remain; downside: flagpole, resulting in significantly higher costs for the plot)
- 19 (one of the larger ones, somewhat unusual shape, the house can be oriented parallel to the street with a private, secluded garden behind)
For the lottery, we chose plots 12, 13, and 25 (but we don’t expect much chance there).
Right now, we find it difficult to decide between 19 and 26. The difference in total costs including property transfer tax, development fees, etc., is around €70,000 (about $75,000). Is plot 26 worth the extra cost? It has about 100m2 (1075 sq ft) more net area and allows freer building because 2 full stories are permitted.
Which ones would be your favorites? Are we overlooking anything? Could one choice improve our chances?
Oh, and for orientation: to the south, there is a somewhat busier main road; to the north and east, quiet residential areas; to the west, meadowland.
Best regards,
EinHausfür5
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NatureSys7 Nov 2021 11:34I haven't read all the posts. Maybe a shed roof could work to make use of the 9.50 meters (31 feet).
EinHausfür5 schrieb:
If you consider a classic gable roof house with a width between 8-10 m (26-33 feet), where the roof must start at a height of 4 m (13 feet) and its slope can be a maximum of 45 degrees, I don’t see how the total height can reach 9.5 m (31 feet). Or am I missing something? If someone wants to push that height limit,
Exactly "trying to push the height limit" is the mistake. That’s nonsense – a stubborn attitude without any benefit for you.
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EinHausfür57 Nov 2021 13:43I’m not saying I want to do that either 😱, but the planners must have had some reason for it. The other single-story buildings have the more reasonable height of 8m (26 feet), which actually works quite well. Hopefully, most will build a standard gable roof house there.
EinHausfür5 schrieb:
but the planners must have had some reason for that,For example, they were probably thinking of your calculation example with a slightly wider house...https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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