ᐅ Which Plot to Choose in a New Development Area? Pros and Cons

Melinaaa schrieb:

because my wife would work on the terrace in the afternoon – if necessary with a roof covering.

So you want an extra sunny terrace, just to put a sun-blocking roof over it again later 😉. Don’t underestimate the temperatures in summer and VERY IMPORTANT the sun protection for the house. South-facing and shutters closed during the day means very little natural light in the living area.

Melinaaa schrieb:

And with a heat pump, we can use the air conditioning function on hot days if needed...?

That happens more on paper than in reality. A 2-3 degree difference is realistic.

Melinaaa schrieb:

Main thing is bright, and no neighbors looking into the living room.

Brightness is easily achieved on any plot and any orientation. Privacy from nosy views is not provided by any plot, especially in summer.
Question in this regard: Is your area known for voyeurism, or why are you so concerned about the views?

Melinaaa schrieb:

A silly question – you all say a west-facing terrace is a good idea, especially for the evening, I agree. But isn’t a south-facing terrace automatically also a west-facing terrace in the evening?

Theoretically yes. In practice, however, it tends to be different. Better to have truly distinct orientations.

I would choose a plot of land that allows you the possibility to add another terrace later on.

I’m also a true sun lover, and currently we have a south-facing terrace. In our new build, we placed the terrace on the west side because the south-facing terrace is almost unbearable during the summer afternoons. Even under the terrace roof with a retractable awning, it can get worse since the heat accumulates, despite our roof being open on the sides.

When home office was introduced due to the pandemic, I had the lovely idea of working outside. I lasted 15 minutes before either the laptop or I would have given up 😀 😀

Thank you for the answers. I didn’t realize it gets so hot on the south side. Then we’ll talk again about the west terrace :-)

May I ask what exactly is meant by sun protection for the house?

No, it’s not a cramped area 😀 But we looked at one house where you could really see 3 meters (10 feet) from the living room directly into the next house, and I just didn’t like that at all... 1. privacy 2. darkness because of the house right next door.

Thanks 🙂

Melinaaa schrieb:

This designated area is a bat corridor that must not be built on or paved over and should be maintained as a vegetation zone. Does anyone know if it would then theoretically be prohibited to place a sandbox or swing there? I couldn’t find any additional information about this in the development plan.

You could try asking your city’s environmental department.

Melinaaa schrieb:

I didn’t realize it would get so hot on the south side.

In mid-summer, yes. But then it’s not cool on the west side either. From around 4 to 5 p.m. the day reaches its highest heat. It’s good to have an alternative or proper shading at that time.
But we shouldn’t forget the benefits of a south-facing terrace. In spring and autumn, people like to sit outside for longer periods. We also have a south-facing terrace where we enjoy sitting while those with shaded terraces have already gone indoors. Additionally, we have a gazebo with shade under the trees for hot days.

The bat corridor issue really draws my interest. That’s why this would be my favorite:

Melinaaa schrieb:

Thanks for the answers, I didn’t realize it gets that hot on the south side. Then we’ll talk again about the west terrace :-)

Thanks 🙂

That only happens on a few days. We also have a covered south-facing terrace, and it’s probably unusable for about 10 to 15 days a year. After all, we don’t live in southern countries where it stays warm for months.
In Germany, every sunny day is a pleasure. We have many more days to enjoy the sun than days when we avoid it. Throughout spring and autumn, people appreciate the light and warmth.
Here, it’s often assumed that the few real summer days in Germany should determine building designs.

Melinaaa schrieb:

because my wife would work on the terrace in the afternoon – if necessary with a canopy. [...] The main thing is bright and no neighbors looking into the living room, and I think the plots would fit quite well for that, right?

If Melinaaa (sounds like a woman) has a wife, then the neighbors will look – not only in London, but now also in Dortmund North ;-)
However, my initial point seems not to have been fully considered: without details from the zoning plan (what is shown here is probably just an overview map of property listings, which focuses on completely different information), reliable recommendations are only very limitedly possible.

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