Spacious lot in a natural setting on the outskirts of town, above the lake

The property is not located within the scope of a qualified zoning plan. Therefore, Section 34 of the German Building Code (BauGB) applies—the nature and extent of the building’s use must be consistent with the character of the immediate surroundings. The municipality’s land-use plan designates approximately two-thirds of the western portion of the property as general residential land. The eastern portion, which slopes down toward the railroad tracks, is designated as green space.

Given the topography of the property, it makes sense to continue using the area that is currently already built up for new construction. Several buildings in the neighborhood have two full stories and a converted attic.

The municipality’s setback regulations stipulate that the 16-meter privilege continues to apply. Thus, setbacks of 1 H (standard) and at least 3 meters apply. However, for up to two exterior walls no longer than 16 meters, a setback of 0.5 H (with a minimum of 3 meters) is sufficient, provided that the building maintains a setback of 1 H along at least two exterior walls on
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A building length of approximately 16 meters with a width of approximately 11 meters is considered feasible. The floor area is therefore approximately 176 m².

To calculate the value-relevant floor area (WGF), it is appropriate to count the attic as ½ of the full story below it due to the possible roof construction. In the basement, the slight slope allows for well-lit and well-ventilated living space. Here, a calculation of ¼ is possible. Accordingly, a total WGF of 484 m² is achieved. Applying a conversion factor of 0.9 to estimate the potential living area (Wfl.) results in approximately 435 m² of Wfl.