Enclosure to the neighbor according to the development plan

Where else should the hedge go if not on or at the property boundary?

With a distance of 50 cm for example. Or even one meter... it depends on how thick the hedge will be. It must be guaranteed that nothing grows over the property boundary onto the neighbor’s side.

For a cherry laurel hedge, one plans for one meter depth; for a trimmed hedge like hornbeam, it can be somewhat narrower. According to neighborhood law, for example, plant it at least 50 cm away from the property boundary. Then it may grow up to 1.80 meters high.

the city demands that there is a hedge on both sides, which is not stated at all in the development plan.

Yes. That would be the integrated fence.

Where else should the hedge go other than on or at the property boundary?

Exactly there it should go. That’s how the city planners envisioned it. A shared hedge on the property boundary. The planting is paid equally. Everyone maintains their side. I also find the wording in the development plan clear: Enclosures are only permitted as deciduous hedges ... The fact that additionally fences are allowed is a concession by the city planners, probably so that the young dog of the young family does not explore the neighborhood on its own through the young and thus still permeable hedge. The planners probably could not imagine that neighbors might come up with the idea of erecting two visually opaque fences.
Since your neighbor has already created faits accomplis, you probably have to comply with the city’s instructions now. And if they want a hedge on each side of the existing fence, IMHO there is no way around it.

Also take a look at the neighborhood law applicable to you.

Not necessary. The development plan is binding.

Hi

I read ".....are permissible" and not "must be carried out one way or another".
From that, I would not even derive an obligation for a enclosure.

Olli

I wouldn't even derive an obligation for a fence from that.

No, there is no obligation if the neighbors agree. But here both neighbors want a fence. Unfortunately, it is not compliant with the development plan.

But here, both neighbors want a enclosure. Unfortunately, it is not in accordance with the development plan.

Well, not quite. We would have preferred to do without it, since we don't want the hedge. If we now place the hedge on the boundary, is one side then allowed to put up a fence on the inside, just like on the other sides? Integrated would be clear, but if inside, then both sides would be inside.

If we place the hedge right on the boundary now, is one side then allowed to put up a fence on the inside?

Yes. As I understand the development plan, the other side is also allowed to put up a fence. However, it is not sensible and a waste of money besides.