Exception permit / different eave height possible? Last plot.

Hello everyone,

we are planning to build a house on the last plot of a small, rural new development area. Since we want high ceilings on the ground floor and not too low knee walls on the upper floor, my question is whether there are exceptions for the eaves height. This is set at a maximum of 4m. The idea came up because there have apparently been exceptions for all kinds of things and it is the last plot there. (the others have been built on for about 10 years.)

I look forward to tips and answers!

Regards

Tapp14

Hello,

The thought arose because there have apparently been exemptions for all sorts of things and it is the last plot of land there. (the others have been developed for about 10 years.)

That depends...

Has your architect ever been to the building planning office?
Are there perhaps exceptions to be spotted in the existing buildings?
How did the person in charge at the BA sleep... etc.

There are some municipalities in NRW where I would spontaneously answer no, while others are willing to negotiate. Where is the plot located?

Rhenish regards

Hello,

thank you for the late reply! The property is located in Schleswig-Holstein, near Neumünster. We want to go to the north!

The architect only said that there is no special permit for such a case. However, I would rather dismiss that as a general statement. We have the feeling that she is not necessarily keen to inquire about it either. Who would have to apply for such a permit?

My husband had spoken with an employee of the building authority about another matter; he seemed open to discussion.
However, the architect said that this person would not make the decision.
When would you submit the application?

Best regards

Hello,

Who would have to apply for such a permit?

The architect as part of the building application; this is called an exemption from the development plan.

My husband had spoken on the phone with an employee of the building authority about a different matter, he seemed open to discussion.
The architect said, however, that this person would not make the decision.

That may be; usually the planning department is responsible. It should be no different in SH.

Most building authorities here in the Rhineland suggest a paid preliminary building inquiry (BVA) – I usually reject that, as I can clarify it in another way. But for you, it could be an option if your architect really is such a slowpoke (no alternative?). You can also draw yourselves and raise the eaves accordingly in the section. Submit that to the planning department and then wait... but beforehand you should find out who the responsible caseworker is and establish contact via a personal conversation.

When would you submit the application?

See above – if not via an exemption, then with a BVA.

Best regards from the Rhineland