Selection of a plot in the new development area

Dear Construction Forum,

we were ranked 19th in the points procedure (out of more than 40 building plots in total).
In two weeks is the appointment where we are allowed to choose our building plot (from those available then).
In the letter from the municipality, it is advised that we should decide on 19 potential building plots in advance.
So that in the worst case we get one of them.

Unfortunately, we find it extremely difficult to identify good or not optimal spots on the site plan.
Also, the slope of up to 1.5m depending on the plot (if I interpret it correctly) makes it hard for us to imagine the impact on the future house.

I have created two conceptual categories:
N/O development = building plots 16-18 + 25-27 + 31 + 38 + 45
S/W terrace possible without N/O development = building plots 8-9 + 11-13 + 15

Building plot size +/- 550sqm would be our wish.

Which properties would you favor and with regard to advantages and disadvantages?

I look forward to your feedback.

Best regards
Limbrandi

Basically, I think it's nonsense to make a list of 19 places. Make a list of 2-3 that you like and think about which areas might still be interesting. Consider what is important to you. Accessibility, possible view, noise pollution, etc.

What do all the different colors mean and what is Type 1 and Type 2?

Thank you very much first of all for the food for thought.
A terrace facing south would be important for us (S/W is also okay).
Apparently, access from N/E is optimal?
Friends of ours have the entrance area facing W/N and consequently the living-dining area in S/E, which is well lit.
We are really grateful for information and impacts here.

I assume the noise pollution is based on the access roads?

Type 1 are detached houses and Type 2 are semi-detached houses.

The colors reflect the land prices.
Green is the cheapest, blue is 30€ more expensive, and yellow is another 30€ more expensive per sqm.

First of all, congratulations on the planning-conscious community. Clear and unambiguous height specifications (WH = wall height aka eaves height, GH = building height aka ridge height) in connection with contour lines and a dense network of elevation points create exemplary foundations for planners.

we have been ranked 19th in the points system (out of more than 40 building plots in total).
In two weeks is the appointment when we may choose our building plot (from those available at that time).

In view of the above-praised planning quality, I find the idea good to want to secure a plot there (although I generally always advise waiting longer rather than making big compromises). For you, this appointment therefore means not only the beauty competition of the plots for your buyers’ favor but also the competition between you and the other interested parties. In this sense, it would mean that less attractive plots would be less contested and your chances increase if you bet on the outsiders. I would not take “bad” plots, but maybe the “second-best.” With lottery numbers 19 and the 40s, you potentially have the most co-winners. For you, this means higher chances for 11 than for 13 (because 13 has the more attractive price-performance ratio), and probably even higher for 12. In this sense, 29 would be safer than 31, and 36 safer than 38.

The community’s letter advises that we should decide on 19 potential building plots in advance. So that in the worst case we get one of them.

That you consider “only” 14 instead of all 19 is already good; in a less planner-friendly building area, I would have selected even half as many. From your selection (modifications see above), I would consider 25/26/27 as first rank, then 11 to 13 and the others you listed as good consolation prizes. That you don’t fill up all 19, as I said, is exactly right.

Also, the slope of up to 1.5m depending on the plot (if I interpret it correctly) makes it hard for us to imagine the impact on the future house.

What matters mainly is the slope in the building window and then the one within the access path to the front door and garage door, less so the slope of the entire plot. 11 to 13 have the slope from the street to the garden side, 25 to 27 have the incline from the street to the garden side, and for 29/31/36/38/45 it depends on the chosen house orientation. 17 is the most problematic in this respect, with the slope across almost all conceivable house axes.

What do you want to build? Have you already given some thought to your budget etc.? What about a basement? Then a slope would actually work in your favor. If you have to be tight with your budget, then maybe something flat would be better. (I haven't looked at the plan yet because of the question to you)

As a rule, it is easier in terms of the floor plan to place the front door on the north-facing eaves side. Ideally, the driveway should then also be from the north. But it doesn't have to be that way; there are also nice floor plans with access from the south. Regarding the slope, I consider about 1.5-2m across the property as the worst case. Too much to simply ignore, too little to build a proper hillside house. You will still end up significantly above the neighbor, and the builder might also refuse to set the house lower than the street.