Selection of a plot in the new development area

I knew exactly on which property I wanted to place myself on the withdrawal list.

That’s how I got my property in first place. I was called already the next day.

We have considered the following: ~500 to 635 sqm (635 sqm, because several plots are possible due to a few sqm difference) N/E development = building plots 5+8+12+29 S/W terrace possible without N/E development = building plots 35+33+32+31+9 Plots with the most slope in the building window = 5+9

What are the pros and cons of 8+12+29+9 (corner plots) How do you evaluate the plots along the river, starting with 35. I cannot make sense of the red dashed area GA and the adjacent light green area to the north. 33 has the narrowest building window. We find it difficult to assess the building windows based on the plot size to fit everything on it (house, double garage, garden shed) The same applies to 26, great location, but the building window is hard to estimate and the blue flood line in front of the building window makes us uneasy.

As already mentioned, we definitely want to build without a basement; our budget is 700k. The current favorite floor plan is about 12x9m, but we are still very open.

As you like: in the quiet north, east or west facing the neighbors or in street-facing south – as you prefer. (I don’t understand the question)

Our wish was a terrace facing S/SW with as little sealed surface as possible. Therefore, we find it hard to imagine if the development is already from the "south".

What do you actually want: rather A. to succeed, if necessary with a consolation prize; or B. wishful thinking (with the risk of getting nothing)? Consider when playing strategically to put yourself in the "opponent’s" shoes!

We are still undecided because we don’t know exactly what potential each plot brings. Consolation prizes are always bad.

I would ask a few of the very old locals for that ...

Good idea, we actually don’t find the area bad either.

I made a list with different criteria. Rated by price, location, and buildability. Then you can rate what is most important to you with 50%, the next with 30%, and then 20% for the less important criterion. Then I gave rankings for each criterion. Then sorted the plots according to the sum of rankings. In the list, during negotiations, I crossed out the assigned plots and so could immediately say what my desired plot is.

That’s also a great tip.

Regarding the size of the building plots: A nearly square plot of 600 sqm like 26 has an area of approx. 24 x 24 m. Print out the plan and measure it assuming the 24 m side length. Additionally, there are a few measurements on the plan that you can use (above the 35 the 6 m path width). You can simply try with a scaled sketch whether your planned house will fit. Corner plots have the disadvantage that they have 2 streets/paths that you have to take care of. Depending on the regulations of your municipality. And 2 sides where people walk by, drive by, and look onto your terrace. I wouldn’t take one without necessity. 34 would also fit your list and apparently has the largest building plot. I would actually take up the suggestion and talk to the people who live in the area and ask how high the water level gets there at most. Maybe take a look now as well. I don’t know how it is with you, but here the ditches and fields are still full of water. If no water is to be expected there, that area would always be my first choice because of the open space around it.

35. Here I can't make sense of the red dashed area GA and the light green area adjacent to the north.

Ga (actually Ga/Cp) is a special building zone. That means you are allowed to extend the building zone there (only) for a garage or carport. The light green area will be a planting requirement zone, with the northern part of it burdened by a GFL right. Presumably, an employee is supposed to be allowed to drive along there for creek bank maintenance.

Consolation prizes are always bad.

I wanted to know whether you would rather A. be happy about the award of the property ranked only fourth best on your hit list and be willing to adjust the house design accordingly or B. if the terrace does not face SW then keep looking.

Cut out a house and a CP/Ga and try to fit them into the building window according to your ideas, then you will see if the plot is suitable. For example like this.:

Good evening everyone,

we had our insightful appointment today.
Really interesting which information was still unclear.
1. The current contour lines are from before the development measures were implemented.
The plots are all located below the developed roads and the roads are all relatively flat.
2. The contaminated site area has already been remedied and eliminated.
3. District heating will be mandatory (previously it was only recommended), consequently no heat pump will be accepted. This will be included in the purchase contract ---> Advantages and disadvantages?
4. Now here it comes: the plots with the green stripe "Private planting" (all plots by the river) must have a 5m deep 3-row hedge in this area, this was a condition for the approval of the area. .... expensive business such a mandatory hedge.... consequently the river pieces are out for us.

In total, there are probably 20 applicants in the pool. Two of them have already expressed 26 and 24 when applying.
That means in the worst case I would have 7 ahead of me.