Plot depth

The plot depth describes the rear length of a plot of land , starting from the street . The term can be found in planning and construction law . In order to avoid the ambiguous length of the property , we speak of the (street-side) property width and the property depth .

The value of a building plot depends, among other things, on its layout. Plots of oversized depth or length often have a relatively lower value. The reason is the comparatively limited buildability due to the spacing areas that must be observed .

In many cases, therefore, properties are cut as so-called hammer properties . This means that the property consists of a narrow driveway and widens towards the rear. Thus, building is possible in the rear part. Since the driveway can usually not be used for any other purpose, the value of the property is reduced. However, the advantage in some places is the lower property tax due to the shorter street front.