Setbacks
House setback from the fence and plot boundary
Germany
Setback (Abstandsfläche) is 0.4 × wall height, floor ~3 m; exact minimum varies by Bundesland (2.5 m in Baden-Württemberg, 3 m in most others). Recommended (safe): ≥3 m.
Distances and rules
A dwelling must stand at least the setback distance from the neighbouring boundary; you may not build the house in the strip between that line and the boundary.
To neighbour boundary (recommended)
Recommended: at least 3 m (covers most Länder; 0.4 × wall height)
Local rules
Important limitation
This is a planning aid, not a legal opinion. Before construction, check the local land-use rules, easements, the network/utility operator’s requirements and neighbour buildings.
