Two houses on one plot – is it possible?

Building two houses on one plot is an increasingly popular option, especially due to rising land prices and the need to use space efficiently. But does Polish law allow two houses to be built on one plot? To answer briefly – yes! If all the requirements are met and the plot itself is large enough, then two or even more buildings can be built on the plot.

Table of contents

• Can two houses be built on one plot?
• Two houses on one plot – conditions and formalities
• Two single-family houses on one plot or a division of the plot?

Can two houses be built on one plot?

According to Polish law, the construction of more than one house on a plot is possible, which is confirmed, for example, by the numerous presence of terraced houses and semi-detached houses. However, this undertaking requires certain conditions to be met. First of all, the investor should familiarize himself with the local spatial development plan (MPZP), which specifies what types of development are allowed in a given area. In the local development plan you can find information on m.in:

• the permissible number of buildings on the plot,
• maximum built-up area,
• minimum size of the plot for the construction of houses,
• building parameters (height, distance from the plot boundaries).

If the plot is not covered by the local development plan, it will be necessary to obtain a decision on development conditions. In principle, if the plot is large enough and meets the requirements set out in the construction law, it is possible to erect two houses.

Two houses on one plot – conditions and formalities

When building two houses on one plot, it is important to comply with the applicable regulations regarding the distance from the plot boundary and from other buildings. According to § 12 of the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure, the minimum distance of a building from the plot boundary is:

• 3 meters for a wall without windows and doors,
• 4 meters for a wall with windows and doors,
• 1.5 meters, if this possibility is allowed by the local development plan.

In addition, the distances between buildings must be at least 8 meters in the case of brick houses. On the other hand, if we want to build a brick and wooden house on one plot, the distance between them cannot be less than 12 meters. It is worth adding that the distances between buildings do not have to be maintained if we decide on a terraced or semi-detached house. In such a situation, the buildings are adjacent to each other with external walls.

One of the necessary steps in the process of building two houses is also obtaining a building permit. The notification itself is insufficient. The investor must submit an application, which should be accompanied by, among m.in, a construction project, an extract from the land register and a statement on the right to dispose of the property for construction purposes. In addition, a separate administrative procedure must be carried out for each of the structures.

Two single-family houses on one plot or a division of the plot?

In order to be able to build two independent houses, it is often necessary to divide the plot into two smaller ones. Such a division allows each owner to independently manage their part of the property. However, this requires meeting the requirements for the minimum size of the building plot, which are also specified in the local development plan or in the decision on development conditions.

In conclusion , building two houses on one plot is a solution that can be very beneficial, as long as the plot meets certain technical and legal conditions. During the procedure, it is important to properly prepare the project and obtain the required permits. Although such an investment comes with some challenges, it can bring long-term benefits, especially in the context of rising land prices and the need for efficient use of space.

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