Location analysis
Buying or owning land but unsure if you can build?
Save up to €24,000 on unnecessary documentation*
Discovering issues such as incorrect land designation or insufficient plot area only after submitting a building permit application can result in significant financial losses. You may need to substantially modify or completely discard the existing project, leading to additional costs for new documentation and resubmission.
*According to information available on Trebam.hr, the costs of obtaining a building permit for a family house in Zagreb can reach €25 per square metre, which for a 200 m² house amounts to €24,000.
Avoid waiting 69 days for a rejected building permit**
The long average wait of 69 days for a building permit can lead to serious problems if deficiencies are discovered during the process. A possible rejection means you will be sent back to the beginning, where you will need to significantly modify or completely redraft the project documentation. In the worst case, you may discover that the type of construction you planned is not possible at your location, resulting in lost time, documentation costs, and potentially missed alternative investment opportunities.
**According to data available on the portal gradonacelnik.hr, in the first six months of 2023, the average wait for a building permit in Croatia was 69 days.
Mistakes
Avoid 6 common building mistakes
1
Land designation
The land is agricultural, not building land, which prevents any construction.
2
Insufficient plot area
Although the land is designated for building, it does not meet the minimum area requirements for a building permit.
3
Number of floors
The planned project includes more floors than permitted by the spatial plan.
4
Swimming pool
The spatial plan does not allow a swimming pool at your location, even though you planned one in the project.
5
Distance from boundary
The planned structure cannot meet the required minimum distance from plot boundaries.
6
Parking spaces
The site conditions do not allow for the required number of parking spaces according to regulations.
Solution
Why can an architect help through Location Analysis?
Legal responsibility
Under Article 70, Paragraph 1 of the Building Act (OG 153/13, 20/17, 39/19, 125/19, 145/24), the architect is responsible for confirming the correctness of project documentation before submitting it to the relevant authorities for permits.
Understanding regulations
Experience from numerous permit applications to public bodies enables the architect to identify potential issues that could lead to permit rejection.
Feasibility assessment
The architect ensures the project complies with spatial planning conditions, minimising risks and potential errors such as the 6 listed above.
Location analysis
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Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What happens after I fill out the Location Analysis form?
- We verify the accuracy of the entered data and contact you by phone or email if we need additional information.
- Then we begin the analysis of spatial planning conditions and existing regulations for your location.
- Once complete, we arrange a brief presentation (online or in person) where we explain the analysis and current status, and deliver a PDF document.
When will I receive the Location Analysis?
We deliver the location analysis within 5 working days of receiving complete data.
What are the costs of a Location Analysis?
The location analysis is a free service we offer as a first step in collaboration.
What if building is not possible at my location?
In that case, we will explain the reasons and offer alternative solutions if available, such as changing the designation or adapting the project.
Am I obligated to work with you after you prepare the Location Analysis?
No. The location analysis is free and does not oblige you to further collaboration. The decision is entirely yours.
If the legal ownership status is unclear, can I still apply for a Location Analysis?
Yes. The location analysis focuses on spatial planning conditions, not ownership relations. For ownership and legal issues, we recommend consulting a lawyer.
Is the Location Analysis a legal guarantee that I will receive a Building Permit?
No. The location analysis is a professional assessment of building possibilities based on current spatial plans and regulations, but it does not constitute a legal guarantee for obtaining a building permit.
What if I have an additional question that hasn't been answered above?
Feel free to contact us via email at studio@meandarh.com or by phone.