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Residential area "Am Hühnerstein"

We are delighted that you are interested in our new residential area "Am Hühnerstein". Here you will always find the latest information on the development of the residential area.

Unfortunately, the town of Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe no longer has any plots available in the "Am Hühnerstein" development area!

  • Project description

    The development of the area focuses on

    • The majority of the building plots are intended for typical family housing types such as detached, semi-detached and terraced houses.
    • A subordinate part is reserved for multi-family houses to enable barrier-free forms of housing.
    • The residential area is developed internally by (residential) streets of differentiated functionality and quality and structured by various green spaces.
    • A new replacement building for the Ober-Erlenbach fire station and the construction of a new daycare center are planned in the Vilbeler Strasse area. In this area there is also a small neighborhood square with a bus stop and connection to the central green space.
    • To redesign the entrance to the town, a traffic circle is planned on Vilbeler Strasse in the area of the southern entrance to the residential area.
  • Developer information

    The development of the "Am Hühnerstein" residential area in the Ober-Erlenbach district of Bad Homburg will create a total of around 300 residential units. The focus is on creating living space for young families. You can find general information here.

      • The Am Hühnerstein area will be supplied with local heating by a combined heat and power plant located in the area of the future neighborhood square.
      • The rainwater that accumulates in the area must be collected and discharged into the Erlenbach in a throttled manner (see: Development with sewer)
      • The area contains ecologically valuable soils that should be protected as far as possible.
      • As the roads and supply and disposal facilities have not yet been fully constructed at the time of planning the first residential buildings, close planning coordination with the responsible product areas is necessary.
    • Public development of the area

      The city of Bad Homburg v.d.Höhe is developing the area. The plans for the various components of the development can be viewed here.

      The tendering procedure for the installation of drainage, drinking water and local heating as well as electricity supply and telecommunications is currently being carried out in order to realize the development in stages. The section-by-section construction of the facilities, including an intermediate road extension, is to begin immediately after completion of the award procedure. The final road extension will then be carried out in line with the development of the buildings on the plots. We will inform you about the planned construction sites for the final road extension in due course.

      However, the final road/traction heights of the final extension are already available with the interim extension and can be seen in the locality. It is therefore essential - especially for the access roads and driveways - to carry out a property/construction project-specific height query with the city of Bad Homburg v.d.Höhe in advance (see here).

    • City funding program for energy-saving measures

      The city of Bad Homburg has a funding program for energy-saving measures, mainly in residential buildings. Among other things, the new construction of particularly energy-efficient residential buildings can also be subsidized. The staff at the Bad Homburg Energy Advice Center are available to handle the Bad Homburg funding guidelines and answer any questions you may have about saving energy.

      Auskunft Energieberatung
      Our address
      Magistrat der Stadt Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
      Rathaus
      Rathausplatz 1
      61348 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
    • Planning law basis for planning: the development plan

      The legal planning basis for building in the "Am Hühnerstein" area is the provisions of development plan no. 126

      In addition to the usual regulations on the type, dimensions, location and design of the development, this also contains special features specific to the area. These include

      • Determination of the permissible building and wall heights on the basis of a (street) height plan, which is an annex to the development plan. This plan serves exclusively as a basis for determining the permissible building and wall heights. For the height connections of the building plots to the roads, see here.
      • Consideration of systems for throttling the drainage of rainwater for all building plots south of the street Am Hühnerstein (Planstraße A/ Am Hühnerstein), e.g. by means of retention cisterns (development plan stipulation point 14.3).
      • For building plots adjacent to the public green spaces P1 and P2, separate specifications for planting must be taken into account (stipulation point 13).
      • Exclusion of systems for (occasional) building heating / hot water preparation using liquid or solid fuels (stipulation point 16)
      • Outdoor lighting only with UV-free light spectrum (stipulation clause 14.4)

      Preventive hazard prevention / 2nd escape route

      With the exception of the areas designated WA1.2 and WA2 in the development plan, the type of building use corresponds to the requirements of building classes 1 - 3 of the Hessian Building Code (Section 2 (3) HBO). Rescue routes in accordance with Section 13 (3) HBO are ensured for building classes 1 - 3 via the portable scaling ladder from the directly accessible public traffic area, provided that fire department rescue equipment is planned to ensure the second rescue route.

        • General information

          • For the construction of the intermediate construction stage of the future roads in the residential area, some temporary construction roads are being built; these run to the south and east of the construction area. However, they are not available for access to the non-urban construction projects. The private building plots will be accessed exclusively via the public roads in the development area, provided that these are at least in the interim development stage.
          • For construction work, particularly in the area of Nieder-Erlenbacher Weg, we ask that consideration be given to the adjacent, existing residential neighborhood. As Nieder-Erlenbacher Weg and Vilbeler Straße are also school routes, particular attention must be paid to road safety.
          • With regard to construction noise, the provisions of the AVV Baulärm (Construction Noise Ordinance) must be observed; in the case of soiling, the general regulations of § 10 HBO on "construction sites" and those of road traffic law apply.
          Construction road, "Am Hühnerstein" construction area
        • Wastewater/precipitation water drainage during construction

          Proper drainage of wastewater must also be ensured during the construction of the buildings. It is therefore essential to ensure that wastewater and rainwater drains are not contaminated by building materials during construction. In this context, reference is once again made to the provisions of the wastewater regulations, in particular the discharge prohibitions and restrictions (§§ 10 and 11).

          As not only rainwater from private building plots but also from public (traffic) areas is discharged into the Erlenbach, particular caution is also required here. The discharge of impermissibly polluted wastewater into the inlets of the public areas would not only cause lasting and obvious contamination of the Erlenbach, but also of the open drainage and retention areas in the public green spaces.

        • Traffic authority approval

          For work/measures that affect road traffic, you need the approval of the road traffic authority. Application forms can be downloaded online.

          Straßenverkehr
          Our address
          Magistrat der Stadt Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe - Technisches Rathaus
          Technisches Rathaus
          Bahnhofstraße 16-18
          61352 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
          Our address
          Magistrat der Stadt Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
          Stadtverwaltung
          61343 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
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          Elke Kopp
          Leitung, Klimaschutz, Umwelt und Mobilität
          Sören Gelbowicz
          Sachbearbeitung
          Andrea Gottlieb
          Sachbearbeiterin
          Dana Hackenberg
          Sachbearbeitung
          Andrea Mütsch
          Sachbearbeitung
          Michael Leicker
          Sachbearbeitung
          Hans-Georg Venter
          Sachbearbeitung
        • Special use of the public space

          In the event of an intended special use of public (traffic) space, please note that this may not be possible due to the limited space available and the possible temporary heavy use of the road space due to intensive construction activities. The public green spaces cannot be used. It is therefore recommended that only areas on the building site itself be provided for construction site planning. In this context, reference is made to the practical recommendations for soil protection in the area.

          The special use statutes regulate the use of public spaces. Applications must be submitted in writing. They can be made informally, taking into account the contents specified in the statutes, or using the application form (see below).

          Sondernutzung
            Our address
            Magistrat der Stadt Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
            Technisches Rathaus
            61352 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
        • Construction of house connections

          When excavating in public areas, the construction company carrying out the work must apply for a road excavation permit (road construction) for the installation of service pipes. The application can be downloaded online at . The permit contains information on backfilling, compaction and the use of the specified materials, which must be taken into account.

          The following must be taken into account:

          • The sand coating and covering of the supply lines must be carried out in accordance with the specifications of the supply/disposal company, but must not be thicker than 30 cm. The area between the sand covering and the road superstructure made of unbound base course must be backfilled with compactable material; the use of sand is not permitted for this purpose.
          • Frost protection/gravel material (basalt gravel) must be reinstalled as an unbound base course at least in the thickness encountered for the construction of the road superstructure. Before the asphalt base course is laid, the asphalt must be cut back by at least 15 cm on all sides around the excavation/trench. In the event of excavations on the trench/pit walls in the course of excavation or refilling, the asphalt must be recut up to 15 cm beyond the excavation point. The aim must be to incorporate the existing soil material in the course of backfilling and compaction in such a way that subsidence can be ruled out. This is only possible with a corresponding cut-back beyond the trench/pit size.
          • To restore the surface, backfilling up to the top edge with basalt gravel is required in the edge areas if the final lining has not yet been completed. In the asphalt areas, an asphalt base course (AC 32 TN) must then be laid in the thickness encountered.
          • Acceptance of the excavations and monitoring of the road and civil engineering work is carried out by the road construction product division or an engineering office commissioned by it. Diagonal measurements are planned together with the city to check the recutting/recutting areas.
          Straßenbau
          Our address
          Magistrat der Stadt Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
          Justus-von-Liebig-Straße 3
          61352 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
          Our address
          Magistrat der Stadt Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
          Stadtverwaltung
          61343 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
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          Markus Schmitt
          Projektleitung Straßenneubau und Brückenunterhaltung
          Leitung Stadtentwässerung
          Jasmin Beyer
          Sachbearbeiterin, Unfallschäden, Vandalismus und Graffiti
          Angela Bajorat
          Sachbearbeitung Ampelanlagen, Straßenbeleuchtung, Parkleitsystem
          Christian Hohn
          Projektleitung Straßenneubau und Straßenunterhaltung
          Stephanie Traband
          Sachbearbeitung, Aufbruchsverfahren
        • Soil protection

          The soil in the "Am Hühnerstein" development area is particularly valuable and fertile and should therefore be protected as far as possible. The leaflet on soil protection during construction contains a wealth of information on the importance of and measures for soil protection.

      • There are various things to consider when developing the property.

        • Connection heights between property and public road

          In the intermediate road construction to be carried out as part of the first development measure, an asphalt driving surface will be laid in the roads. The edge areas will be provisionally constructed using an unbound base course. Edging and paved areas in the footpaths as well as the kerbs and concrete block gutters to separate the footpath and carriageway areas, including the final surfaces, will only be completed as part of the final construction work.

          However, the final road/traffic heights of the final extension are already in place when the intermediate extension is completed and can be seen on site.

          It is urgently recommended that the current height planning of the final road extension (see below) be requested at the start of planning, i.e. before submitting the planning application, especially if the interim road extension has not yet been completed.

          • In order to develop your property with a building, legally prescribed measures must be taken to ensure the proper disposal of wastewater and rainwater. Please consult the Civil Engineering Department, Urban Drainage Product Division, on all questions relating to the development of your property for sewage purposes. The contact details can be found at the end of this chapter. It is strongly recommended that the drainage plan is drawn up before applying for planning permission. As part of the application/building permit procedure, it is checked whether the conditions for secure development of the property are met and whether wastewater and rainwater can be disposed of properly. The drainage application should then be submitted quickly and approval obtained for the connection to the municipal sewage system.

            In the leaflet "Drainage in the Am Hühnerstein development site" you will find information to help you with the drainage application.

          • Existing connection pipes on the property

            The connection pipes for wastewater and rainwater are laid approx. 1 m onto the property in the course of the development and are present on the property after the intermediate construction has been completed.

            The following features must be observed to distinguish the correct type of drainage when connecting on site:

            1. The position of the end points of the connection pipes is visibly marked on the property with wooden stakes.
            2. The waste water connection is lower than the rainwater connection and is made with a brown vitrified clay pipe.
            3. The rainwater connection is made of a blue plastic pipe.

            Technical acceptance of the correct connections and rainwater retention

            Due to the environmental and approval-relevant requirements of the separation system and rainwater retention, an inspection and technical acceptance of the property drainage is carried out by the municipal drainage department. This exclusively covers the two points mentioned and provides the necessary legal certainty for both building owners and wastewater operators.

            It should be noted that the technical acceptance does not refer to the inspection of other parts and contents of the approved drainage system. The architect or the construction company is solely responsible for the proper and professional execution of the drainage system in accordance with the drainage permit and the specifications of the technical regulations.

            The technical acceptance of the connections and rainwater retention should be arranged with the municipal drainage system in good time so that the client can react quickly and easily if a defect is discovered.

            Leak test, as-built plan and declaration of execution

            The certificate of leak-tightness, an as-built plan showing the final position of the sewers and the declaration of execution from the company carrying out the work or the planner must be submitted to the municipal drainage department after completion of the measure.

            According to the recognized rules of technology, a newly constructed sewer must be tested for leaks using water or air in accordance with DIN 1986-30 / DIN EN 1610. This inspection must be carried out by authorized experts and serves as proof of professional execution.

            Entwässerung
              Our address
              Magistrat der Stadt Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
              Technisches Rathaus
              Bahnhof 16-18
              61352 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
          • The technical requirements, fees and applications for the drinking water house connection can be found in the statutes and regulations of Stadtwerke Bad Homburg.

          • Local heating

            The area is supplied with heat from a central combined heat and power plant. The basis for this is the district heating statutes for the "Am Hühnerstein" development area.

            • The concept of the combined heat and power plant is based on the combination of cogeneration (combined heat and power plant) with energy-saving gas boilers
            • Primary energy factor = 0.31
            • The technical requirements for the district heating house station and house system can be found below
            • For information on the applicable fees, please contact the municipal utilities (see contact below).

          • Road design

            In future, the main part of the residential area will be connected to the higher-level traffic network via a ring road with two access points in the Vilbeler Straße area. A subordinate part will be connected to Nieder-Erlenbacher Weg via new spur roads.

            The streets will be designed according to their functionality and thus also their traffic density (local thoroughfare, main access, residential stretches) and differentiated in terms of the dimensioning of their cross-sections and equipment (e.g. tree locations, surface design, lighting).

            The western section of Nieder-Erlenbacher Weg will be widened with a new footpath and a row of parking spaces with trees. The eastern section will also be designed as a mixed traffic area with a row of parks and trees.

            The traffic facilities will be expanded in two stages. After laying the supply and disposal media, a construction road will first be built as an intermediate structure with an asphalt roadway approx. 4 m wide and a gravel shoulder on both sides. The final development will take place once the majority of the residential buildings in the area have been completed. All traffic facilities will be constructed using modern design elements and sustainable materials.

          • Drainage concept

            The wastewater and rainwater generated in the residential area is drained via a separation system. The wastewater is routed directly to the sewage treatment plant located to the north-east of the area without burdening the local sewer network. The rainwater that accumulates on the private properties is channeled into the Erlenbach in a throttled manner through cistern systems on the properties and a storage channel.

            In order to further relieve the Erlenbach in the event of heavy rainfall events, the rainwater that falls on the public traffic facilities is first channelled to the open troughs in the public green spaces. From there, it is then directed into the Erlenbach at a second delay and at a reduced rate via the storage channel.

          • Local heating and drinking water

            Heat is supplied to private households in the residential area via a heating center in the western part of the area (location south of the neighborhood square). From there, a ring pipeline system runs through the entire residential area. The resulting redundancies ensure a high level of supply security. The same applies to the drinking water ring main system.

          • Open space planning

            The residential area is structured by various green spaces that allow pedestrian crossings and at the same time offer differentiated qualities of stay. To the east, the area is bordered by an area designed to be close to nature.

            The large central green space is connected to Vilbeler Strasse via a small square and framed by two flanking paths. In the middle are designed elements for water retention, numerous seating areas and play areas for children of different ages.

            In the area of the access roads to the area, there are further smaller green spaces that will be equipped with seating and sports equipment.

        • The award has been completed.

        Contact us
        Städtebau und Projektentwicklung
        Our address
        Magistrat der Stadt Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe - Technisches Rathaus
        Bahnhofstraße 16-18
        61352 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
        Our address
        Magistrat der Stadt Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
        Stadtverwaltung
        61343 Bad Homburg v.d.Höhe
        Our opening hours

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