Hageareal

Hageareal is a term used in Norwegian and Danish real estate, urban planning and cadastral records to designate the portion of a property intended for garden or landscaped outdoor space. The term combines 'hage' meaning garden and 'areal' meaning area, and is used in property descriptions, zoning plans and building permits to mark outdoor space that is not built upon.

In practice, hageareal may include lawns, planting beds, paths, terraces and other greenery. It may also be limited by planning rules that set minimum green space, setback distances, or limits on building density on the parcel. The size of the hageareal is usually expressed in square meters or as a percentage of the total lot area.

Role and implications: For homeowners, hageareal can influence maintenance responsibilities and landscaping requirements; for authorities, it helps regulate land use and environmental impact; for buyers, the amount of garden area can affect property value and usability.

Related terms: tomteareal (lot area), bebyggelsesareal (built-up area), friareal or grøntområde (open/green spaces).