PLANS

A charming summer house settlement is being developed in Vigraholt, featuring 33 cozy holiday homes that offer perfect relaxation amidst the stunning nature. Additionally, 10 modern residential houses are being built, ideal for those who wish to live permanently in this unique environment. The highlight of the project will be a luxurious hotel complex, complete with a lagoon, spa, a top-class restaurant, and a brewery. A special cultural offering will be the exhibition about the Eyrbyggja Saga, located within the hotel complex, immersing visitors in the fascinating world of Icelandic sagas. A unique place for relaxation and culture!

Development plan in Icelandic

Public development plan, Deiliskipulag, in Icelandic.

Development plan – General Provisions

General conditions that apply to buildings and designs in accordance with the development plan.

Pedestrian traffic is allowed along the sea. It is not permitted to block this traffic in any way.
It is not permitted to build closer than 50 m to the coast/shore. Any construction work or any type of work in the sea is prohibited unless it falls under Article 6. Law for the Protection of Breiðafjörður [Note: this is the large area/fjord between Snæfellsnes and the Westfjords] (Law No. 54/1995 ). Any construction work in the area must ensure that marine life is not harmed in any way.
Building plots are always located at a distance of more than 50 meters from the sea/water and 10 meters or more from the property boundaries of neighboring properties. A line is drawn on the plan 50 meters from the sea/water bank.
The height of buildings must take into account the elevation within the building site. It should be noted that the largest difference between high and low water can be around 5 m. The shipping authority should be consulted about the height of the lowest buildings. The bottom of the ground floor of buildings is 5.0 m above sea level. The bottom of the construction of the houses must be at least 4.8 m above sea level.
Partial basements under houses are possible if local conditions allow this.
Houses must be within a building window. The location of the houses is shown as an example on the explanatory drawing [Note: Skýringaruppdráttur file], but is not binding. The location of the construction windows is determined in the development plan.
All disturbances caused by the construction work must be remedied in such a way that the landscape and vegetation of the area are preserved. Special attention must be paid to the execution of the development as it is a natural birch forest (bush). Buildings must be located on the construction window in such a way that they disturb the birch forest as little as possible. Trees may not be felled except for necessary clearing and the development of buildings and necessary infrastructure.
Disturbances of bird rest during the breeding season should be avoided if possible and construction work near breeding sites should be kept to a minimum.
Care should be taken to ensure that the house fits well into the property and the natural surroundings of Breiðafjörður.
Municipal regulations regarding the treatment and classification of waste must always be adhered to.
Rights belonging to marine areas (fishing, down extraction, beachcombing, sealing, gravel mining and others) are tied to state-registered farms.
The external lighting of buildings and properties must be dimmed and may only be in the form of garden lighting in which the light is directed downwards. Lamps in garden lighting may be a maximum of 1.2 m high.

Commerce and Services VÞ-1, VÞ-2, and VÞ-3

In the area designated for commerce and services in the land-use plan, three commercial and service plots may be developed. The maximum building volume for these plots is 4,960 m².
On the plot designated as VÞ-1, a 3,400 m² building for a hotel with a wellness area, a restaurant, and a craft brewery may be constructed. A basement under the building is allowed if conditions permit.
It is permitted to build freestanding guest houses on the commercial and service plots. On the VÞ-2 plot, a maximum of 6 guest houses, each up to 60 m² in size, may be built. On the VÞ-3 plot, a maximum of 20 guest houses, each up to 60 m² in size, may be built.
Buildings may have 1 to 3 stories.
The maximum building height on the VÞ-1 plot is 10 m.
The maximum height of the guest houses on the VÞ-2 and VÞ-3 plots is 5 m.
The orientation of the ridge, the roof pitch, as well as the shape and design of the buildings, are freely selectable.

Residential Area ÍB-1

In the area designated for residential development in the land-use plan, 10 residential plots for year-round houses may be established.
On the plots designated as ÍB-1, residential houses of up to 400 m² as well as two outbuildings may be built. On the plot Vigraás 4, the maximum size of the residential house is 300 m², and on the plot Vigraás 6, up to 350 m² plus outbuildings may be built. The maximum total size of the outbuildings is 100 m². When positioning the outbuildings, care must be taken to ensure that the buildings form a cohesive unit on the plot and that the distance between them minimizes the impact on the vegetation on the plot. It is not permitted to build connecting roads between the buildings within a plot.
Outbuildings may include garages, guesthouses, storage rooms, workshops, or similar, as long as they do not violate the provisions of the land-use plan for residential development.
Buildings may have more than one floor if the terrain allows.
The design of the buildings must ensure a harmonious overall appearance of the area.
The maximum ridge height of a residential house is 7.5 m, measured from the floor of the main level. The maximum ridge height of outbuildings is 4.5 m, measured from the floor of the main level.
The orientation of the ridge, roof slope, and the shape and type of buildings are freely selectable.
At least two parking spaces must be provided for each plot, and they must be located within the plot boundaries. The maximum number of parking spaces on a plot is four.
It is allowed to rent the residential houses for short-term rental to tourists year-round.
Any storage of movable goods, such as containers and registered vehicles, on the plots is not permitted.

Recreational Area F-1

Within the boundaries of the development plan, it is permitted to establish a recreational area in a size of approximately 92.1 hectares, which is defined as a recreational area in the land-use plan.
It is permitted to establish 33 recreational plots.
On each plot designated as F-1, a 250 m² recreational building and two outbuildings may be constructed. The maximum size of the outbuildings is 100 m². On the plots Vigranes 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, three outbuildings are allowed. The maximum size of the outbuildings on these plots is 150 m².
When positioning the outbuildings, care must be taken to ensure that the buildings form a cohesive unit on the plot and that the distance between them minimizes the impact on the vegetation of the plot. It is not permitted to construct connecting roads between the buildings on the plots.
Outbuildings may include garages, guesthouses, storage rooms, workshops, or similar structures, as long as they do not violate the provisions of the land-use plan for recreational development.
Buildings may have multiple floors if the terrain allows.
When designing the buildings, attention must be paid to ensure that the overall appearance of the area is harmonious.
The maximum ridge height, measured from the floor of the main level, is 7.5 m. The maximum ridge height of outbuildings, measured from the floor of the main level, is 4.5 m.
The orientation of the ridge, the roof slope, as well as the shape and type of buildings, are freely selectable.
At least two parking spaces must be provided for each plot, and they must be located within the plot boundaries. The maximum number of parking spaces on a plot is four.
It is permitted to rent out the recreational buildings for short-term rental to tourists year-round.
The storage of movable goods, such as containers and registered vehicles, on the plots is not permitted.

Neighbourhoods at Vigraholt

Vigraholt is divided into four neighbourhoods:

Vigraholt, Hotel and service area and one plot for a summerhouse
Vigraströnd, 16 plots for summerhouses
Vigraás 10 plots for residential houses and 4 plots for summerhouses
Vigranes, 12 plots for summerhouses