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DESIGN GUIDELINES

DESIGN GUIDELINES

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1 Introduction 11.1 Our Vision for Willandra 11.2 Why Design Guidelines? 11.3 Applicable Documents 11.4 Architectural Merit 1

2 Approval Process 22.1 Design and Building Approval Process 2

3 Project Requirements 23.1 Construction Time frame 2

(Building & Landscape)23.2 Use of Land 2

4 Design Requirements 34.1 Architectural character of the Estate 34.2 Facade Articulation 34.3 Garage 34.4 Driveways 44.5 Roofs 44.6 Eaves 44.7 Windows & Flyscreens 44.8 Service Locations 44.9 Retaining Walls 54.10 Corner Allotments 54.11 National Broadband Network (NBN) 5

5 Setbacks & Height Restrictions 5

6 External Materials & Colour 66.1 Appropriate Materials 66.2 Materials 66.3 Colours 66.4 External Glazing 7

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7 Fencing & Landscaping 77.1 Fencing 77.1.1 Side and Rear Fencing 77.1.2 Return Fencing 77.1.3 Corner Lots 77.1.4 Fencing – General 87.1.5 Front Fencing 87.2 Landscaping 8

8 Small Lot Product 88.1 Façade Articulation 88.1.1 Entries 88.1.2 Identical Facades 88.2 Garage 98.3 Driveways 98.3.1 Driveways 98.4 Eaves 98.5 Corner Allotments 98.5.1 Home Design 98.6 Appropriate Materials 98.7 Fencing 108.7.1 Side and rear fencing 108.7.2 Return fencing 108.7.3 Corner Lots 108.7.4 Fencing – General 108.7.5 Front Fencing (where constructed) 108.8 Landscaping 10

9 Additional Buildings & Structures 11

10 Definitions 11

11 Appendix A – Submission Checklist 11

12 Appendix B – Application Form 14

13 Appendix C – Dual Occupancy 15

CONTENTS

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1.1 Our Vision for Willandra

Located in the desirable northern precinct of Melton, Willandra is only minutes from the Melton City Centre - Victoria’s newest city, and is one of the fastest growing regions in Melbourne.

Whilst being situated in the hub of the bustling western region, Willandra also represents a peaceful lifestyle and boasts a serene aspect of the picturesque Macedon Ranges.

Just 40 minutes from the CBD, 30 minutes from Melbourne Airport and an hour to Geelong, Willandra ensures its residents are located in easy reach to all amenities.

Willandra residents will be able to take advantage of established amenities and facilities surrounding the community, with great schools, shops and transport services all close by.

The community will boast plenty of open space, including parklands, a network of cycle and walking paths, and the natural waterway Arnolds Creek, located on the western side of the estate.

Spend your weekends sampling the local delights on offer from the Sunbury Wine Region, shopping in the nearby retail centres, at local coffee shops and eateries, or simply unwinding in your new community.

Willandra - Proud to Be Home

1.2 Why Design Guidelines?

Design guidelines are a means of ensuring the vision of the project is delivered through the built form. The clauses in the document ensure the appropriate amenity is delivered and a means of protecting your investment.

1.3 Applicable Documents

This document must be read in conjunction with the applicable documents to gain house plan approval from the Willandra Design Review Panel (WDRP), which include: • Contract of Sale • Memorandum of Common Provisions • Building Envelope Plan • Plan of Subdivision All the above mentioned documents take precedence over the clauses in this document.

1.4 Architectural Merit

These design guidelines have been written to promote innovation and allow flexibility however from time to time good design outcomes may contravene the standards of this document. In certain circumstances, at the absolute discretion of WDRP, certain clauses may be relaxed in order to achieve an outcome that in the view of WDRP is an acceptable outcome.

1. INTRODUCTION

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2. APPROVAL PROCESS

2.1 Design and Building Approval Process

The design proposal for every home in the Willandra community must be submitted to WDRP for approval. The Design Approval does not replace the need for a building permit from Melton City Council or a building surveyor. Information about what is required by the Council before it can issue a building permit can be found at www.melton.vic.gov.au

Step 1 – Design Your HomeWith your builder, make sure your home design complies with the Willandra Design Guidelines

Step 2 – Design Submission PackagePrepare your Design Approval Submission Package

Step 3 – Submit Design PackageYou must submit your Design Approval Submission Package in A3 PDF format to [email protected]. Your Submission Checklist and Design Approval Application Form are included in Section 11 and 12 of this document.

Please refer to the Submissions Checklist for details of all documents required as part of your Submission Package.

Step 4 – Design Review The Willandra Design Review Panel will assess your package. If amendments are required, your application package will need to be revised and submitted again (Step 3)

Step 5 – Building PermitMake your application to Council for your building permit

Step 6 – ConstructionUpon issue of a building permit, proceed to construction of your new home

Please be aware that you will need to allow a maximum of 12 - 14 business days for submissions to be processed for approval by WDRP.

Any amendments to plans will also require a further 12 - 14 days for processing.

3. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Construction Timeframe (building & landscape)

• Construction of the dwelling should commence within 36 months of settlement

• Construction of the dwelling should be completed and the Certificate of Occupancy must be issuedno later than 12 months after the commencement of construction

• Landscaping and fencing must be completed within 6 months of the Certificate ofOccupancy being issued

If construction has not commenced within 36 months from settlement, the Developer reserves the right to secure and maintain your allotment to ensure a high quality of presentation. Any such costs incurred by the Developer will be passed on to the lot owner.

3.2 Use of Land

In certain circumstances and at the discretion of the Developer, subdivision of allotments is permitted in accordance with the appropriate statutory approvals from the local authority and which are clearly identified on the Plan of Subdivision.

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4. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Architectural Character of the Estate

• Modern contemporary style homes are preferred

• Mock reproduction of historical style homes are not permitted, including but not limited to:

- Federation - Victorian - Georgian or Neo Georgian - Tudor - Edwardian - Tuscan

• Modern interpretations of these styles may be considered on merit in accordance with any special requirements imposed by the Willandra Design Review Panel. This may be achieved through the use of modern materials and colours or other methods.

4.2 Façade Articulation

4.2.1 Entries

• Entries must be articulated by a portico, verandah or balcony (refer 4.2.3 for dimensions)

• Doorways or the landing associated with the doorway must be located within clear sight of the street, subject to design merit consideration by the WDRP

4.2.2 Identical Facades

• The façade of a dwelling may not be the same as another façade within three lots adjacent or across the street

• Dwellings with the same façade within the same street must have alternate materials and colours, unless a minimum of 100m apart and approval is provided by the WDRP

4.2.3 Activation Elements

• Porticos - Minimum depth: 1.5m - Minimum width: 1.6m - Maximum height: 3.6m • Verandahs - Minimum depth: 1.5m - Minimum width: 4m or 40% of frontage, whichever is greater - Maximum height: 3.6m • Balconies - Minimum depth: 1.2m - Minimum width: 4m external width or 30% of frontage whichever is the greater - Maximum height: 9m

4.3 Garage

• Each dwelling must have a garage. Carports are not permitted

• Garages must be integrated into the main roofline of the dwelling

• Garages must be setback a minimum of 840mm behind the front wall of dwelling

• The external width of the garage structure should be 6m or less

• Garage doors must be sectional or tilt up panel. Roller doors will only be permitted at the rear of the garage as an opening to the backyard and where they are not visible from the street

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Project Requirements

4.4.1 Sunset Clause

4.1.1 These Design Guidelines will cease to apply 10 years from the date of registration of the Plan of Subdivision associated with the allotment, at which time the appropriate local government statutory document will take precedent.

4.2 Construction Timeframe (buildings & landscape)

4.2.1 Landscaping, driveways and any mandatory fencing must be completed within 6 months of occupation.

4.3 Housing Diversity

4.3.1 The facade of a dwelling may not be the same as another facade within three lots adjacent or across the street.

4.3.2 Dwellings with the same facade within the same street must have alternate materials and colours.

4.4 Subdivision

4.4.1 Subdivision of non corner allotments is not permitted.

4.4.2 In certain circumstances at the discretion of Peet Craigieburn Pty Ltd, subdivision of corner allotments is permitted in accordance with the appropriate statutory approvals from the local authority.

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Crossover

Footpath

Garage

MIN. 840mm

300mm MIN. Driveway offset

from side boundary

4.4 Driveways

4.4.1 Driveways

• There must only be one driveway per lot, located to comply with the crossover as shown on the engineering plan for the relevant stage unless on a corner allotment where a secondary crossover will be considered. Any variations to this requirement require the approval of the Willandra Design Review Panel and/or Council

• The driveway should not cover more than 40% of the overall front yard

• Commercial vehicles, boats over 3.0m in length, caravans, trucks and other mobile machinery may not be stored on allotments

• The material must be of neutral tone. Stampcrete and concrete driveways are not permitted

• A planting bed of a minimum distance of 300mm must be retained between the driveway and the fence

• Driveways must be completed before the home is occupied

4.5 Roofs

4.5.1 Roof Styles

• Roof form should be contemporary in style, simple and sympathetic to the overall built form design

• Hip, gable ends, skillion flat roofs or a combination of these used proportionally is encouraged

4.5.2. Roof Materials

• Permitted roof materials include low profile terra-cotta, concrete tiles, slate or shingles

• Treatments to gable ends must be contemporary and must not have ornate decorations or period details

4.6 Eaves

• All dwellings must have eaves with a minimum depth of 450mm to all facades facing the public realm

• Double storey dwellings must have a minimum of 450mm eaves to the entire upper level

• Where parapet walls are an integral component to the architectural style of the house, eaves are not required.

4.7 Windows & Flyscreens

4.7.1 Windows

• Windows visible from the public realm (i.e. public road or park) must match the style of the windows on the primary frontage

• Metal security shutters and fabric awnings to windows are not permitted

4.7.2 Flyscreens

• Security flyscreen doors must be of dark colour and match door colour. Flyscreens cannot be made out of diamond mesh

4.8 Service Locations

• Meter boxes, rainwater tanks and other services should not be visible from the public realm and should be screened. However, meter boxes do need to be accessible

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Roofing

8.8.1 Roof Styles

8.1.1 Single storey front loaded dwellings must have a pitched roof.

8.1.2 Double storey dwellings may have the following roof styles:

• Pitched.

• Flat with a parapet wall.

• Skillion.

• Curved.

Skillion

FlatPitched

Curved

8.1.3 Rear loaded dwellings may have the following roof styles:

• Hipped roof with parapet wall extending above the gutter line for a minimum of 40% of the width of the dwelling.

• Gabled roof.

• Flat with a parapet wall.

• Skillion.

• Curved.

Skillion

FlatHipped

Curved

Gable

8.1.4 Front loaded dwellings with two build to boundary lines may not have a plain hipped roof.

They may have the following:

• Hipped roof with parapet wall extending above the gutter line for a minimum of 40% of the width of the dwelling.

• Gabled roof.

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• Services on the roof must match the colour of the roof, be located below the roof line and not located on the façade that is visible from the public realm

• Solar heating panels can be installed on roof planes preferably not visible from public areas. Where visible from public areas, solar panels will be assessed on their merits with regard to scale, form and colour and should follow the roof pitch and not be on separated elevated frames

• Satellite Dishes, external TV antennae and other aerials must be unobtrusive and located towards the rear of the dwelling and below the roofline

4.9 Retaining Walls

4.9.1 Retaining walls facing the public realm must be stepped where retaining is required that exceeds 1.5m. This must include a 600mm planting bed

4.9.2 Maximum height of retaining walls on a lower boundary must not exceed 1.2m in height

4.9.3 Maximum height of retaining walls on higher boundary must not exceed 500mm in height. Retaining walls on boundary integral to the dwelling must retain its own allotment and not the above allotment.

4.10 Corner Allotments

4.10.1 Home Design

• The home design must address both the primary and secondary street frontages and be of a similar architectural design

• Use elements such as wrap-around verandahs, detailing, feature windows, continuous material, setbacks and upper floor overhangs to ensure both frontages present consistently to the street

• Side boundary fencing must be set back 2m from the front building line. Side boundary fencing must be the Willandra premium fencing as detailed in Section 7 of these Design Guidelines

4.10.2 Garage

• In addition to the guidelines specified in section 4.3 under Garage, corner allotments also have the following guidelines:

- In the presence of an entry which faces the secondary frontage, 3 garage spaces are permitted. This may take the form of the following:

• 1 double garage with an entry point from the primary frontage; or

• 1 triple garage accessed from the secondary frontage with one vehicle access point; or

• 1 double garage accessed from the secondary frontage and 1 single garage accessed from the primary frontage with two vehicle access points

- Vehicle accommodation width for triple garages must have a maximum opening of 9.0m and must be articulated

4.11 National Broadband Network (NBN)

Willandra will provide pit and pipe infrastructure to enable telecommunication providers to install cabling. All homes constructed at Willandra must include conduits, cabling & housing and comply with NBN Co Limited Building Ready Specifications.

5. SETBACKS & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

5.1 Refer to the building envelope plan for setback requirements, easements and height limitations

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Retaining Walls

10.10.1 Retaining the Allotment

10.1.1 Retaining walls facing the public realm must be stepped where retaining is required that exceeds 1.5m. This must include a 600mm planting bed.

* Refer to Section 13. Materials and Colours.

10.1.2 Maximum height of retaining walls on a lower boundary must not exceed 1.2m in height.

10.1.3 Maximum height of retaining walls on higher boundary must not exceed 0.5m in height. Retaining walls on boundary integral to the dwelling must retain its own allotment and not the above allotment.

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6. EXTERNAL MATERIALS & COLOURS

6.1 Appropriate Materials

• A minimum of two different material finishes must be used on the front façade. Materials could include but are not limited to; brick, render, stone work

• Materials on the front façade must return a minimum of 840mm to the sides

• Full face brick is not permitted

• Primary façades must consist of a variety of materials to provide individuality and variety in the streetscape. Use quality materials and finishes that offer timeless appeal

• All external surfaces are to be in a finished state (painted or coated where required) prior to occupation

6.2 Materials

• Appropriate materials include:

- Feature brickwork

- Masonry blocks

- Sandstone & stack stone

- Lightweight cladding panels such as weatherboard, plywood and zinc

- Brick or fibre cement sheeting with a rendered or textured finish

- Rendered finishes and timber cladding

• Where not integral to the architectural character, infill FRC sheeting or light-weight materials are not permitted above doors and windows where it is visible from a public area. Excludes infill above garage.

6.3 Colours

• The proposed external material palette must be a combination of finishes, textures and shades in elements such as the face brick, render, metal sheet roofing and roof tiles

• The base colours should be light, natural and earthy hues that are harmonious with the natural landscape

• Accent colours can be used as highlight elements to help articulation and create contrast, but should complement the base colour

Basic Colours - Light, natural and earthy hues the are harmonious with the natural landscape

Face Brick - Treat face brick on front facade as a feature to provide texture and variation

Accent Colours - Use as highlight elements to help articulation and create contrast, but should complement base colours

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12.2.1 (continued)

Zinc or aluminium-coated steel

Corrugated fibre cement sheeting

Un-rendered cement sheeting

Bare, painted or pre-coloured concrete blocks

12.2 Materials

12.2.2 Corner lot must have materials and colours present on the front facade must be returned a minimum of 3.0m along the side elevations. For corner lot material and colour treatments refer to 15.1.1 corner lots.

12.2.3 Where not integral to the architectural character, infill FRC sheeting or light weight materials are not permitted above doors and windows where it is visible from a public area. Excludes infill above garage.

12.2.4 Garage doors must be sectional or tilt up panels. COLORBOND® roller doors are not permitted

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6.4 External Glazing

• Window frame and glazing selection should be complementary to the overall colour palette. Contrasting colours will not be approved

• Leadlight and stained glass features are also not permitted

7. FENCING & LANDSCAPING

7.1 Fencing

7.1.1 Side and rear fencing

• Side and rear fencing must be constructed of Colourbond® steel to a minimum height of 1.8m. The colour of the infill panels, posts, rails and caps must all be Grey Ridge®

• Side fences must not be constructed forward of the main front building line, except where the side boundary forms the rear boundary of an adjacent lot. Or, where the side fence connects to the front fence, identical material and height restrictions of the front fence are to be installed on the side fence from the connection point to the front building line.

7.1.2 Return fencing

• Fences that return from the side boundary to the house and are visible from the street must be made from suitable materials and complement the facade, suitable materials may include but are not limited to; Grey Ridge Colourbond estate fencing, stained hardwood timber slats, brushwood panels

• Return fencing must be a minimum of 840mm behind the front building line

7.1.3 Corner Lots

• Side boundary fencing must be set back 1m from the front building line. Side boundary fencing must be the Willandra premium fencing as detailed in Section 7 of these Design Guidelines

• Willandra premium fencing must be installed along the side boundary on a corner lot that faces the street, park or reserve to a height of 1.8m. Premium fencing is Lysaght Miniscreen (or similar product) and must be “Grey Ridge” in colour

Render / Stucco

Timber Cladding - Suggestion: • Feature brickwork • Masonry blocks, sandstone and stack stone • Lightweight cladding panels (e.g. weatherboards, plywood, zinc) • Fibre cement sheet, rendered or textured finish • Timber cladding

Cladding

Natural Stone

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7.1.4 Fencing – General

• Wire woven, chain mesh, barbed, cyclone or similar fencing is not permitted

• Allotments with a side boundary adjacent to a park will be considered as corner allotments for the purposes of these design guidelines

7.1.5 Front Fencing (where constructed)

• Must be between 900mm and 1200mm in height

• Must have a minimum visually permeability of 10%

7.2 Landscaping

The investment in quality landscaping will add significant appeal to the community at Willandra. Residents will be encouraged to invest in the upkeep of the landscaping in their own front yard. This will not only promote an attractive neighbourhood but may also improve property values.

• Landscaping of your front garden must be completed within 6 months of receiving your Certificate of Occupancy.

• Limit the amount of hard surfaces and use “soft” coverings such as garden beds, shrubs, ground cover and trees. At least 40% of your front garden must be landscaped using trees, shrubs, tufting plants, ground cover or lawn

• No more than 60% of your front garden is to comprise of hard paved surfaces

• The use of native species requiring less water is encouraged. Organic mulch can lower maintenance.

• Select planting and ground covers that are drought resistance and require minimal maintenance.

Regular inspections will be undertaken to ensure that landscaping has been completed within the required time. Should your landscaping not be completed within the specified time, action may be taken to have this requirement met at the owner’s cost.

8. SMALL LOT PRODUCT

Small lot and integrated housing product throughout the development is encouraged and will be subject to a separate planning permit application process with Council, this will apply to lots under 250sqm. Notwithstanding the separate permit application process with Council, the following points should be considered;

• Siting of buildings and integration to the streetscape

• Materials, colours, front and side facades to mitigate dominance to the streetscape (eg. the use of glazing)

• Meeting the relevant building industry energy efficiency rating as updated from time to time

• Reducing dominance of extensive garages and blank walls to the streetscape where a row of small lots are adjacent to each other, where practical

8.1 Façade Articulation

8.1.1 Entries

• Entries must be articulated by a portico, verandah or balcony appropriate to the scale of the building

• Doorways or the landing associated with the doorway must be located within clear sight of the street,

subject to design merit consideration by the WDRP

8.1.2 Identical Facades

• The façade of a dwelling may not be the same as another

façade within four lots adjacent or across the street

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8.2 Garage

• Each dwelling must have a garage. Carports are not permitted unless rear loaded which will be considered for approval by the WDRP on merit on a case by case basis

• Garages must be setback behind the front wall of dwelling unless articulated by a portico or design feature to the satisfaction of the WDRP and Council

• The external width of the garage structure should be 6m or less

• Garages doors must be sectional or tilt up panel. Roller doors will only be permitted at the rear of the

garage as an opening to the backyard and where they are not visible from the street

8.3 Driveways

8.3.1 Driveways

• There must only be one driveway per lot, located to comply with the crossover as shown on the engineering plan for the relevant stage. Any variations to this requirement require the approval of the Willandra Design Review Panel and/or Council

• The driveway should not cover more than 40% of the overall front yard unless agreed by the WDRP and Council

• Commercial vehicles, boats over 3.0m in length, caravans, trucks and other mobile machinery may not be stored on allotments

• The material must be of neutral tone. Stampcrete and concrete driveways are not permitted

• A planting bed of a minimum distance of 200mm must be retained between the driveway and the fence

• Driveways must be completed before the home is occupied

8.4 Eaves

• All dwellings must have eaves with a minimum depth of 450mm to all facades facing the public realm unless otherwise agreed by the WDRP and Council

• Where parapet walls are an integral component to the architectural style of the house, eaves are

not required.

8.5 Corner Allotments

8.5.1 Home Design

• The home design must address both the primary and secondary street frontages and be of a similar

architectural design

• Use elements such as wrap-around verandahs, detailing, feature windows, continuous material, setbacks

and upper floor overhangs to ensure both frontages present consistently to the street

8.6 Appropriate Materials

• A minimum of two different material finishes must be used on the front façade. Materials could include but are not limited to; brick, render, stone work

• Materials on the front façade must return a minimum of 840mm to the sides

• Full face brick is not permitted

• Primary façades must consist of a variety of materials to provide individuality and variety in the

streetscape. Use quality materials and finishes that offer timeless appeal

• All external surfaces are to be in a finished state (painted or coated where required) prior to occupation

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8.7 Fencing

8.7.1 Side and rear fencing

• Side and rear fencing must be constructed of Colourbond® steel to a minimum height of 1.8m. The colour of the infill panels, posts, rails and caps must all be Grey Ridge®

• Side fences must not be constructed forward of the main front building line, except where the side boundary forms the rear boundary of an adjacent lot. Or, where the side fence connects to the front fence, identical material and height restrictions of the front fence are to be installed on the side fence from the connection point.

8.7.2 Return fencing

• Fences that return from the side boundary to the house and are visible from the street must be made

from suitable materials and complement the facade, suitable materials may include but are not limited to;

Grey Ridge Colourbond estate fencing, stained hardwood timber slats, brushwood panels

• Return fencing must be a minimum of 840mm behind the front building line unless otherwise approved by the WDRP and Council

8.7.3 Corner Lots

• Side boundary fencing must be set back 1m from the front building line. Side boundary fencing must be the Willandra premium fencing as detailed in Section 7 of these Design Guidelines unless otherwise approved by the WDRP and Council

• Willandra premium fencing must be installed along the side boundary on a corner lot that faces the street, park or reserve to a height of 1.8m. Premium fencing is Lysaght Miniscreen (or similar product) and must be “Grey Ridge” in colour unless otherwise approved by the WDRP and Council

8.7.4 Fencing – General

• Wire woven, chain mesh, barbed, cyclone or similar fencing is not permitted

• Allotments with a side boundary adjacent to a park will be considered as corner allotments for the

purposes of these design guidelines

8.7.5 Front Fencing (where constructed)

• Must be between 900mm and 1200mm in height

• Must have a minimum visually permeability of 10%

8.8 Landscaping

The investment in quality landscaping will add significant appeal to the community at Willandra. Residents will be encouraged to invest in the upkeep of the landscaping in their own front yard. This will not only promote an attractive neighbourhood but may also improve property values.

• Landscaping of your front garden must be completed within 6 months of receiving your Certificate

of Occupancy.

• Limit the amount of hard surfaces and use “soft” coverings such as garden beds, shrubs, ground cover

and trees.

• The use of native species requiring less water is encouraged. Organic mulch can lower maintenance.

• Select planting and ground covers that are drought resistance and require minimal maintenance.

• A landscape plan must be submitted and approved by the WDRP and Council

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9. ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES

• Sheds and outbuildings must be screened from the public realm

• Sheds and outbuildings must not be more than 20sqm and 3.6m high. Corner allotments will be subject to the discretion of the WDRP

10. DEFINITIONS

Term Definition

Front Wall of the Dwelling The integral dwelling wall closest to the boundary of the allotment not less than 3.0m in width. Porticos, verandahs and balconies are not integral dwelling walls

Primary Frontage The shorter boundary that bounds a street

Secondary Frontage The longer boundary that bounds a street or public open space

Corner Allotments Corner allotments are allotments with two or more frontages abutting the public realm

Non Corner Allotments Allotments that have only one frontage that is abutting the public realm

Public Realm Refers to land designated as public open space or road reserve.

Front Loaded An allotment that has vehicle access from the primary and/ or secondary frontages

Rear Loaded An allotment that has vehicle access from the tertiary frontage

11. APPENDIX A – SUBMISSION CHECKLIST (CONTINUED OVERLEAF)

The Willandra Design Guidelines Checklist is part of the required submission package to gain house plan approval from the Willandra Design Review Panel (WDRP). To successfully gain your Design Approval from the WDRP, your home plans must comply with the restrictive covenants detailed in the Willandra Design Guidelines. All non-conforming designs will be assessed on their own merit with the overall interests of the entire community as the highest priority. Contemporary home designs are encouraged. The WDRP reserves the right to approve or decline any non-conforming design.

Name: Lot number: Orientation, Siting, Solar Access and Sustainability

Only one dwelling per lot is planned

House design achieves the minimum energy rating requirements as required by the relevant Government-approved rating scheme

The Dwelling

Your home design faces the primary street frontage

House façade design is not repeated within three housing lots

House entry is clearly visible from the street

House entry has direct access to the home from the street frontage

The dwelling has a covered entry feature that is visible from the street


The proposed external colour palette uses a combination of finishes, textures and shades that are harmonious with the natural landscape and streetscape

A minimum of two different material finishes is present on the front façade design

Materials proposed on the front façade design returns along the sides of the house a minimum of 840mm

Full face brick façade is not proposed

Façade design incorporates a variety of materials

House design is not a period reproduction style

Window frame style and colour and glazing selection compliment overall colour palette

Design has no leadlight and/or stained glass features

NBN

Home does not have any external antennas or satellite dishes

House is cabled and equipped with optic fibre cabling

Roof Design

If roof is pitched, it is angled 22° or more

Roof is constructed of metal sheet roofing or roof tiles

Metal sheet and roof tile roofing matches (or is very similar to), the approved colour scheme as listed in the Willandra Design Guidelines

Roof tiles (if proposed) are low-profile terra-cotta or concrete roof tiles, or slates or shingles

Treatments to gable ends (if any) are contemporary and have no ornate decorations or period detail

All dwellings must have eaves with a minimum depth of 450mm to all facades facing the public realm

Double Storey Homes

Home is a double storey design (this is only a mandatory requirement on specific lots, please refer to the Willandra Design Guidelines or your contract of sale for more details)

Corner Allotments

Front façade design addresses both the primary and secondary street frontages and is a similar scheme

Side boundary fencing must be set back 1m from the front building line. Side boundary fencing must be the Willandra premium fencing as detailed in Section 7 of these Design Guidelines

Fencing

No front fencing is included (some lots with frontage may have front fencing, please refer to your contract of sale for more details. Considered on a case by case basis.)

Side and rear fencing must be constructed of Colourbond® steel. The colour of the infill panels, posts, rails and caps must all be Grey Ridge®

Side fencing on corner lots, or lots that have a secondary frontage to a park or reserve, is the Willandra Premium fencing as detailed in the Willandra Design Guidelines

Side and rear fencing is no higher than 1.8m

Side boundary fencing is not forward of the main front building line (except where the side boundary forms the rear boundary of an adjacent lot)

Return fencing is complementary to the house façade is no higher than 1.8m

Return fencing is a minimum of 840mm behind the front building line

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Driveways, Letterboxes and Retaining Walls

Only one driveway is included

Driveway does not cover more than 40% of the overall front yard

Driveway is set to a minimum of 300mm off the side boundary

Driveway colour selection complements the building design and external colour scheme

Driveway is built from pavers, exposed aggregate or coloured concrete

Letterbox is a low purpose built structure located forward of the building

Size and position of the letterbox complies with Australia Post requirements

Retaining walls compliment the building design and external colour scheme (Refer 4.9)

On Site Car Accommodation

House design includes a garage (no carports are permitted)

The front garage wall is a minimum of 840mm behind the main building line

The external overall width of the garage structure is 6m or less

The colour and style of the garage structure and door complements the overall design and external colour scheme of the house

Outbuildings and Ancillary Items

Outbuildings are not visible from the street

Outbuildings are less than 20sqm in area and less than 3.6m high

Outbuilding design is consistent with the design, colour and material selection for the home

Ancillary items are not visible from the street

The location, design and colour of meter enclosures are complimentary to the overall design

Exposed plumbing and electrical services are not visible from the street


WILLANDRA DESIGN APPROVAL APPLICATION FORMPlease submit your Design Approval Submission Package to [email protected]

Allotment details

Lot Number: Street:

Owner details

Name:

Mailing Address:

Contact Number: Email:

Builder details

Name: Company:

Mailing Address:

Contact Number: Email:

Attachments

Completed checklist 1 copy of Site plan 1 copy of proposed Floorplans,

Roof plans and Elevations 1 copy of Materials 1 copy of Landscape Design and Colours schedule

Non-conforming designs (to be completed for designs that do not comply with design guidelines)

List measures taken to ensure that standards are being upheld or improved:

List reasons why this home design will add character to the overall estate:

Where colour selections or materials differ from pre-approved palette, please provide samples or images of your selection for assessment.

Submitted by:

Print name: Date:

12. APPENDIX B – APPLICATION FORM

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1.1 Dual Occupancy lots can be located on a corner designed to address both street frontages and appear as one building. Two individual residences must be constructed however these may be subdivided pre or post construction.

1.2 Siting Requirements

• Siting of the Dual Occupancy will be in accordance with the building setback plan.

• One entry is required from the longest street frontage and one entry is desired from the other street frontage.

• Dwellings must be attached at the common boundary and appear as one building.

• Lots should be subdivided length ways for servicing reasons.

• Should cross-over locations differ to what has been provided on the engineering plans, any plans submitted must show the new proposed crossover location and clearly label “subject to council approval”.

1.3 Building Elements

• Activating an edge –

All facades visible from public areas must have a substantial amount of fenestration (window coverage) to create a sense of overlooking and activity.

• Articulation –

All walls visible from public areas must be suitably articulated. This can be achieved through: Use of verandah, balcony or portico, Articulating the wall visible from public areas and/or Use of architectural detailing.

1.4 Vehicle Access & Accommodation

• Two car spaces for each dwelling are required. A double garage is required for one of the dwellings and a single garage plus a driveway space may be used for the other dwelling.

• Driveways are to be constructed prior to the completion of the development.

1.5 Landscaping

• All garden areas within public view must be landscaped to a reasonable standard prior to certificate of occupancy.

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• SitingoftheDualOccpancywillbein accordance with the building setback plan.

• Oneentryisrequiredfromthelongest street frontage and one entry is desired from the other street frontage.

• Dwellingsmustbeattachedatthecommon boundary and appear as one building.

• Lotsshouldbesubdividedlengthways for servicing reasons.

• Shouldcross-overlocationsdifferto what has been provided on the engineering plans, any plans submitted must show the new proposed crossover location and clearly label “subject to council approval”.

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Sub dividing options

Subdividing options

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• Activating an edge – All facades visible from public areas must have a substantial amount of fenestration (window coverage) to create a sense of overlooking and activity.

• Articulation – All walls visible from public areas must be suitably articulated. This can be achieved through: Use of verandah, balcony or portico, Articulating the wall visible from public areas and/or Use of architectural detailing.


• Twocarspacesforeachdwellingare required. A double garage is required for one of the dwellings and a single garage plus a driveway space may be used for the other dwelling.

• Drivewaysaretobeconstructedprior to the completion of the development.

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7.5 Landscaping

• Allgardenareaswithinpublicview must be landscaped to a reasonable standard prior to completion of the development.

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• Activating an edge – All facades visible from public areas must have a substantial amount of fenestration (window coverage) to create a sense of overlooking and activity.

• Articulation – All walls visible from public areas must be suitably articulated. This can be achieved through: Use of verandah, balcony or portico, Articulating the wall visible from public areas and/or Use of architectural detailing.


• Twocarspacesforeachdwellingare required. A double garage is required for one of the dwellings and a single garage plus a driveway space may be used for the other dwelling.

• Drivewaysaretobeconstructedprior to the completion of the development.

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• SitingoftheDualOccpancywillbein accordance with the building setback plan.

• Oneentryisrequiredfromthelongest street frontage and one entry is desired from the other street frontage.

• Dwellingsmustbeattachedatthecommon boundary and appear as one building.

• Lotsshouldbesubdividedlengthways for servicing reasons.

• Shouldcross-overlocationsdifferto what has been provided on the engineering plans, any plans submitted must show the new proposed crossover location and clearly label “subject to council approval”.

Dual Occupancy

7.

Sub dividing options

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