D R I V E WAY S • Driveways should be offset from the side boundary by a minimum of 500mm and a garden bed should be provided between the driveway and boundary. L E T T E R B OX E S • Letterboxes must be masonry with either face brick or render to match your home. Freestanding metal or timber letterboxes will not be permitted. H A R D S C A P E A R E A • Minimising the amount of hardscape area to the front yard will lead to a softer landscape feel to the development. • Driveways and paths to the front entry are the only hardscape areas permitted in the front yard. Driveways must comply with Council’s Development Control Plan and paths must be a maximum width of 1000mm. L A N D S C A P I N G YO U R N EW H O M E W I L L B E E N H A N C E D BY T H E Q U A L I T Y O F L A N D S CA P I N G , S O W I T H T H I S I N M I N D , T H E R E A R E S E V E R A L A R E A S O F L A N D S CA P I N G WH E R E CA R E F U L AT T E N T I O N S H O U L D B E G I V E N I N O R D E R TO AC H I E V E A Q U A L I T Y S T R E E T S CA P E .
S I D E A N D R E A R F E N C E S • In order to maintain uniformity throughout Fairwood Rise, a common material for inter-allotment fencing is required. Side and rear boundary fencing should be lapped timber fencing. • Side boundary fencing should be set back a minimum one metre behind the building line. Fence height will be 1.8 metres high.
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Does your home have a contemporary facade and not resemble any period style architecture? Is your home energy efficient and have 450mm eaves? If your home is on a corner lot, does the architectural features/materials/finishes address both street frontages? Is your garage fitted with either a panel lift or tilt-a-door?
Is the pitch of the roof on your new home a minimum of 22.5 degrees?
Have you included a minimum of two materials, finishes or colours to the front facade of you new home? Have you selected a roof tile that is low profile?
S O F T S C A P E A R E A • We recommend extensive use of soft landscaping to the front yard.
• Boundaries should be defined by the planting of screening plants or low hedges along boundaries. The selection of drought tolerant plant species is highly encouraged.
Have you selected a roof colour (tile or Colorbond) from the recommended range?
Does the fascia and gutter match the roof colour?
S C R E E N I N G • To minimise the visual impact of unattractive building service equipment, where practicable, items such as hot water systems, air conditioning units, garbage bins and rainwater tanks should not be visible from the street. • Where this is not achievable through design, timber or metal screening will be required to limit the visual impact of these services. This should be completed as part of your landscape works. R E TA I N I N G WA L L S • Retaining walls need to have a positive impact on the development and complement your home. • All retaining walls in the front yard or in areas visible from the street are to be masonry with colours and finishes matching those on the front facade of your home. Timber retaining walls, including sleepers or logs are not permitted to the front of your block or in areas that are visible from the street or public areas.
Is the brick colour you selected for your new home in keeping with the recommended range? Does your driveway finish and colour comply with the recommended pattern and colour? Is there a minimum clearance of 500mm between the driveway and side boundary for planting Is your letterbox of masonry construction and does the colour/finish complement your homes finishes? Are the materials chosen for your retaining walls in keeping with the Design Guidelines? Are your services (air conditioning unit, hot water system, bins) screened from the street? Is your inter-allotment fencing timber panels with Grey Ridge lapped timber fencing?
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