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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose of These Design Guidelines

These Design Guidelines are in place to encourage the best possible housing design outcomes and to reflect the project vision at Ariella

Private Estate.

Every lot purchaser is provided a copy of these Design Guidelines through the sales process. Please forward a copy to your builder/architect to

ensure they are addressed in the design of your new home.

These Guidelines also reflect Cedar Woods' commitment to deliver sustainable communities and will help reduce your home operating costs.

1.2 Relationship to Local Government Planning

These Guidelines do not replace or override, but should be read in conjunction with, the statutory planning requirements of the City of Swan,

including its town planning scheme, local planning policies, any Detailed Area Plans / Local Development Plan, the Residential Design Codes

and such other planning controls which may apply.

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1.3 Design Approval Process

In order to ensure the highest standards of housing, landscaping, streetscapes and sustainability, and to qualify for your boundary fencing

and front landscaping package, all house designs are to be reviewed and approved by Cedar Woods. The design approval process is

outlined below.

Step 1

Decide on your builder, house type and facade. Ensure the builder has a copy of the Design Guidelines.

Step 2

Complete the Building Design Approval Checklist on page 6 with your builder. Ensure that all of the Design Requirements are addressed.

Step 3

Have your builder compile the required documentation and submit a complete application to Cedar Woods for approval. Applications need to include all of the Application Requirements on page 4.

Step 4

Cedar Woods will assess your house design for compliance with these Design Guidelines. If your house design complies, your application will be approved and returned. If your house design requires changes in order to comply, Cedar Woods will provide written advice detailing the non-compliance and return the application for amendment and resubmission. Cedar Woods and/or your builder may be able to suggest ways to ensure compliance.

Step 5

Lodge your Cedar Woods approved house design for local government approval(s).

Cedar Woods' Approval Flow Chart

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1.4 Application Requirements

The application requirements listed below allow Cedar Woods to thoroughly assess your house design to ensure that it achieves the best

possible outcome for you and achieves the vision for Ariella Private Estate.

All applications must be sent to:

Cedar Woods Properties Ltd PO Box 788 WEST PERTH WA 6872

Or via email: reception@cedarwoods.com.au

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Completed Design Approval Application Form

2. Completed Building Design Approval Checklist

3. Site plan (2 x A3 copies) including:

Dimensions and areas of proposed building structures;

Setbacks to all boundaries and private open space dimensions;

Original and proposed finished ground levels, including changes in level;

Lot boundaries, dimensions, areas and north point;

Driveways, parking areas, all hardstand surfaces (including paving and pools);

Details of proposed retaining walls; and

Extent of fencing.

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4. Floor plans, roof plans and elevations (2 x A3 copies) including:

Internal layout including rooms, balconies, verandas, decks, windows, openings and dimensions;

Position of any water tanks, TV antennas, air-conditioning units, evaporative cooling units, solar water heaters, solar panels, pool

heaters, outbuildings and sheds;

Roof form; and

All elevations fully dimensioned.

5. Materials and Colour Schedule (2 copies) including:

Building materials proposed to be used for external walls, roofing, pathways, fencing, retaining walls;

Colour schedule for external walls, roofing, pathways and driveways; and

Identification of the brand of bricks or external claddings, paint brands and colour swatches.

6. Completed Sustainability Checklist, including a written statement on sustainability initiatives and features that have been incorporated

into the design of the home, as necessary to confirm your point score.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Cedar Woods' Design Guidelines approval process does not constitute a local government planning or building license approval.

Applications must contain all the required information as identified in the section 'Application Requirements'. Cedar Woods will not

accept incomplete applications.

Design approval will only be granted to an application as a whole. Approval will not be granted to part of an application.

Design approval will only be granted in relation to the information that is detailed on the plans or otherwise submitted in your

application. Any changes to an approved plan or additional detail will need to be resubmitted to Cedar Woods for approval.

In the case of a possible conflict between two or more standards, Cedar Woods consider any such conflict on its merit and

consistency with the intent of the Design Standards.

A decision to approve or not approve an application is based on compliance with the Design Standards and is at Cedar Woods'

discretion.

Prior agreement with the landscape design principles is required as part of your application. Qualification for Cedar Woods' free front

landscaping package is dependent on Cedar Woods' appointed landscape contractors confirming that these principles are complied

with in your final landscape package.

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APPLICATION FORM

APPLICANT

Name of Applicant:

Phone:

Postal Address:

Email:

LANDOWNER

Full Name:

Phone: Mobile:

Postal Address:

Email:

PROPERTY DETAILS

Lot/Street Number/Street Name:

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

1:100 Floor Plans (2x A3 copies)

1:100 Front Rear and Side Elevations (2 x A3 copies)

1:200 Site Plan (2 x A3 copies)

Schedule of Materials, Finishes and Colours (all buildings, including roofing

and fences etc)

Completed Building Design Approval Checklist (and explanation, where

appropriate)

Completed Sustainability Checklist (and explanation, where appropriate)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

House Area (m2) excluding carport/garage/outdoor areas:

Area of Carport/garage/outdoor areas (list each separately):

DECLARATION

By signing this form you declare all information provided to be true and correct.

Signed: Date:

Print Name:

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1.5 Building Design Approval Checklist

Complete the Compliance column in the table on the next page clearly indicating:

YES, where the requirement has been met in whole;

NO, where the requirement has not been met in whole or part, including reasons; or

N/A, where the requirement is not applicable or relevant, including reasons (ie, where no outbuildings, utilities or facilities are proposed to be

provided).

Applicants must demonstrate compliance with all mandatory design requirements and inclusion of a minimum of 2 out of 5 matters of design

guidance, as outlined in the table below.

If you would like to know more about any of the criteria, please refer to the objectives, requirements and diagrams from page 8 of the Design

Guidelines - Building Design and Other Design Considerations.

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CRITERIA

SUMMARY OF GUIDELINE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENT COMPLIANCE

Key building design requirements

Building appearance/streetscape

Dwelling Materials and Colours

The dwelling facade must contain a minimum of two different but complementary construction materials, treatments or colours. The lesser is to occupy not less than 20% of the surface area (excluding garage doors).

Design Guidance

Front facades should incorporate a mix of materials (eg brickwork stone, timber, rendered masonry, weatherboard, etc) of complementary colour tones to create visual interest (excludes garages, doors, windows and down pipes).

Facade Treatments – Entry

An entry portico, porch, verandah, blade wall or other feature treatment to the front facade is to be provided.

Front entry door is to be visible from the primary street and include glazing within the door or a sidelight provided adjacent to the door.

Facade Treatments – Windows

Dwelling front facade must include a rectangular window / configuration with transparent clear glass for passive surveillance. Roller shutters are not permitted on front facade windows.

Roof Design, Colours and Materials

When a pitched/hip roof is proposed, the front facade must provide a minimum 25 degrees pitch for the main roof. Skillion or alternative roof types may be permitted where they maintain the Design Guideline objectives, are part of light-weight construction or address passive solar design principles.

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Roof materials shall be corrugated or flat profile metal sheeting (ie colorbond) or low profile roof tiles in colour tones that complement the dwelling appearance.

Design Guidance

Gable/s and/or gablet/s are encouraged and should be integrated into the roof design.

Corner lots

The dwelling shall address both street frontages and at least one major opening from a habitable room must have a clear view of the secondary street not obscured by visually impermeable fencing.

Design Guidance

Dwellings on corner lots should incorporate verandahs, roof gablets and gables, recessed panels or other features to provide visual interest to both street frontages.

Garages and Carports

A garage must be incorporated into the main building and not forward of the dwelling facade, except on laneway lots. Carports are permitted for laneway lots only and shall include a solid garage door.

Front Fencing

No front fencing forward of a point 1.0m behind the building line / front facade is permitted except where it has been / is provided by the estate developer / Cedar Woods.

Side and rear boundary fencing will be provided by Cedar Woods in accordance with its rebate package. Side fencing shall return to the house at a minimum of 1.0m behind the building line / front facade.

Other Building Considerations

Streetscape and Amenity

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Letterboxes

Letterbox shall be designed and finished in materials and natural colour tones to complement the dwelling appearance.

Where front fencing is provided, the letterbox design is to be integrated into fence design .

Design Guidance

Natural face brick pier format letterboxes are encouraged.

Driveways

Driveway and crossover shall be finished in materials and colour tones to complement the dwelling appearance (not grey concrete).

Design Guidance

Driveways and crossovers are encouraged to be natural face brick paved (ie not concrete blocks).

Outbuildings, utilities and facilities

Outbuildings, meter boxes, bin storage areas, drying areas, rainwater tanks, air conditioning units, solar hot water systems, satellite dishes, TV antennae and radio masts are not to be visible from the street unless designed to complement the dwelling or concealed from view through use of appropriate screening.

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1.6 Sustainability Checklist

Complete the points list in the table below by circling the appropriate box in the Compliance column. If you achieve the point totals outlined

below and, if agreed to by Cedar Woods, your house design will be approved.

Total points requirements:

All traditional lots (regardless of orientation) and narrow lots (with frontages 12m or less) where the narrow lot has road (not laneway)

frontage to the south - 22 points are required; and

Narrow lots (with frontages 12m or less) where the narrow lot has road (not laneway) frontage to the north, east or west - 15 points are

required.

If you would like to know more on any of the criteria, please refer to the Sustainable Design Criteria from page 12 of these Design Guidelines.

Cedar Woods has also provided a Sustainable Living Guide, on www.AriellaPrivateEstate.com.au, which provides more detail and links to

technical support information.

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CRITERIA

SUMMARY OF GUIDELINE & MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

SCORE

Climate responsive 'Solar Passive' Design

Living Areas

Are living areas (living, family, games) located on the north side of the home?

More than 2 living areas. 2 living areas. 1 living area.

3 points 2 points 1 point

Bedrooms

Are bedrooms located on the south side of the home?

More than 2 rooms. 2 rooms. 1 room.

3 points 2 points 1 point

Utility Rooms

Are utility rooms (garage, bathrooms, laundry) and outdoor living (patios or pergolas) to the east or west sides to reduce the impact of summer sun?

Yes

2 points

Windows and shading

Are windows maximised on the north facing walls?

Yes

1 point

Is there beneficial shading to east, west or northern windows to limit southern sun (wide eaves width / angled louvered horizontal awnings)?

Yes

2 points

Are windows minimized on the east, west and south facing walls?

Yes

1 point

Natural Ventilation

Are floor plans and windows & door locations optimized for cross-flow ventilation?

Yes

2 points

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Renewable Energy

Photovoltaic (PV) System

Will a photovoltaic (PV) system be installed? (indicate on site plan)

More than 2.5kW. 1.5-2.5kw. 1.0-1.5kw.

6 points 5 points 4 point

Hot Water System

Will a solar hot water or heat pump system be installed? (indicate on site plan)

Gas booster. Heat pump. Electric booster.

4 points 3 point 2 points

In Home Energy Efficiency

Heating and Cooling

Will mechanical heating or cooling (air-conditioning or air cooler) be installed?

No Yes, rated 3.5+ stars, inverter & peak smart ready.

6 points 3 points

Can the air conditioner be zoned and turned off in unused parts of the house?

Yes, rated 2-3.5 stars.

2 points

Is gas heating provided in place of electric (locate connection on floorplan)?

Yes

1 point

Are ceiling fans to be installed in living areas and bedrooms?

Yes Living or bedrooms only.

2 points 1 point

Is preference given to exposed flooring or tiling in living areas facing north, instead of carpet, to improve thermal mass in winter?

Yes

2 points

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Insulation

Is the use of insulation maximised to reduce heating and cooling?

Roof and walls. Roof only.

2 points 1 point

Effective Appliances

Is energy efficient lighting (LED or CFL) provided?

Yes, 75%+ of rooms. Yes, 50%-75% of rooms.

2 points 1 point

Are automatic lighting sensors installed in 2 or more locations (e.g. front entry path, garage, pantry)?

Yes

2 points

Is the oven or cooktop 4 star or higher

Yes

3 points

Change Behaviour

Is an energy monitoring system provided, such as a smart meter, to provide information on energy use and costs?

Yes

2 points

Are guides or manuals being provided to occupants on how to reduce energy consumption?

Yes

2 points

Alternative Water

Rainwater

Is a rainwater tank provided and plumbed to laundry and/or toilets?(indicate on site plan)

Greater than 3000L 1500 - 3000 L 500 – 1500 L

6 points 5 points 4 points

Water Reuse

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Greywater

Is a grey water system being installed?

Greywater treatment for reuse. Diverter from laundry or shower to garden.

6 points 5 points

Liveability - Safe and Accessible Homes

Dwelling Access and Entry

Is there a main entry with a wide level threshold for wheel chair accessibility?

Yes

2 points

Internal Access and Movement

Are doorways, 850mm or wider?

Yes

2 points

Are hallways 1000mm wide or greater?

Yes

2 points

Accessible Facilities

Is the ground level toilet wheel chair accessible, with internal flooring dimensions of at least 1600mm x 1000mm)?

Yes

2 points

Is the ground level bathroom wheelchair accessible, with internal flooring dimensions of at least 2300mm x 2000mm?

Yes

2 points

Is the hand basin semi-recessed?

Yes

2 points

Is the shower hobless-step-free?

Yes

2 points

Innovation

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There is provision to be awarded up to 6 additional points for other sustainable building initiatives which are not recognised in this checklist. To qualify, the applicant must detail the additional initiatives in writing, together with any supporting documentation as may be required by Cedar Woods. Refer to Cedar Woods' Sustainable Living Guide for ideas. Some examples of additional initiatives include:

thermal performance exceeding the BCA minimum 6 star requirement; use of framed construction with light weight cladding (less embodied energy,

higher recyclable content and reduced footings compared with brick construction); or

inclusion of ancillary accommodation to increase the design life of the building and make it more adaptable to the changing needs and circumstances of the occupants.

Up to 6 points

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2.0 SUSTAINABILITY Cedar Woods encourages you, the home owner, to build a home that is efficient in energy and water use, liveable, naturally comfortable all

year round and cheaper to run.

These design standards work together with Cedar Woods' Sustainable Living Guide to encourage you to make smart choices to future-proof

your home and ensure that it holds its value into the future. The Sustainable Living Guide is found at www.AriellaPrivateEstate.com.au. The

following summarises the main sustainable design criteria which apply across Cedar Woods' estates.

2.1 Energy Efficiency and Conservation

2.1.1 CLIMATE RESPONSIVE DESIGN

Smart environmental design, or climate responsive design, is all about taking advantage of climate to help warm your home in winter and keep

it cool in summer. A well designed home will go a long way to ensure your home is energy efficient and naturally comfortable all year round.

Key Climate Responsive Design elements for your home include:

Living areas (living, family, games) located on the north side.

Bedrooms located on the south side.

Optimise large window area on the north facing walls.

Minimising windows to the east, west and south facing walls.

Floor plans and window locations optimised for cross-flow ventilation.

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2.1.2 RENEWABLE ENERGY

Renewable Energy takes advantage of nature systems, most commonly the sun, for the production of electrical energy and water heating.

Incorporating an appropriately sized photovoltaic PV system and solar water heater to match you home and family’s needs can go a long way

to offsetting much of your energy demand over the year. Key Renewable Energy elements include:

Photovoltaic (PV) system.

Solar (with gas or electric booster) or Heat Pump hot water system.

2.1.3 IN-HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY

In-home energy is a significant part of your total energy consumption. Choosing efficient appliances such as fridges and washing machines,

and fixtures (such as ceiling fans and air-conditioners) can significantly reduce your energy bills.

Peak load is the increased demand for electricity mainly during summer between 3pm and 9pm. This occurs when most people are at home

using multiple appliances such as TVs, computers and air conditioners. You can reduce your peak load demand by including smart meters and

having peak load control devices fitted to fixtures and fittings.

Key Energy Efficiency elements include:

Energy efficient, peak smart air conditioners

Ceiling fans to living areas and bedrooms

Energy efficient lights – LED or fluorescent (CFL's)

Automatic lighting sensors.

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2.2 Water Use and Efficiency

2.2.1 ALTERNATIVE WATER AND WATER REUSE

The installation of alternative water systems can significantly reduce your water bill as well as preserve water availability for the future.

Harvesting and the reuse of rainwater can greatly reduce scheme water use. The best use of rainwater is to have the tank plumbed directly to

toilet flushing and for cold water to the washing machine. Greywater systems reuse laundry and shower water for garden irrigation.

Key Alternative Water and Water Reuse elements include:

Rainwater tank plumbed to laundry and toilets

Grey water system to irrigate garden areas

2.3 Liveability Liveable or safe and accessible homes are designed and fitted-out to allow ease of access and use for all people, including those with limited

mobility, the aged and children.

Key Liveability elements include:

Level, well illuminated entry

Accessible, well illuminated car parking and pathways

Wide doorways and passages

Accessible toilet and bathroom with semi-recessed hand basin and hobless (step-free) shower