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1.0 INTRODUCTION 21.1 The Belmond Vision 21.2 Purpose of the Guidelines 31.3 Small Lot Housing Code 31.4 Development Approval Process 41.5 Submission Requirements 42.0 SITING AND ORIENTATION 52.1 Lots < 300sqm 52.2 All Lots > 300sqm 62.2.1 General 62.2.2 Corner Lots – Specific 62.2.3 Floor Area and Front Setbacks 72.2.4 Side Setbacks 72.2.5 Conventional Allotments 82.2.6 Corner Allotments 82.2.7 Rear Loaded Allotments 93.0 DWELLING DESIGNS 103.1 Architectural Character Mandatory Standards 103.2 Building Materials and Colour Palette 113.3 Facade Assessment 113.4 Garages and Carports 123.5 Driveways and Paving 133.6 Letterboxes 134.0 FENCES 144.1 Front Fencing 144.2 All Fencing 145.0 PLUMBING AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT 155.1 Recycled Water and Associated Plumbing 155.2 Water Efficiency 155.3 Rain Water Tanks 155.4 Air Conditioning Units 155.5 TV Antennas and Satellite Dishes 155.6 Fibre to the Home National Broadband Network (NBN) 155.7 Environmentally Sustainable Design 155.8 Solar Water Heating and Solar Voltaic Cells 156.0 GENERAL DWELLING AND LANDSCAPE INFORMATION 166.1 Screening 166.2 Clothes Lines and Drying Areas 166.3 Parking of Heavy Vehicles, Boats and Caravans, etc. 166.4 Aluminium Roller Shutters to Windows 166.5 Window Furnishings 166.6 Completion of Dwelling and Landscape Works 166.7 Maintenance of Lots 166.8 Signage 166.9 Driveway Crossover and Footpath Protection during Dwelling Construction 176.10 Street Tree and Nature strip Protection during Dwelling Construction 176.11 Commercial and Non-Residential Uses 177.0 LANDSCAPING 187.1 Landscaping/Retaining Walls 187.2 Benching and Retaining Walls - Planning and Managing the Topography of Your Land 187.3 Landscaping Plans and Design Requirements 18

APPENDIX A – PROHIBITED PLANT SPECIES 20APPENDIX B – BELMOND DESIGN AND SITING APPLICATION FORM 22APPENDIX C – BELMOND LANDSCAPING DESIGN APPLICATION FORM 23SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LOTS ON “THE BOULEVARD” 24

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Belmond represents the future heart of community living in the Clyde region. Residents will benefit from a well planned community that will provide a number of lifestyle opportunities. The development forms part of Precinct Structure Plans that either have, or will have, retail and commercial shopping, restaurants, schools, kindergartens, community meeting spaces, train station, football grounds, soccer pitches, netball courts, tennis courts and a variety of passive open space communities.

The Belmond master plan has been designed with the topography, environ-ment and its residents in mind. The master plan ensures the best possible access to the surrounding amenities with a network of walking and cycling tracks interlinked with the surrounding parks and community facilities. Belmond is a lifestyle choice where quality landscape and attention to detail will create a distinctive and quality address for all of its residents.

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1: Introduction

1.1 The Belmond Vision

The key purpose of these design guidelines is to achieve a consistently high quality of homes and associated landscaping that realises the Belmond vision.

The guidelines are intended to assist you in considering the design of your home and private garden and how this can contribute to and enhance the overall character of the development. The guidelines will assist you with the initial consideration, design process and building of your new home. The guidelines will not only enhance your building experience, but will underpin the overall amenity of Belmond and contribute to creating a vibrant commu-nity that you will proudly call home.

These design guidelines may be amended from time to time at the developer’s discretion to reflect changes in design and building trends and amendments to legislation affecting approvals.

It is also imperative that you refer to the Special requirements (if any) that are additional to this document and must be read in conjunction with the Belmond Design Guidelines.

1.2 Purpose of the Guidelines

Belmond has a rich and diverse mix of land sizes on offer to cater for a wide range of accommodation needs.

Whilst the majority of lots within Belmond allow for conventional housing options, there are some lots that have been designed to accommodate boutique style housing. Dwellings on these lots are required to be designed in accordance with Casey’s Small Lot Housing Code (SLHC) – a document that forms part of the City of Casey Planning Scheme.

This document can be found at: http://www.mpa.vic.gov.au/planning-activities/greenfields-planning/ small-lot-housing-code/. (Please ensure that you select the latest version.)The Belmond Design Guidelines are to be applied in conjunction with the SLHC.

All housing and landscaping plans still require approval by the Belmond Design Review Panel (BDRP).

1.3 Smart Lot Housing Code

The BDRP will assess all designs and will provide a notice of approval or specify how the submission conflicts with the guidelines. Designs that substantially comply with the guidelines may be given a notice of approval with conditions requiring the rectification of minor design elements. Furthermore, the BDRP may make suggestions intended to improve the design.

The BDRP will endeavour to assess proposals in the shortest possible time and generally within 10 business days of receipt of a fully completed and compliant application. You must then obtain the approval of the building plans from the local Council or relevant Building Surveyor and/or any other relevant authorities required by the authority approval process.

You are invited to discuss the initial design concepts for your home with the BDRP.

Respond to the preliminary design review feedback.

PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW

After taking the Preliminary comments into account, submit the design drawings to the BDRP.

Respond to minor changes (if the plans do not comply with the Belmond Design Guidelines they will be refused)

SUBMISSION OF DESIGN DRAWINGS

The design drawings are stamped for approval and returned to the applicant with a “Letter of Approval”.

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1.4 Development Approval Process

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The siting and design of your home is required to be approved by the BDRP before obtaining permits. It is manda-tory that all plans and other relevant drawings are submitted to the BDRP for approval.

The design of your landscape for the front garden, forward of the home’s front building line is also required to be approved by BDRP prior to obtaining a building permit. It is mandatory that all front landscaping plans and other relevant documents are submitted to the BDRP for approval.

To obtain developer approval, you must forward the Belmond Application for Design Approval Form (found at the rear of this document) with two (2) legible A3 copies of the documentation listed on the form for approval to:Belmond Design ReviewerC/- Newland DevelopersPty. Ltd.497 Blackburn RoadMT. WAVERLEY VIC 3149 or email with scaled PDFs to:

BDRP@newland.com.au

1.5 Submission Requirements

The submission for the siting and design of your home must include:

~ SITE PLAN (minimum scale 1:200) indicating setback dimensions for all buildings, total footprint and floor areas, vehicle crossover, driveway and building envelope

~ FLOOR PLANS (minimum scale 1:100) showing key dimensions, window positions and roof plan

~ ELEVATIONS (minimum scale 1:100) from four sides indicating building heights, roof pitch, eaves depth, schedule of all external finishes (including garden sheds, pergolas, BBQ areas)

~ FENCE design drawings where relevant, showing location, height materials and colour

~ SCHEDULE of external colours and materials

~ LANDSCAPING PLAN for front garden area forward of the dwelling’s building line

These details are typically supplied by your builder/designer/architect

Important Note: The approval required under

the BDRP is additional to, and does not replace

any, State or Local Government building or

planning approval requirements. “Building

Works” refers to the construction, alteration,

renovation or repair of any dwelling or other

building, fence, retaining wall, external sign or

hoarding, external floodlights or external fittings.

For lots that are subjct to theSmall Lot Housing Code.

IF YOUR LOT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE RELEVANTRESTRICTION ON TITLE, COUNCIL MUST ASESS YOURHOUSE DESIGN FOR APPROVAL VIA THE PLANNINGPERMIT APPROVAL PROCESS (AS PER THE “NO” PATHWAYDESCRIBED ABOVE.)

Assessed by a Registered Building Surveyor

Developer Approval

- Issued by BDRP- Refer to figure 1.1- Only some clauses of the Belmond Guidelines apply refer below)

Developer Approval

- Issued by BDRP- Refer to figure 1.1- Only some clauses of the Belmond Guidelines apply refer below)

Building Permit issued by Building Surveyor

Planning Permit to be submitted toCity of Casey for approval

Construction

Building Permit issued by Building Surveyor

Construction

SMALL HOUSING CODE ASSESSMENT

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Where possible, each dwelling should be designed to maximise the advantages and natural characteristics of the site. Solar angles, views, prevailing breezes, relationship to the street, open space, landscaping and adjoining dwelling type and locations should all be considered to create a responsive design solution in keeping with the intent of the Belmond vision.

Refer to SLHC for siting requirements

2.1 Lots <300sqm

identified on the building envelope within an associated plan of subdivision as having an alternative garage setback whereby garages on those lots must not be setback between 3 and 5 metres from the primary frontage

• Garage openings to not occupy more than 40% of the width of the primary frontage, unless the building is two or more storeys and on a lot with an area between 250 to 300 square metres whereby the garage opening must not exceed 30% of the area of the front façade of the dwelling with the area of the front façade measured from a two dimensional elevation plan of the façade excluding the area of the roof of the dwelling

• Garages located on the primary street frontage must also be located a minimum of 0.5 metres behind the main facade of the dwelling (porch, portico or verandah is not classified as the main facade) unless other-wise noted or approved to vary this guideline by the BDRP

• Where building envelopes have been prepared on the plans of

subdivision, these buildings envelopes will indicate the area

on each lot where a building can be sited• Parapet walls on the “build to

boundary” side will not be permitted

2: Siting and Orientation

For the purpose of these guidelines,a corner lot is to be defined as a lot with a secondary boundary facing a road or an open space reserve at the discretion of the BDRP. Corner lots have significant impact on neighbourhood character and, therefore, considerable attention is required to ensure that a desirable outcome is achieved forboth the home owner and Belmondas a whole.

It is important that corner lots address their prominent position in the streets-cape while contributing to the creation of an attractive, safe living environment. They form a getaway to adjoining streets, therefore it is essential that the dwelling addresses both street frontag-es with articulation of the built form including varying materials, window and door openings.

2.2.2 CORNER LOTS - SPECIFIC

• A front (primary) boundary is deemed to be part of the lot with the street frontage being the smallest dimension, unless the Building Envelope Plan indicates otherwise

• Only one dwelling may be built on any one lot unless specified in the applicable plan of Subdivision

• Building envelopes have been prepared for all lots in this development (refer to the Plan of Subdivision) these building envelopes indicate the area on each lot where a building can be sited

• Each dwelling must be set back from the front boundary according to lot size and type as per Table 1 in section 2.2.3 unless other specified in the applicable Plan of Subdivision

• Garages or carports to be setback no less than 5.5 metres from the primary frontage, unless a building envelope within an associated plan of subdivision allows a primary frontage setback of 3 metres, whereby the garage or carports shall not be setback less than 5 metres from the primary frontage; or, in special circumstances where lots are

2.2 All Lots > 300sqm

2.2.1 GENERAL

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FIGURE 2.1 - EXAMPLES OF DWELLINGS PERMITTED

AND NOT PERMITTED ON CORNER ALLOTMENTS

It is important that corner lot homes are articulated to provide an appropriate corner feature to your home that will “turn the corner” for both single and two storey dwellings. One or more of the following building elements is to be incorporated into the design as a corner feature –• Windows – to match front facade• A return balcony or pergola• An articulated step back or setback

with feature building materials incorporated

• Replicated porch/portico• Other alternative submissions will be

considered by the BDRP

Blank walls to the secondary facade will not be approved.

Corner allotments with proposed crossovers intended to be located on a secondary street frontage may be considered by the BDRP on an individual basis.

The minimum floor area and front setbacks for each house (unless otherwise specified by a registered building envelope) must be in accordance with the following table:

LOT SIZE M²

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MINIMUM habitable FLOOR AREA M2 (excludes garages, carports, porches, porticos, verandahs, alfresco areas)

<300m

300m² –450m²

451m² –600m²

Greater than601m²

120m² (12.9sq)

120m² (12.9sq)

150m² (16.14sq)

180m² (19.37sq)

Refer to the Small Housing Code

A minimum of 4.0m and a maximum of 4.5m from the front boundary

A minimum of 4.0m and a maximum of 5.0m from the front boundary

A minimum of 4.0m and a maximum of 5.5m from the front boundary

Garages or carports to be setback no less than 5.5 metres from the primary frontage, unless a building envelope within an associated plan of subdivision allows a primary frontage setback of 3 metres, whereby the garage or carports shall not be setback less than 5 metres from the primary frontage; or, in special circum-stances where lots are identified on the building envelope within an associated plan of subdivision as having an alternative garage setback whereby garages on those lots must not be setback between3 and 5 metres from the primary frontage

2.2.3 FLOOR AREA AND FRONT SETBACKS

Side setbacks need to allow for adequate landscaping and clear pedestrian access around the dwelling. This will ensure that if retaining walls are necessary, there will be a sufficient transition between dwellings and their boundaries.

Generally, single storey dwellings must have a minimum side setback of 1 metre at ground floor level, however zero lot line construction may be considered if it accords with all relevant authority standards including building envelope plans and profiles. This also applies to boundary setbacks on double storey developments.

On corner lots, buildings must be set back a minimum of 2.0 metres from the secondary street frontage (the smaller lot dimension generally defines the primary frontage). Refer Figure 2.3 for details.

2.2.4 SIDE SETBACKS

TABLE 1 - FLOOR AREA AND FRONT SETBACK

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2.2.5 CONVENTIONAL ALLOTMENTS

2.2.6 CORNER ALLOTMENTS

Garages and carports must be setback 5.5m from the primary street frontage

Garages and carports must be setback 5.5m from the primary street frontage

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These lots have both street and lane frontages. The garage must be accessed from the rear boundary, either placed on the rear boundary or set at least 4.5m from the boundary. The location of the garage to the rear eliminates the impact of crossings and driveways on the streetscape and enhances the presentation of the front facade to the street.

2.2.7 REAR LOADED ALLOTMENTS

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All lots including those that aresubject to the SLHC are to followthese requirements:

• Designs featuring a mixture of lightweight materials – e.g. Weather-board, shadow clad or colourbond or similar products are encouraged. Period style facades and elements are not permitted

• All dwellings must have a verandah, portico, porch or other similar entrance feature surrounding the front entrance. Entry porches, verandahs and pergolas must be sympathetic to the overall dwelling design and verandahs should not be less than 1.8m in width so that they become a useable space. Verandahs/pergolas are permitted to encroach front setbacks subject to Rescode

• Kit homes will not be permitted• Unless otherwise specified or

considered as meeting the overall objectives of the guidelines by the BDRP, all roofs must be designed having a minimum eaves width of 450mm to the frontage. On single storey dwellings, eaves to the frontage of the dwelling must return and continue a minimum distance of 3m along the connecting return wall and or walls from the said frontage. Walls constructed on side bounda-ries will be exempt from the eaves requirements unless otherwise directed by the BDRP. Corner lot dwellings must include eaves for the entire/full length of both street frontages unless otherwise approved by the BDRP. Double storey dwellings must include eaves around the entire perimeter of the second level

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3.0 Dwellings

3.1 Architectural Character Mandatory Standards

• Roof pitches are to be a minimum of 22.5 degrees. Alternate roof designs will be assessed and considered by the BDRP provided it can be demonstrated that they comply with the overall objective and intent of the guidelines. Alternative roof forms, e.g. Skillion, are encouraged and will be considered on their merit by the BDRP

• Roofing materials must comple-ment the design and style of the proposed dwelling. Roof sheeting is to be non-reflective (muted tones only). Untreated galvanized or zinc finished, tray deck or fibre cement roof materials will not be approved due to reflection issues caused by light coloured or untreated roof surfaces

• Standard Aluminium sliding window frame or doors will not be permitted to any elevation visible from the street or public open space, unless approved by the BDRP

• Windows should complement the overall house design

• FC infill to front elevation or public Realm will not be permitted

An important element in maintaining a high quality of residential neighbour-hood character is the control of external building materials, colours and other related finishes. These need to be durable which in turn will reduce future maintenance, repairs and will maintain the development’s appeal for many years to come.

The front facade must include a minimum of 20% render or material other than face to brick to the facade. These materials may consist of:• Weatherboard, composite cladding

materials and cement sheeting (painted, rendered or similar textured finish)

3.2 Building Materials and Colour Palette

• Shadow clad, colourbond or other lightweight material approved by

the BDRP• Rendered or bagged

brickwork/concrete block/hebel must be painted or coloured

• External windows and doors other than those utilised in an entrance situation are not to contain reflective, frosted, coloured or patterned film on glass unless governed by authority and/or Rescode Require-ments or approved by BDRP

• Muted colours and finishes shall be used to blend with the natural settings of Belmond

In order to protect your investment and that of your neighbours, two dwellings of the same or similar front facade design shall not be built within 3 dwellings (including the subject property). This would include lots either side, opposite and other street frontages where applicable (refer Figure 3.2).

No concept designs and/or facade only submissions will be accepted, i.e. submissions must include all information as requested on the Design Approval Application form to initiate the approval process.

The final facade assessment decision will be at the discretion of the BDRP.

3.3 Facade Assessment

FIGURE 3.1 - EXAMPLES OF PREFERRED EXTERNAL MATERIALS AND FINISHES

FIGURE 3.2 - FACADE ASSESSMENT

(Match = First application received by the BDRP)

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3.4 Garages and Carports

frontage setback of 3 metres, whereby the garage or carports shall not be setback less than 5 metres from the primary frontage; or, in special circumstances where lots are identified on the building envelope within an associated plan of subdivision as having an alterna-tive garage setback whereby garages on those lots must not be setback between 3 and 5 metres from the primary frontage

• Garages located on the primary street frontage must be set back a minimum of 0.5 metres behind the primary frontage facade of the dwelling unless otherwise required by the SLHC or noted or approved to vary this guideline by the BDRP

• Swing-in garages may be permitted subject to special consideration by the BDRP. The standard front setbacks will still apply. All garage walls addressing primary street frontage must be designed to address the said street frontage, i.e. with the inclusion of windows, first floor construction directly over, building articulation, combined roof forms and material finishes that complement the adjoining dwelling

• Unenclosed sides of garages are not permitted to face a street frontage, but may be located behind garages and residences. The BDRP reserves the right to limit the area of an unenclosed garage under roof

• Garage design must match or complement the home in respect to materials, roof pitch, design, colour, external appearance and quality of construction

• Roller doors are not permitted (see Figure 3.3)

• Three or more garages spaces will be assessed on the architectural merits by the BDRP

• The garage on lots with a frontage equal to or greater than 12.5 metres must be capable of accommodating a minimum of two vehicles unless approved by the BDRP

• The garage on lots with a frontage less than 12.5 metres must be capable of accommodating a minimum of one vehicle, with an additional area available on the Lot to accommodate a second vehicle

FIGURE 3.3 - EXAMPLES OF APPROVED AND NON-APPROVED GARAGE DOORS

It is preferred that, where practicable, garages are designed to minimise their visual impact to the streetscape. All garages must be constructed in harmony with the main dwelling by using materials and colours which reflect the overall architectural theme and vision of Belmond. To minimise the visual impact of the garage as a dominant feature to the dwelling facade, the guidelines require roof construction of the garage to be incorporated within the main roof form of the dwelling. This intention also extends to the appearance and materials proposed for the garage door in order to ensure that they too reflect the visual connectivity with the proposed dwelling.• The garage must be constructed at

the same time as the dwelling; • Garages located on the primary

street frontage must be located either on the side boundary or a minimum of 1.0 metre off that side boundary unless otherwise required by the SLHC or noted or approved to vary this guideline by the BDRP

• Garages or carports to be setback no less than 5.5 metres from the primary frontage, unless a building envelope within an associated plan of subdivision allows a primary

• Driveways must be fully constructed prior to occupying the dwelling

• Driveway material colours should consist of muted tones. A colour sample of the proposed driveway material must be provided with the application submission. Plain colour concrete driveways will not be permitted; exposed aggregate

is highly encouraged• Driveways shall match the width of

the street crossover at the property boundary (generally 3m) and can taper to the maximum width of the garage door or doors

• Driveways will have a minimum 0.5 metre setback from the side

boundary for landscaping irrespective of whether the side boundary is fenced or not

3.5 Driveways and Paving

Letterboxes should be designed to complement and match the dwelling, using the similar materials, colours and finishes. The use of timber and natural stone materials is encouraged.

3.6 Letterboxes

FIGURE 3.4 - EXAMPLES OF APPROVED DRIVEWAY FINISHES

FIGURE 3.5 - EXAMPLES OF APPROVEDAND NON-APPROVED LETTERBOXES

• It is recommended that you install a 0.1 metre diameter PVC conduit

under the driveway to accommodate future irrigation requirements for the garden bed required between the driveway and side boundary

• Driveways must be constructed of one of the following: - Natural stone or slate - Brick and/or concrete pavers - Colored, saw-cut or exposed

aggregate concrete; or - Asphalt with brick borders

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Front fences are not allowed without justification and approved by the BDRP.

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4.0 Fences

4.1 Front Fencing

Unless otherwise specified in these guidelines or contract of sale, fence construction between adjoining lots and corner (abutting a road reserve or park) must be timber paling with exposed posts and capped in accordance with Figure 4.1 below and as a minimum will incorporate the following elements:

4.2 All Fencing

• The fence height must be a minimum of 1.8 metres and a maximum of 1.95 metres

• The fence must remain 1 metre behind the front facade and return to abut the dwelling

• The fence must remain 1 metre behind the Corner Feature (see Clause 2.2) and return to abut the dwelling

• Wherever permitted, gates must be consistent with or complimentary to the adjoining fencing details

Adjoining owners are solely responsible for the construction and maintenance or replacement of fencing and/or retaining walls between adjoining lots or lots adjoining a reserve, road reserve or park and/or fences and retaining walls contained within the lot.

Subject to the approval of the BDRP, retaining walls or courtyard defining walls may be acceptable, but must be complimentary in material finish and design to the main dwelling.

Fencing to corner allotments cannot be altered or changed unless approval is granted by BDRP.

The fencing of your home and that of your neighbour will affect the overall aesthetics of Belmond as it plays an important role in the general definition of the streetscape and transition between public and private spaces.

FIGURE 4.1 - TYPICAL FENCING - BOUNDARY, CORNER AND RESERVE FENCING

Belmond has been designed with a “Third Pipe” recycled water network that enables each property to reduce the demand of potable water resources. Dwellings must connect all toilets to the “Third Pipe” recycled water network and provide a minimum of two garden tap outlets, one to the frontage area of the site and the other in the rear area of the site. All garden tap outlets must be connected to the “Third Pipe” recycled water network and colour coded accordingly.• All external plumbing including spa

pumps/motors are to be concealed from public view. Downpipes and gutters are exempt from this requirement

• No exposed plumbing waste piping is permitted

• Gutters and downpipe treatment must compliment the house colour and are to be non-reflective (muted tones only). Untreated galvanized or zinc finished materials will not be approved due to reflection issues caused by light coloured or untreated surfaces

• Recycled water taps and purple piping is not to be painted under any circumstances, it must remain purple in colour

• Signage which says “do not drink” that is affixed to the recycled water taps/pipe must not be removed under any circumstances

5.0 Plumbing and Ancillary Equipment

5.1 Recycled Water and Associated Plumbing

Rain water tanks are encouraged as an environmental initiative, however they must be positioned to restrict them from public view.

5.3 Rain Water Tanks

Air conditioning units and exposed componentry thereof are to be located below the roof ridgeline and towards the rear of the property to minimise visual impact. They are to be colour toned to match adjoining wall or roof colour. The units shall be of low profile typeand wherever appropriate, be fittedwith noise baffles.

Final position of units to be considerate of lot location, i.e. proximity to retail, parkland, etc. In these areas, air conditioning units should be positioned to minimise visual impact.

5.4 Air Conditioning Units

An antenna will be required to be installed to watch Free to Air television. Any antennas are generally to be contained within the roof space and not visible. Where antennas are to be externally mounted, they are to be located at the rear of the dwelling, below the roof line to minimise visual impact from public viewing.

Satellite dishes for pay TV services are to be located toward the rear of the dwelling and below the ridgeline. The intent is to minimise the visual impact from adjoining streetscape and general public areas.

5.5 TV Antenna and Satellite Dishes

Recognising technological advances in home communications, Belmond has been included in the NBN’s footprint, which when rolled out, the optic fibre network will provide the following services:• Internet • Telephone services• Access to future fibre ready services

such as Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)

Homes at Belmond should be wired in accordance with NBN Co.’s home wiring standards to ensure they can be connected to the above services. Details of NBN’s wiring standards can be found at NBN Co.’s website nbnco.com.au

5.6 Fibe to the Home National Broadband Network (NBN)

This development encourages good environmental design as it positively contributes to the reduction ofgreenhouse gases, biodiversity,conservation and water cyclemanagement and we encourage good environmentally sustainable designof your home.

5.7 Environmentally Sustainable Design

Solar Water Heating and Voltaic Cells are an efficient method of energy conservation and are highly encouraged. Solar hot water piping for dwellings or swimming pools is permitted, provided that pipes are generally located on the roof of the home to minimise the visual impact from public viewing. Tanks for such systems are not permitted to be located on the roof and must be screened from public view.

5.8 Solar Water Heading and Solar Voltaic Cells

Water re-use and conservation in today’s climate are very important considerations when designing your home. Solutions may include rainwater tanks, low water use plants in the garden, water re-use systems and low water use shower heads and toilets, etc.

5.2 Water Efficiency

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To avoid detracting from the visual quality or the character of the streetscape, unsightly items and equipment should be screened from the street and public view.

Ground mounted and mobile equipment such as heating and cooling units, hot water services, rubbish disposal bins/containers, trailers etc. shall be screened from public view and shall not be visible from the street or parkland. Under no circumstance can a trailer or other unsightly objects be stored or parked forward of the home’s front building line or on any nature strip.

6.2 Clothes Lines and Drying Areas

Clothes lines and drying areas shall be located so that they are not visible to public viewing. Consideration should be given to using an extend-a-line which can be stored when not in use.

6.3 Parking of Heavy Vehicles, Boats andCaravans, etc.

Trucks or commercial vehicles (exceeding 1.5 tonnes), recreational vehicles and caravans shall be screened from public view when parked or stored.

6.4 Aluminium Roller Shutters to Windows

The use of aluminium roller shutters to windows is prohibited.

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6.0 General Dwelling and Landscape Information

6.1 Screening

Internal window furnishings whichcan be viewed by the public shouldbe fitted within three (3) months ofthe occupancy of your home. Sheets, blankets or similar materials for which window furnishing is not their primary use, are not permitted.

6.6 Completion of Dwelling and Landscape Works

Completion of the dwelling must occur within 24 months of Settlement.

Landscaping within public view must be completed within 6 months of Certificate of Occupancy being issued.

6.7 Maintenance of Lot

The Purchaser shall not allow any rubbish including household rubbish, site excavations and building materials to accumulate on a lot (unless the rubbish is neatly stored in a suitably sized industrial bin or skip) or allow excessive growth of grass or weeds upon the lots.

The Purchaser shall not place any rubbish including site excavations and building materials on adjoining land, reserves or in any waterway.

Prior to the issue of the Certificate of Occupancy of any dwelling, the Developer or its agents retain the right to access any lot at any time without creating any liability for trespass or otherwise to remove rubbish, maintain, slash or mow a lot and the Purchaser agrees to meet the Developer’s reasonable costs of doing so.

6.5 Window Furnishings

Signage is only permitted in the following instances:• Display home signage with the written

approval of BDRP• Builders or tradespersons identifica-

tion (maximum 600mm x 600mm) required during dwelling construction. These signs must be removed within 10 days of the issue of the Certificate of Occupancy for any dwelling

• One sign only advertising the sale of a complete dwelling is permitted. These signs must be removed within 10 days of the property being sold and only one sign is to be erected per lot and is to be no larger than 6ft by 4ft

• A House and Land package sign on a vacant lot provided that the sign:

- is no larger than 2.00 metres high and 1.40 metres wide

- advertises a House and Land package only, and not the sale of the property as land only

- is of a professional standard, includes an image of the front facade of the house being sold and includes icons stating the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and car spaces for the home

- includes the logo and contact details for both the relevant Building Company and Real Estate Company

- is removed within 10 days of the house and land package being sold

• Other signs may be permitted with approval of the BDRP;• There are to be strictly no signs

erected for the purposes of advertising the sale of a vacant lot other than

any sign that relates to the sale of such lot by the Developer or a House and Land Package sign as

referred to above.

6.8 Signage

Prior to commencement of building works, the landowner must ensure that they have applied for and obtained an Asset Protection Permit from Council. After building works are completed, if any damage has been caused to the assets, the Purchaser must make good any damage to the satisfaction of City of Casey.

6.9 Driveway Crossover and Footpath Protection during Dwelling Construction

6.10 Street Tree and Nature Strip Protection during Dwelling Construction

Street trees are a key part of any landscape and over time provide great amenity value to the immediate and wider local environs. All street treesare installed by the developer and maintained for a period of two years.It is the responsibility of the landowner to ensure that the tree is protected during all building works. Street trees will be regularly monitored by both the developer and City of Casey to ensure that trees have not been damaged as a result of the building process. The cost of any damaged tree deemed to require replacement will be payable by the owner of the lot.

If the Developer has installed/constructed the landscape, grassing or other treatment including street trees, nature strip protection is required by the Builder. Any damage to the nature strip/street trees as a result of the building process will be repaired at the land owner’s expense.

It is highly encouraged to ensure that the builder is made aware of this requirement.

Any proposed commercial or non-residential use (i.e. Convenience Shop, Office, Medical Centre, and Childcare Centre) is required to be approved by the BDRP before obtaining any statutory building or planning permits.

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The landscape character at Belmond is created by two components: • New landscaping to public areas

such as street trees, wetlands areas and public parks

• Landscaping on privately owned allotments and adjoining nature strips

The first component (refer above) will be installed by the developer and later maintained by the City of Casey.

Private gardens are to be installed, maintained and managed by individual allotment owners. Private gardens will feature a diverse mix of native and exotic plants suited to the local environment. Additionally, nature strips must be maintained by the individual owners who abut them.

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7.0 Landscaping

7.1 Landscaping/ Retaining Walls

7.2 Benching and Retaining Walls – Planning and Managing the Topography of Your Land

Where slope is experienced on a lot, due consideration is to be given to achieving a minimal cut and designing the dwelling to follow the slope of the land; for example, a split level dwelling. In the event that the siting results in a retaining wall/s being constructed, it is noted that appropriate professional advice be sought for conformance to current engineering standards and building regulations.

Ideally, a soft battering to a site cut with landscape elements such as shrubs and groundcover makes for an attractive and useful garden space. Materials selected for the construction of the retaining walls are to be sympathetic to the overall design of the dwelling including:

• Stained or painted smooth sawn sleepers

• Architectural block work with a bagged and painted or rendered finish that complements both the garden and dwelling

• Landscape elements such as shrubs and groundcover should be used to screen and reduce visual impact of cuts and retaining walls

Furthermore, retaining wall construction should be limited; consider battering and other landscape treatments. Due consideration should be given to the treatment of the retaining walls as part of the overall landscape design for the lot. Where the developer has provided a retaining wall, it is the lot owner’s responsibility to maintain the wall. If replacement is required, the lot owner is to install a wall of equivalent look and performance.

FIGURE 7.1 - EXAMPLES OF FOLLOWING THE SLOP OF THE LAND ( SPLIT LEVEL DESIGNS)

FIGURE 7.2 - EXAMPLES OF DWELLINGS DEMONSTRATINGA SENSITIVE RESPONSE TO THE CONTOURS OF THE SITE

Prior to the commencement of any landscaping works forward of the home’s front building line, plans must be prepared and submitted forconsideration and approval by the BDRP.

Plans are to detail plant species used, quantities of each species and spacing of plantings. Plans must provide information on all proposed surfaces and finishes to be installed such as paving materials, mulches, planting schedule and retaining walls. Plans may be altered at any time, but must be approved and endorsed by the BDRP prior to installation.

Plans are to be at a scale of 1:100 and must be generally in accordance with the Landscape Regulations and Guidelines as detailed in Table 2 (below). Additionally, any proposed treatment to the front nature strip that abuts your lot must be detailed in this submission.

Appendix A contains a list of Prohibited Plants. These plants must not be used at Belmond due to either their invasive nature or potential to dilute the genetic character of local indigenous planting. This control is mandatory.

The following Table 2 is to apply only to landscaping on private allotments forward of the front building line of the dwelling and must be adhered to in all circumstances.

(see next page)

7.3 Landscaping Plans and Design Requirements

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Private Garden Design. Front and rear gardens.

Private Front Garden Design – Forward of the Building Line and including nature strip.

The garden should be a suitable response to the blending of native and exotic plant species.

The guidelines have been designed to create an attractive open streetscape, complementing street trees and public parks.

Irrigation Systems Lots at Belmond are supplied with both main pressure potable water and recycled water.

Fit the most efficient watering system to suit the layout of the garden and the irrigation requirements of the planting. Advice on systems can be provided by a qualified installer or, for self-installed systems at the point of purchase.

60% of plants used in the gardens of dwellings should be locally indigenous plant material.No plants on the Belmond Prohibited Plant List are to be used.Any outbreak of inadvertently introduced Prohibited plant species is to be eradicated in a timely manner.

All areas forward of the building line must be landscaped.All areas of the landscaping that are not paved are to be landscaped using plants, grass, shrubs, groundcovers or trees. No more than 40% of the landscaped area (excluding driveways) is to comprise hard surfaces such as paving, except with the approval of the BDRP.Garden beds must have a minimum of 200 mm of topsoil and be mulched to a depth of no less than 100 mm.The landscaping must feature garden beds with a minimum of- 1 established tree to be installed at either a

height of 2-3m or in a 45 litre minimum pot size. Tree shall have a minimum calliper of 25-30mm;

- 4 shrubs with a minimum pot size of no less than 200 mm; and

- 15 small shrubs with a minimum pot size of no less than 150 mm.

Landscaping plans not meeting these guidelines, but with architectural merit, may be considered for approval by the BDRP at their discretion.Fencing forward of the building line of the dwelling is not permitted.Landscaping of the front garden forward of the front building line of the dwelling and the nature strip must be completed within 6 months of the issue of an occupancy certificate for the dwelling and must continue to be well maintained at all times.The landscape plan submitted to the BDRP must also detail the proposed treatment of the nature strip and the approved nature strip treatment will need to be completed to the satisfaction of the BDRP.

If fitted, an Irrigation System must be connected to the recycled water mains.The irrigation system must service all landscaped areas that are not paved.Irrigation system must comply with South East Water Limited, water regulations for recycled water usage.

Comments Landscape DesignOptions

Landscape DesignRequirement

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME

Erica baccans Berry Flower HeathRubus Fruticosus spp.agg. BlackberryConvolvulus spp BindweedsSolanum nigrum Black NightshadeEhrharta longiflora Annual Veldt GrassAsparagus scandens Asparagus FernSolanum linnaeanum Apple of SodomPassiflora mollissima Banana Passion-fruitLycium ferocissimum African Box thornAlternanthera Philoxeroides Alligator WeedsAgapanthus Praecos ssp.Orientalis AgapanthusAllium triquetrum Angeled Onion/ Three corner GarlicAsparagus Asparagoides Bridal Creeper Genista Monspessulana Cape/Montoellier BroomWatsonia meriana var.bulbillifera Bulbil WatsoniaDelairea odorata Cape IvySollya heterophylla Bluebell CreeperVinca major Blue PeriwinkleIpomoea indica Blue – Morning gloryChrysanthemoides monilifera BoneseedParaserianthes lopantha ssp.Lophantha Cape wattle Acacis elata Cedar wattleArctotheca calendula Cape WeedGalium aparine CleaversLeptospermum laevigatum Coast Tea-treeDipogon lignosus Common Dipogon/ Dolichus PeaAcacia longifolia ssp.Longifolia Coast/Sallow WattlePortulaca oleracea Common PurslaneVicia sativa Common VetchAcacia baileyana Cootamundra WattleViola odorata Common VioletCotoneaster spp CotoneastersCynodon dactylon CouchFraxinus angustifolia Desert AshRanunculus repens Creeping ButtercupRumex spp. DocksCyperus eragrostis Drain Flat-sedgeCestrum elegans Elegant Poison-berryAcacia decurrens Early Black-wattleCytisus scoparius English BroomIlex aquifolium English HollyHedera helix English IvyFoeniculum vulgare FennelGenista linifolia Flax-leaf Broom

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME

Freesia spp. hybridFreesiaConyza bonariensis Flaxleaf FleabaneUlex europaeus GorseCrataegus monogyna HawthornLeycesteria Formosa Himalayan HoneysuckleConium maculatum HemlockLonicera japonica Japanese HoneysucklePennisetum clandestinum KikuyuBriza maxima Large Quaking-grassLigustrum lucidum Large-leaf PrivetAnredera cordifolia Madeira VineSolanum pseudocapsicum Madeira Winter-cherryCrocosmia x crocosmiiflora MontbretiaCoprosma repens Mirror BushPolygala myrtifolia var.myrtifolia Myrtle-leaf MilkwortTropaeolum majus NasturtiumCortaderia selloana Pampas GrassRomulea rosea var. australis Onion GrassEhrharta erecta Panic Veldt-grassEchium plantagineum Paterson’s CursePrunus spp. PrunusPlantago spp. PlantainsPinus radiate Radiata PineSenecio jacobaea RagwortPhytolacca octandra Red-ink WeedSporobolus africanus Rat-tail GrassOxalis pes-caprae SoursobErica lusitanica Spanish HeathHypericum perforatum St John’s WortCirsium vulgare Spear ThistleRosa rubiginosa Sweet BriarPittosporum undulatum Sweet PittosporumAcer pseudoplatanus Sycamore MapleAnthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grassPhalaris aquatic Toowoomba Canary-grassSpartina x townsendii/anglica Townsend’s Cord-grass/ Common Cord-grassSilybum marianum Variegated ThistleChamaecytisus palmensis Tree LucerneFumaria muralis Wall FumitoryTradescantia fluminensis Wandering CreeperSolanum mauritianum Wild Tobacco TreeZantedeschia aethiopica White Arum-lilySalix spp WillowsMyosotis sylvatica Wood Forget-me-notHolcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog

Appendix AProhibited Plant Species

Tree Species

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Lot No. Owner’s Name

Current Postal Address

Home Ph Bus. Ph.

Contact Name and Number

The Belmond Design Review Panel will endeavour to assess proposals in the shortest possible time and generally within ten (10) working days of receipt of application, if all of the above documentation is provided.

Applications cannot be assessed until all of the above information is available. No facsimile submissions will be accepted. The Developer also reserves the right to request further information.

It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the proposed building works comply with overlooking provisions as stated by local Council and State Government requirements, i.e. ResCode or Small Lot Housing Code.

Please submit the above documentation to:-Belmond Design Review Panel C/- Newland Developers Pty. Ltd.497 Blackburn RoadMt. Waverley VIC 3149

or email to:-BDRP@newland.com.au

Documentation required to be submitted for approval to Belmond Design Review Panel. Attached

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Appendix BBelmond Design andSiting Application Form

1. Site Plan (min. scale 1:200) indicating setback dimensions for all buildings, total footprint and floor areas, vehicle crossover, driveway and building envelope.

2. Floor Plans (min. scale 1:100) showing key dimensions, window positions and roof plan.

3. All Elevations (min. scale 1:100) indicating building heights, roof pitch, eaves depth, schedule of all external finishes and colours and all external building equipment (e.g. garden sheds, pergolas, BBQ areas).

4. Fence design drawings where relevant, showing location, height, materials and colour.

5. Schedule of external colours and materials.

6. Energy Rating Assessment demonstrating an energy efficiency standard minimum of 5 Star

Note: All of the above are to be provided in A3 format.

Lot No. Owner’s Name

Current Postal Address

Home Ph Bus. Ph.

Contact Name and Number

The Belmond Design Review Panel will endeavour to assess proposals in the shortest possible time and generally within ten (10) working days of receipt of application, if all of the above documentation is provided.

Applications cannot be assessed until all of the above information is available. No facsimile submissions will be accepted. The Developer also reserves the right to request further information.

Please submit the above documentation to:-Belmond Design Review Panel C/- Newland Developers Pty. Ltd.497 Blackburn RoadMt. Waverley VIC 3149

or email to:-BDRP@newland.com.au

Documentation required to be submitted for approval to Belmond Design Review Panel. Attached

Appendix CBelmond Landscaping DesignApplication Form

1. Landscape Plan – (Min scale 1:100) in accordance with part 7 of these guidelines

Note: All of the above are to be provided in A3 format.

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Special Requirements forall lots on “The Boulevard”

• The front facade must include a minimum of 80% render or other material other that face brick to the facade – refer to 3.2 of “Belmond General Guidelines” document

• Require minimum 3 different complimentary colours if the dwelling is to be all render

• To provide greater streetscape presence for your home, the porch/portico or verandah should be a minimum 40% of the home’s width (excluding the garage)

Building Requirements:

P: 1300 BELMONDW: belmondonclyde.com.auA: 365 Clyde-Five Ways Road, Clyde VIC 3978