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PART 1:
INTRODUCTION
Toboshane Valley Estate, located in East London on the southeast coast of South Africa, situated at
32.97°S and 27.87°E in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality of the Eastern Cape Province, is a
unique, upmarket lifestyle estate set in the picturesque natural coastal landscape alongside the
meandering Nahoon River. With fertile valleys fed by rivers and streams, the region provides an idyllic
location for the establishment of ecologically sensitive settlements.
Located on an existing 800 Ha dairy farm, this estate aims to bring its residents the charm of the country
coupled with modern, world-class living. Nature conservation will play a pivotal role in establishing the
character of the Estate. Wildlife such as Impala and Bushbuck are to be birthed into the project, allowing
an uninterrupted relationship between man and nature.
VISION:
The vision for the architecture of Toboshane Valley Estate is to demonstrate a delicate balance
between the natural and built environment – an appealing and sensitive response to the natural
landscape whilst adhering to the existing farmstyle typology and theme.
The intention is to weave this vision through all urban design, architectural and landscape design
considerations in order to provide a strong, palpable canvas of contextual awareness, which together
with these guidelines provide a framework within to foster a rich and diverse architectural expression.
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PURPOSE:
These guidelines are carefully considered and intend to guide design by presenting a framework within
which individuals can express freedom of design without compromising the collective architectural
language.
It is the responsibility of the architectural professionals to read and thoroughly understand these
guidelines prior to engaging with their clients. This will not only guide the design process, but continue
to reinforce the vision and ongoing quality of the architecture in the Estate.
PROCESS:
These Architectural Guidelines exist primarily for the benefit of the homeowners and represent and
intend to manage the vision on behalf of the Developers and constituted Toboshane Design Review
Committee (hereafter referred to as TDRC) to oversee the successful interpretation and application.
These guidelines are merely a working document and it is at the discretion of the Directors of the
Toboshane Valley Estate Property Owners Association (TPOA) to amend this document, provided the
amendment is deemed to be in the best interest and add value to the Estate.
The TPOA shall have absolute discretion in approving or refusing to approve any plans and
specifications submitted for approval. It is not the intention, however, that any fundamental design
principles be altered, and no amendments to these guidelines may be made retrospectively.
Notwithstanding that any plans or improvements may comply with any such restrictions imposed by third
parties, the approval of any plans or improvements with the Estate shall be at the sole discretion of the
POA. Similarly, compliance with restrictions imposed by the POA shall under no circumstances absolve
the owner from the need to comply with restrictions imposed by third parties, nor shall the POA approval
be construed as permitting any contravention of restrictions imposed by any authority having legal
jurisdiction.
APPLICATION:
The Architectural Guidelines document is only a part of the more comprehensive estate controls and
rules, and must be read in conjunction with these other documents. These guidelines are not a
replacement of any statutory requirements, necessary submissions or approvals and are in addition to
and should be read in conjunction with the National Building Regulations, applicable Town Planning
Scheme, Occupational Health and Safety Act or any other applicable building requirements.
Plans for any buildings, whether new or alterations and additions must be submitted to the Toboshane
Valley Estate Design Review Committee, as well as the Local Authority for approval. All review and
inspection procedures imposed are done so in the interests of the homeowners in order to enforce
compliance and preserve the developer’s vision and the ongoing investment value and integrity of the
estate.
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The purchaser of an erven will commence construction of the dwelling for that erven within a period of
48 months from the date of registration of the first transfer of the property from the developer. From
date of commencement the purchaser then has 18 months within which to complete that construction.
Should these timeframes not be met penalties will be applicable as per the Sales Agreement.
CONTEXT | CLIMATE CONSCIOUS DESIGN:
The area is generally characterized by a temperate climate with rainfall predominately during the summer
months. The average temperatures range between 20°C in winter and 26°C in summer. A thorough
understanding of the climate can be utilized in the design of the dwellings in order to enhance its energy
efficiency.
Passive design principles use elements in the building envelope to create a comfortable environment
for its inhabitants throughout the year and all seasons. This eliminates the requirement to supply any
additional heating or cooling. Factors to consider are:
Insulation – A well-insulated dwelling minimizes heat gain during summer and loss during
winter;
Orientation – Applying the principles of Passive Solar Design;
Shading – Controlling direct sun penetration where required to minimize heat gain;
Cross-ventilation – Air circulation in a room that is caused by outside breezes or wind and is
achieved by placing vents or window on opposite facing walls in a room;
Overhangs – Limiting sun penetration in summer but allowing sufficient sun in winter;
Thermal massing – Using materials that can absorb and store energy.
The use of Alternative Renewable Energy Sources is also highly recommended. These can include:
Solar Water Geysers;
Heat Exchangers for water heating;
Photo voltaic;
Gas;
The use of Energy Efficient appliances and lighting would also be hugely beneficial and assist in
contributing to reducing the energy consumption and pollution of the environment.
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PART 2:
TOBOSHANE ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
OVERVIEW:
At Toboshane the natural environment is primary, and it is the intention that the urban design,
architectural and landscape language seek reference from the natural environment. The objective is to
create a built environment which meets the natural environment seamlessly, in its colour, in its texture,
in its materiality, in the way in which boundaries between indoor and outdoor rooms are broken down,
in the way openings capture or articulate the natural light, or the way they frame a distant view. It is not
intended that the architecture makes bold statements, but rather weave a simple, subtle and sensitive
thread through the natural environment. It is through this congruence between architecture and context
that places resonate a rich sense of place.
The intention that this design framework and palette guide and promote diverse but appropriate
architectural expression, allowing climate, context and spatial relationships to drive more deep-rooted,
timeless architecture, rather than prescribing to particular popular, imported, stylistic references which
date as fashion dates and bear little reference to local context and circumstances. The purpose of the
guidelines is to reinforce and guide the vision, to foster freedom and creativity within the parameters of
the collective architectural language.
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PRIMARY ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS:
Height Restriction:
All dwellings are limited to a maximum of two storeys with a vertical dimension between floors limited to
3200mm maximum. An overall height restriction of 5,500mm will be applicable to single storey dwellings
and 7,500mm for double storey dwellings, measured from the natural ground level to the apex of the roof
at any given point on the site. Please note that the NGL refers to the original contours of the site prior to
any construction works have taken place.
The emphasis in the architecture should be on horizontality rather than verticality – architecture which
sits close to the landscape and is in harmony with the landscape rather than dominating it.
House Size:
Minimum permissible size: 150 m²
Maximum permissible size: 400 m²
Erven are either 600 m² or 1,000 m². Total size of house subject to Municipal Conditions and site
parameters.
Density & Permitted use:
The density is limited to one dwelling per erf, subject to approval by the Home Owners’ Association of a
second dwelling, where the second dwelling forms an integral part of the main dwelling aesthetically, and
is limited to a single bedroom, open plan kitchen and lounge with single bathroom and toilet, to be
occupied by no more than two persons (and subject furthermore to the Home Owners’ Association
approval). The second dwelling shall be no greater than 75m². The second dwelling is furthermore
required to be attached to the main house and incorporated in the same footprint. The outbuilding shall
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adhere to all limitations such as the coverage and conform to all design considerations and intent
envisioned by Toboshane Lifestyle Estate.
Building Form & Envelope:
1. Roofs:
Buildings should generally be made up of simple, rectilinear forms with simple pitched roofs – either
mono or duo-pitched. Hipped roofs will not be allowed. Flat roofs are intended to be primarily used to
connect the pitched roof portions or as feature elements where the use of pitched roofs isn’t possible.
Roof slopes should be, subject to overall design and building proportion:
- Duo-pitch or Gable roofs: 30° slope
- Mono-pitch roof: 5° - 7° slope.
Roofing materials and colours that will be allowed include: 17.5mm/18mm corrugated profile Chromadek
or Macsteel “Classidek”, “Corrugated” or 36mm “Flekspan (IBR)” in ‘Dark Dolphin’ N13030 or ‘Charcoal
Grey’ N13032.
Where flat concrete roofs are used, TDRC will make allowance for silver reflective paint subject to the
latter not being visible from street “eye-level”.
Chimneys for fire places and braais will be TDRC approved and preferably masonry, subject to the
overall design. Alternatively matt black or stainless steel flue to be used.
All exposed roof eave projections must be finished preferably with approved oil based matt timber
preservative with approved dark colour stain.
No tiled or thatch roofs will be permitted.
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2. Walls, Facades & Finishes:
Natural materials, colours and textures are the predominant palette for the estate. Wherever possible,
climate and the surrounding natural environment should be the generator for materiality and colour,
inspiring the architectural decision-making process.
Given that external finishes are one of the primary mechanisms for creating a cohesive, appealing and
unified aesthetic, the TDRC require all architectural professionals to:
- Provide an exterior finishes sample palette which must be included for approval as part of
the submission process i.e. colour swatches, photographs of intended materials and any
specific finishes;
- Approval of sample panels on site before any exterior finishes are applied by the TDRC.
A maximum of 3 (three) different external colours will be permitted per house. Please refer to annexed
Colour Palette for approved colours.
Please note that change of colour or material on the same wall on the same plane will not be permitted,
and must occur at logical separations and acute corner junctions. Changes of material or colour on walls
on the same plane will only be accepted where there is minimum of 100mm plane change.
Colours and materials must return at corners in all circumstances.
All cementitious finishes must be applied naturally and strictly according to manufacturer’s specifications
and no intentionally mottled or false aged plaster or paint effects of any sort will be permitted. No artificial
stone will be permitted under any circumstances. Natural stone to be used at the designer’s discretion,
subject to the approval of a sample by TDRC on site.
In an effort to prohibit imported inappropriate, stylistic architecture, no plaster window and/or door
surrounds, quoining, plaster banding or unnecessary adornation of any form will be permitted anywhere
on the buildings. A single coping or corbel will be permitted on all parapet walls or boundary walls if this
ties in with the architecture of the home on the condition that this single corbel is treated in the same
colour and texture as the wall on which it sits. Alternatively, a precast concrete coping may be used on
top of parapet and/or boundary walls.
Permissible finishes include:
- Textured or smooth plaster and paint;
- Specialized wall coatings (Marmoran or similar approved);
- Bagged or painted brickwork;
- Corrugated Iron cladding to match roof colour (max. 30%);
- Plaster and cementitious coating (Coprox, Cemcrete or Earthcote);
- Natural Stone Cladding;
- Corobrik face brick for features and compulsory plinth wall (Max 60%. See Colour Chart for
ranges).
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- Windows & Glazing
Windows and doors to be charcoal (ANP3055 or similar approved) powder coated aluminium frames to
match roof for glazing elements. Glazing should generally be in clear glass. The use of sandblasted
glass will be accepted in certain circumstances, and is preferable to the use of frosted glazing. No
textured or patterned glass will be accepted. Subtle tinting of glazing will be permitted, but reflective
glazing will not be permitted.
- Garage Doors
Garage doors may be single or double door configuration. Single garage doors should be separated by
a masonry column, that column should have a minimum horizontal dimension of 460mm or 575mm. A
maximum of 3 garages to be permitted on the street facing elevation of a dwelling, inclusive of carports.
Carports are to be integrated in the overall design of the house and detached and/or freestanding
structures will not be permitted. Carports to be enclosed with a boundary wall as per the specified
requirements (Part 2.3).
Natural hardwood horizontal slatted or aluminium garage doors will be permitted. No unnecessary
adornation, carving, metal studs, gothic, Bali or any other stylistic embellishments will be allowed
without exception on any garage doors.
- Peroglas and Patios
All pergolas, verandahs and patios to be incorporated into the overall design of the house. These
elements form an integral part of internal shading. These elements may be of material of choice. Wood
structures to be sealed and stained as per doors and/or window frames and steel painted to match roof
and aluminium elements.
- Gables
Gable ends may have an overhang or a simple gable parapet. For steel roof sheeting, a continuous rolled
steel trim piece is required to be made the depth of the purlin and the sheet end, and made in the same
finish as the roof sheeting.
- Parapets
Concrete or masonry parapets to all flat roof sections, the top of which should ideally be min. 2-3 brick courses above the top of the concrete slab. Waterproofing of all boundary and parapet walls is mandatory.
- Eaves
No horizontal eaves closure, or eaves closure that hides the truss extensions will be permitted. Eave
overhangs to project at least 450mm beyond the face of the supporting wall/columns.
No scalloped truss ends will be permitted. Truss ends may however be trimmed or narrowed with a
straight line chamfer. Any excessive eaves overhangs be supported and to structural engineer and the
TDRC approval.
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- Handrails and balustrades
Materiality of balustrades to form part of the plan submission process and is subject to approval by
TDRC. The use of highly reflective materials will not be permitted.
- Rainwater Gutters and Downpipes
To be used at the discretion of the architect, with the emphasis on aesthetics, clean roof lines and water
management.
Where gutters and down pipes will be used, they should be positioned to be unobtrusive, and integrated
into the design and aesthetic of the home. All gutters to be of seamless aluminium and in a colour to
match the colour palette of the house – either the colour of the roof or the walls.
Concrete, paved or stone aprons are highly recommended to direct storm water run-off away from the
home. Where pitched roofs without gutters are specified, hard aprons are mandatory.
- External Elements
Positions and/or obscuring of the following items subject to TDRC approval:
Satellite Dishes;
Alarms
Solar Panels/Geyser
Air Conditioning Units
Skylights
House numbers (according to TDRC approved guidelines)
Playgrounds or jungle gyms
3. Perimeter Fencing/Walls
Perimeter fencing on the property should ideally be kept to a minimum in order to promote overall
cohesion of the estate. Should privacy be a requirement, the use of landscaping elements such as
hedges, shrubs and trees would be preferred.
The use of perimeter fencing will be allowed on the street frontage of the property and in cases where
property owners need to contain pets, subject to the approval of the TDRC. The prescribed height for all
perimeter fencing/walls is 1,800mm maximum.
The following types of fencing will be acceptable:
ClearVu Fencing in Charcoal colour;
Horizontal/vertical slatted timber screen wall;
Masonry walls in colours and finishes that match the exterior of the house.
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4. Swimming Pools
Position and design of swimming pools and any swimming pool screening should be considered with
specific reference to the design of the house and the site conditions for that particular house, and can
play a pivotal role in maintaining or increasing the value of a property. Each individual resident is
responsible for the necessary safety precautions to be taken around swimming pools and any other
water features. Home owners and their architects take full responsibility and liability with regard to
ensuring any pool enclosures comply to all relevant NBR and SANS requirements. Pool
enclosure/fencing should be in accordance with section 3.
5. Timber Decks
The combination of timber decking and other finishes (i.e. tiles or paving) is encouraged for large open
terraces. The use of Balau wood is recommended for all decking due to minimum maintenance
requirements and natural weathering properties which will enable the material to gain a natural patina
over time exposed to the elements.
6. External Lighting
All external lighting should be kept to a minimum, through the use of warm low wattage or LED lights,
and only low-mounted (below 1.2m from FGL) lighting, shining downwards and/or back to the house, is
permitted. No lit up trees are to be visible. The light source must not be visible.
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7. Driveways
The choice of driveway material is to be confirmed by TDRC. Driveways to match pavers/grass blocks
of internal estate roads for cohesion.
8. Security & Burglar Proofing
It is the intention of Toboshane Lifestyle Estate to secure the perimeter of the estate thereby reducing
the inherent security risks associated with individual erven. This will allow for a more attractive
architecture and sense of freedom within the development. On site security will be provided for 24 hours
a day, seven days a week. Should the owners insist on burglar proofing, it should be considered at the
design stage and form an integral part of the building design. Only internal clear burglar proofing will be
permitted, visible external security gates to doors and windows are not allowed.
9. Landscaping Plan
In an attempt to seamlessly integrate the Estate with the existing natural landscape, all erven must have
an approved basic landscaping layout with all the proposed planting from the Toboshane approved plant
list. Erven may be developed up to 70% of total plot size in order to re-create the biodiversity that exists
naturally on the farm. It is imperative that the transition from erf to natural landscape be seamless. It
would be highly recommended that as much of the natural grass and plants be retained and integrated
into the overall design and development of the stand.
10. Water Storage Tanks
Rainwater harvesting is strongly encouraged in the estate to minimize reliance on council supply for all
water demands. Corrugated steel type water storage tanks are the preferred aesthetic to be used where
these tanks will be visible or made a feature of. We ask that all other types of water storage tanks be
screened off and not visible from the street, adjacent erven or any public open spaces.
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11. Laundry & Refuse Area
All areas for laundry, refuse and gas storage must be completely concealed from view from any public
spaces and neighbours wherever possible, enclosed by timber screen walls or constructed in a material,
colour and design appropriate to the design of the home.
All gas bottle enclosures to comply with SABS regulations without exception.
12. Staff Accommodation
Where required, provision for onsite staff accommodation can be made. This should be integrated into
the overall design of the house and not seen as a secondary, separate dwelling.
13. Pets – Dogs & Cats
No pets shall be kept on the Estate, with the exception of caged birds, dogs (only breeds of birds, dogs,
approved in writing by the Trustees from time to time will be permitted) which may be kept, subject to the
provision hereof, as amended from time to time. A special dispensation may at the discretion of the
Trustees be made in respect of dogs which are already members of the household of residents taking
occupation for the first time, on special application, in writing and, furthermore provided that all dogs have
an identification “name” and contact telephone number attached to a collar. Similarly, cats may be
permitted at the discretion of the Trustees if the owner (or his immediate family who reside with him)
acquired the cat prior to the purchase of the property. Nevertheless, no member of the Home Owners
Association or their family, residents or other occupiers shall be permitted to replace a cat, or acquire
additional cats after taking up residence at the Estate.
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PART 3:
TOBOSHANE COLOUR PALETTE
PLASCON COLOUR RANGES
TOUCHSTONE
Y2-E1-4
MIST VALLEY
BBO
STATUED
NEU 12
SHANGHAI SKY
GR-R04
MADONNA CITY
Y1-E1-3
BABY ELEPHANT
Y1-E1-4
CEMENT WASH
Y1-E2-2
PARIS PAVING
GR-Y09
DIRTY KHAKI
Y3-E1-3
IBIZA BAY
GR-Y14
TIBETAN CLOAK
GR-R03
AUBERGE
F8-7
STONE STATUE
O7-E1-4
HIDEOUT
Y4-E1-2
JUNGLE PRIDE
Y3-E1-1
DAPHNE’S DREAM
Y1-E2-3
RIVER CLAY
NEU 10
FRENCH CHARTREUSE
Y5-D2-3
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PLASCON COLOUR RANGES (CONTINUED)
STONE WASH
Y2-D2-2
PARADISE HILL
Y4-D1-2
CREAM OF WHEAT
O7-E2-1
KWEETIN
E19-5
GOLD OLIVE
Y3-D1-1
STONE WHALE
O4-E1-3
MAISON BLANCHE
Y1-E2-1
CORINTHIAN PILLAR
Y3-E1-4
MUD BATH
Y1-E2-1
MAPLE BARK
E-9-7
MOSS GOLD
Y2-E1-3
SUNSET DUSK
TRP 201
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Charcoal;
Light Grey;
Limestone;
Mink;
Mud
Sand;
Stone.
Peinture Range:
Bakkie Bekker;
Snot en Trane;
Jong Ding.
Sand Paint Range:
Gravel;
Groot Bek;
Grys Ys;
Spook Wind.
Windswept Range:
3 Man Kan;
Buster Brown;
Diuwel Doring;
Ja Boetie Johan;
Knop Kierie Brown.
COPROX CEMWASH COLOURS
EARTHCOTE RANGES & COLOURS
Satin Range:
Bergendal Light;
Country Meadow;
Terracotta;
Country Classic;
De Hoop Red;
Firelight;
Roan.
Travertine Range:
Firelight;
Rooi;
COROBRIK FACE BRICK RANGES & COLOURS
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Roan;
Country Classic;
Redwood.
No face brick from the Rustic or Coral Ranges will be permitted.
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MUNICIPAL CONDITIONS AND SITE PARAMETERS
As determined by the municipality from time to time.
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LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
The intention of this document is to define with greater clarity the guidelines for the creation of private
gardens on Toboshane Valley Estate.
The landscaping of Toboshane should be seen within the context of the overall aesthetic of the Estate
and seamlessly integrate the landscape and natural ecological systems with the built environment.
Please avoid straight lined plantings along erf boundaries as this serves to accentuate the artificialness
of the erf shapes within a natural setting.
The erven on Toboshane are positioned on former agricultural lands which were subsequently planted
with indigenous grass species. Plant diversity is however slight and there is therefore an opportunity to
plant and develop diversity throughout the erven.
The landscaping of your erf must be divided into two sections – the developed portion of the property
(which is limited to maximum 70%) and the remainder portion which acts as the “transition” between the
natural landscape and developed erf.
The developed portion of the erf will include areas such as the manicured lawn, decking, paving and/or
driveways, which would also ideally be the portions of the erf that fencing is limited to. The remainder
portion of the erf should be less manicured and act as the transition between the existing bio-diversity
and developed erf.
A landscape plan for approval must include a SDP of the entire erf showing the built footprint of the
house, as well as developed portion around the house with paths, pool, walls, water features, the
position of trees and bushes, as well as a full list of all plant species, as per the approved list below.
(This must also include grasses.) Full details of submissions will be outlined in Part 6 of this document.
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TOBOSHANE APPROVED TREES AND PLANTS
TREES:
1. Acacia albida Ana tree
Indigenous; 25m
Planting position: Full sun.
Tolerates drought.
Requires watering until established. Loamy soil.
Propagate from seed.
A fast growing thorn tree with a greyish bark. It produces long creamy flowers and bluish-green fern-like
foliage
2. Acacia sieberana var. woodii Paperbark acacia
Indigenous; 8m
Planting position: Full sun. Ideal for subtropical areas. In a protected spot from the wind.
Tolerates drought and heat. Require adequate watering through summer.
Propagate from seed.
A perfect shade tree with bright green leafs that will grow fast in gardens. The flowers in spring are
pom-pom in shape and cream to white.
3. Acacia xanthophloea Fever tree
Indigenous; 15m
Planting position: Full sun. Ideal for subtropical areas.
Requires damp, loamy soil.
Propagate from seed.
The fever tree is a beautiful tree with a yellow bark and fast growing in gardens.
4. Cussonia paniculata Highveld cabbage tree
Indigenous; 4m
Planting position: Full sun.
Tolerates drought and poor soil.
Requires regular watering while young. Well-draining, alkaline soil.
Propagate from spring-sown seed.
A palm-like tree used for its interesting shape, with small insignificant flowers in summer. The leaves
are lobed and pinnate.
5. Dombeya rotundifolia Wild pear
Indigenous; 12m
Planting position: Full sun. Areas protected from strong wind.
Tolerates drought once established.
Requires regular watering, while young. Sandy loam soil. Complete fertilising in spring. Heavy pruning
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in late spring.
Propagate from seed or cuttings in late spring.
The wild pear bears clusters or white, scented blossoms in spring which are followed by characteristic
hairy, green leaves.
6. Dovyalis caffra Kei apple, umkokola
Indigenous; 4m
Planting position: Full sun. 80cm spacing between plants.
Requires regular watering during dry spells and a sandy loam soil. Spring application of complete
fertiliser. Prune for shape. Propagate through seed.
Its large autumn fruit is edible, orange and round and the waxy leaves are spiked on its axils, making it
therefor very effective in using for security.
7. Erythrina acanthocarpa Tamboekie thorn
Indigenous; 2m
Planting position: Full sun. Ideal for rock gardens. Ideal for a coastal garden.
Requires moist conditions while young.
Propagate from seed or root cuttings.
A small shrubby tree with striking, clustered flowers, that ‘bleed’ from yellow to red.
8. Erythrina caffra Coast coral tree
Indigenous; 10m
Planting position: Full sun or semi-shade. Ideal for subtropical coastal areas.
Requires regular watering, until established. Well-draining, sandy soil. Complete fertiliser annually.
Propagate from root cuttings or seed in spring.
This tree proves popular as a shading tree, and also bears striking red flowers in late spring, followed
by pods with red seeds. The trunk and stems have sharp, hooked thorns.
9. Syzygium cordatum Water beetle
Indigenous; 10m
Planting position: Full sun.
Tolerates wind.
Requires damp soil. Complete fertiliser in spring.
Propagate from seed.
This is a lush shading tree, which produces white feathery flowers.
10. Cassia abbreviata Yellow shower tree
Indigenous; 6m
Planting position: Full sun. Wind-protected area. Ideal for a smaller garden.
Requires regular watering. Well-draining soil. Spring applications of bone-meal.
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Propagate from seed or cuttings.
A gracious tree that will be perfect as a focus point in the garden. Yellow flowers are followed by long,
cylinder-shaped, dark brown seedpods.
EUPHORBIAS
1. Euphorbia
Indigenous; 10cm - 3m
Planting position: Full sun in wind-free areas without cold, frosty winters.
Requires watering when needed and well-draining, compost-enriched soil.
Propagate from cuttings.
SHRUBS
1. Alberta magna Natal flame bush, Alberta
Indigenous; 3 - 4m
Planting position: Full sun. Ideal for high summer rainfall regions without drought. Ideal for coastal
areas with required conditions.
Requires regular watering during dry spells. Well-draining, compost-enriched soil.
Propagate from seed.
This is a striking evergreen tree, due to its clusters of spring flowering scarlet flowers. It grows slow with
large and glossy dark green leaves.
2. Barleria obtusa Violet bush
Indigenous; 1m
Planting position: Full sun or semi-shade. Areas not prone to drought.
Requires regular watering during dry spells and seasons. Compost-enriches soil. Late winter, shape
pruning.
Propagate from cuttings, seed or suckers.
A small evergreen with spreading habit and small greyish-green leaves. It is autumn flowering with
masses of lavender-bluish, small and flat flowers.
3. Buddleia salviifolia Sage wood, Sage-leaved buddleia
Indigenous; 3 - 5m
Planting position: Full sun or semi-shade. Areas without severe frost. Ideal for coastal regions.
Tolerates drought.
Requires regular and thorough watering, particularly during dry spells. Well-draining, compost enriched
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soil. Spring applications of complete fertiliser. Shape pruning after flowering period.
Propagate from winter hardwood cuttings, summer soft tip cuttings or autumn semi-soft tip cuttings.
This fast growing plant attract butterflies with its fragrant white flowers spikes that are borne in summer
and lasts long. The serrated leaves are positioned on arching branches, forming a rounded shape.
4. Burchellia bubalina Wild pomegranate
Indigenous; 1 - 2m
Planting position: Semi-shade. Area providing protection from strong wind. Areas without severe frost.
Ideal for coastal areas.
Requires regular watering during dry spell especially. Well-draining, compost enriched soil.
Propagate from spring-sown seed or from autumn cuttings.
A highly ornamental evergreen with orange spring flowers, clustered on its branches. The leaves are
attractively shiny and green.
5. Carissa bispinosa Hedge thorn
Indigenous; 1 - 2m
Planting position: Full sun or semi-shade. Ideal for areas with reasonably high rainfall.
Requires regular watering during dry spells. Well-draining, compost-enriched soil. Shape pruning.
Propagate from autumn-sown seed.
The white spring flowers of this evergreen are sweetly scented and star-shaped and its oval fruit follows
afterwards. The foliage is tiny and ovate.
6. Carissa grandiflora macrocarpa Natal plum
Indigenous; 3,5m
Planting position: Full sun or semi-shade. Ideal for areas with reasonably high rainfall.
Requires regular watering during dry spells. Well-draining, compost-enriched soil. Shape pruning.
Propagate from autumn-sown seed.
An evergreen shrub with fragrant, white, star-shaped spring flowers, followed by bright red, oval fruit.
These edible fruit make great jellies. It has waxy, glossy deep-green foliage.
7. Combretum bracteosum Hiccough creeper, Hiccup nut
Indigenous: 3m
Planting position: Full sun.
80cm spacing between plants.
For humid regions only.
Ideal for warm or subtropical, coastal areas.
Requires thorough summer watering, planted with well-draining soil.
Spring application of complete fertiliser.
Prune down regularly during first three years.
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Prune lightly for shape after flowering, in autumn, once established.
Propagate from spring-sown seed.
An evergreen climber with attractive, large, rounded leaves and red flower spikes during winter and
spring, followed by green and brown fruit, ideal for hedging.
8. Combretum erythrophyllum Willow
Indigenous; 10m
Planting position: Full sun.
Requires well-draining, light soil. Water regularly during dry weather. Complete fertiliser in spring.
Pruning in winter for shape-control.
Propagate from seed.
Mostly found on riverbanks but equally happy in gardens, this fast growing tree’s foliage is light green
and changes to brilliant tones during autumn.
C. apiculatum (Red bush willow, 5 - 8m) has fragrant cream spring flowers and reddish seedpods.
C. kraussii (Bush willow, 5m) grows fast and gives brilliant autumn-colour foliage displays.
9. Combretum zeyheri Noise leaf
Indigenous; 5m
Planting position: Full sun. Ideal for rock gardens.
Requires poor, acidic, sandy soil.
Propagate from seed.
A useful, little tree for drier areas, bearing flowers followed by seedpods.
10. Hibiscus pedunculatus Pink hibiscus
Indigenous; 1,5 - 2m
Planting position: Full sun or semi-shade. Ideal for subtropical areas.
Requires regular and thorough watering. Fertile, compost-enriched soil. Spring application of complete
fertiliser. Hard pruning after flowering.
Propagate from spring-sown seed.
This evergreen shrub has bright green, hairy foliage and covers itself from spring to autumn with small,
purplish-pink flowers.
11. Ochna atropurpurea Bird’s eye bush, carnival bush
Indigenous; 1 - 3m
Planting position: Full sun.
60cm spacing between plants.
Ideal for coastal areas.
Areas without severe frost.
Requires regular watering and well-draining soil.
Complete fertiliser application in spring.
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Shape pruning.
Propagate from summer cuttings or fresh seed, sown immediately.
This carnival bush’s glossy evergreen leaves are serrated and when young, pinkish, but dark green
when mature. Small black fruit follows the yellow spring flowers.
12. Schefflera umbelifera Bastard cabbage tree
Indigenous; 5m
Planting position: Full sun or semi-shade. Ideal for tropical areas.
Requires regular watering. Thorough feeding in summer and spring.
Propagate from cuttings.
This tree grows upright and has glossy dark green foliage.
13. Schotia afra Karoo-boeboon
Indigenous; 5m
Planting position: Full sun. Ideal for dry areas.
Requires well-draining soil. Regular watering until established. Complete fertiliser in spring.
Propagate from seed.
A small tree with a spreading habit that bears large clusters of red flowers in spring. Being hardy and
attractive, it is a plus for any garden.
CLIMBERS
1. Rhoicissus tomentosa Wild grape
Indigenous; 9m
Planting position: Semi-shade. Ideal for woodland areas.
Requires regular watering, ensuring the soil stay moist. Compost-enriched soil. Spring application of
foliar fertiliser. Watch out for caterpillars.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings or seed.
A quick-growing evergreen climber with grape-like, glossy foliage and edible, berry-like fruit after
insignificant summer flowers.
2. Senecio elegans Wild cineraria
Indigenous; 30cm
Planting position: Semi-shade. Wind-protected planting spot.
Requires regular
watering, ensuring constant moist conditions. Well-draining, compost-enriched soil. Applications of
liquid fertiliser until flowering. Watch out for mildew, caterpillars and leaf miner.
Propagate from autumn-sown seed.
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During winter and early spring, this annual produces pinkish-purple, daisy-like flowers with yellow
centres.
3. Senecio tamoides Canary creeper
Indigenous; 3 - 4m
Planting position: Full sun. Areas without severe frost, and shelter provided for moderate frost.
Requires regular watering. Well-draining, compost-enriched soil. Spring applications of complete
fertiliser. Pruning after flowering.
Propagate from cuttings or seed.
Light green, ivy-shaped foliage is borne on this semi-evergreen’s twining stems. During late summer
and autumn, it covers itself with yellow, daisy-like flowers.
4. Thunbergia alata Black-eyed Susan
Indigenous: 1,5 - 2,5m
Planting position: Full sun. 60-90 cm. Areas with up to moderate frost only, and shelter provided.
Suitable for all growing regions, provided summer watering where needed.
Requires regular summer watering.
Compost-enriched soil.
Light shape pruning after flowering.
Spring-application of complete fertiliser.
Propagate from spring-sown seed.
This evergreen grows fast, but will die back in very cold winters. Its trumpet-shaped flowers are striking
orange-coloured with a prominent black “eye".
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS AND BULBOUS PLANT
1. Arctotis fastuosa African daisy
Indigenous; 65cm Planting
position: Full sun.
Suitable for all growing regions without humidity.
Requires regular winter and spring watering.
Sandy soil, enriched with compost and fertiliser.
Watch out for snails and caterpillars.
Propagate from early-autumn-sown seed.
These daisy-like flowers usually close up at night and are borne during spring. With contrasting inner-
and outer colouring the blooms vary in shades of white, yellow, orange, red and pink.
A.decurrens (35cm) with white flowers, with a blackish ring encircling the centre disc.
A.gumbletonii (25cm) has reddish-orange flowers with centres encircled by dark brown.
A.hirsuta (35cm) produces creamy-white daisies with a yellow circle around dark centres.
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2. Arctotis x hybrida African daisy
Indigenous; 25cm x 1m
Planting position: Full sun. Suitable for most growing regions without constant hot humidity. Spacing of
50cm.
Requires watering during dry spells. Compost-enriched, well-draining soil mixed with complete fertiliser.
Watch out for snails and caterpillars.
Propagate from autumn-sown seed.
The African daisy provides spring and summer colour with its flowers, which only open in sunny
weather. These blooms are available in shades of yellow to red, pink and white. It covers densely with
greyish-green foliage and spreading stems.
3. Cyrtanthus contractus Fire lily
Indigenous; 45cm
Planting position: Full sun. For winter rainfall regions ideally.
Requires regular winter watering, but kept reasonably dry during summer. Well-draining soil.
Propagate from bulb division in autumn.
This bulb is known to appear after veld fires, thus its name. Long stems of scarlet, tubular flowers are
borne in spring.
4. Cyrtanthus mackenii Ifafa lily
Indigenous; 45cm
Planting position: Full sun (cool areas) or semi-shade (hot areas).For summer rainfall regions only.
Tolerates wind.
Requires regular summer watering, but kept dry during winter. Shallow planting in sandy soil.
Propagate from division.
The Ifafa lily bears tubular pink to orange-pink flowers in spring and early summer. This bulb’s foliage is
long and slim.
5. Cyrtanthus obliquus Knysna lily
Indigenous; 25cm
Planting position: Full sun (cool areas) or semi-shade (hot areas).For areas with good summer rainfall.
Requires regular summer watering, but kept dry during winter. Well-draining, sandy soil.
Propagate from early winter division.
The Knysna lily has beautiful summer umbels that are “bleeding" yellow, orange and green. These
flowers are up to 7cm long, and it's the South African Institute of Parks Administration’s emblem.
6. Felicia amelloides Blue marguerite, Blue daisy
Indigenous; 30 - 45cm
Planting position: Full sun. Suitable for most growing regions, provided additional watering where
needed. Areas with moderate frost only.
Requires regular watering. Well-draining sandy soil, with added organic matter beneath root level.
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Generous layers of mulching with compost or leaf mould. Spring application of complete fertiliser. Hard
late-winter pruning.
Propagate from spring tip cuttings.
This perennial is evergreen and bushy with aromatic foliage. It produces daisy-like flowers throughout
the year, which are blue with yellow centres. In cooler areas these flowers only appear during spring.
F. amelloides ‘Read’s White’ (35cm) is a relatively new form, known as the Kingfisher daisy. Its flowers
are crisp white with yellow centres, forming a striking contrast against its dark foliage.
F. amoena ‘Variegata’ (30cm) is the Variegated kingfisher daisy, with cream and green foliage and blue
daisies.
7. Gazania krebsiana Gazania
Indigenous; 25 x 45cm
Planting position: Full sun. Well-draining planting spots for areas with high summer rainfall. Ideal for
coastal gardens.
Requires watering only when absolutely needed. Well-draining, fertile soil. Annual mulching. Early
spring pruning. Watch out for snails and root rot.
Propagate from autumn division.
The Gazania is often found in the wild, and produces beautiful long-lasting flowersin spring and
summer. These daisy-like flowers are a rich orange-red colour.
G. x hybrida (10cm) bears its flowers in spring, summer and autumn in colours from yellow, orange,
burnt-orange and pink, all with intricate centres. Its foliage is greyish-green.
G. pinnata (20cm) has flowers with a dark brown tinted, red colouring and greyish-green foliage with
white undersides.
8. Gloriosa superba Glory or Flame lily
Indigenous; 1m
Planting position: Semi-shade. Wind-protected area. Ideal for regions with high summer rainfall.
Requires regular summer watering, but kept dry during winter. Well-draining sand, enriched with
compost. Cover tubers mostly with a thick layer of leaf mould. Early spring application of liquid fertiliser
and once more, two months later.
Propagate from later winter division.
Rich orange and red flowers are produced during summer and this plant also climbs by means of
tendrils at the ends of its leaves.
‘Citrina’ has striped and shaded yellow flowers.
‘Rothschildiana’ is larger with bright red and yellow flowers.
9. Kniphofia breviflora
Indigenous; 65cm
Planting position: Full sun. Ideal for marsh gardens or planting at the edge of ponds.
Propagate from division.
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This perennial has summer, poker-like flowers of yellow on dainty stems, and grass-like foliage.
K. evansii (60cm) has orange-red summer flowers and grass-like foliage.
K. fluviatilis (65cm) with yellow and red summer flowers and soft, grass-like foliage.
K. multiflora (2,5 - 3m) is autumn flowering with yellow and red flowers.
10. Kniphofia x praecox Red-hot poker
Indigenous; 1 - 1,5m
Planting position: Full sun. Suitable for all growing regions, provided summer watering where needed.
Requires regular watering, keeping the soil moist at all times during growing season. Well-draining soil.
Early spring application of complete fertiliser.
Propagate from winter division.
This autumn flowering plant bears flowers of orange and yellow, on upright, tall spikes. The evergreen
leaves are strap-like.
K. multiflora (2 - 3m) with yellow or white flowers, an ideal subject for planting next to a pond.
K. uvaria (!,2m) with yellow summer flowers.
11. Leonotis leonurus Lion’s tail, lion’s ear, wild dagga
Indigenous; 1 - 1,5m
Planting position: Full sun.Tolerates drought.
Requires regular watering until established. Loamy soil that drains well. Pruning back hard in late winter
(down to ground level).
Propagate from seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
This plant is very easy growing and has tall spikes of bright, striking orange flowers that attracts birds.
L. ocymifolia is similar to leonurus but with smaller leaves.
12. Watsonia aletroides Rooipypie
Indigenous; 55cm
Planting position: Full sun or (for very hot areas) semi-shade. Ideal for winter rainfall regions.
Requires regular winter- and spring watering, but none in summer. Well-draining, compost-enriched
soil.
Propagate from summer division.
During spring, tubular pinkish and red drooping flower heads appear.
W. ardernei has cone-shaped, white flowers.
W. borbonica produces crisp white, long-stemmed flowers.
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PART 6:
PLAN SUBMISSION PROCESSES AND REQUIREMENTS
Toboshane Valley Estate Design Review Committee will meet on a regular basis to scrutinize and
report on plans submitted to and on behalf of the Directors of the Property Owners Association.
The approval process to be followed is as follows:
SUBMISSION 01: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Site analyses and/or sketches of the proposed design concept shall be submitted to the Toboshane Valley
Estate Design Review Committee (TDRC) for its assessment of the conceptual design principles,
preferably prior to showing the design to the client.
This submission should be accompanied by:
Conceptual Sketches in any format;
SUBMISSION 02: DESIGN DRAWINGS
Detailed design drawings shall be prepared which comply with the conditions of approval issued by the
TDRC in respect of Submission 01:
One copy of these Submission 2 drawings in A1 format shall be submitted to TDRC for
consideration.
Detailed drawings must indicate specifications of external materials requested in the guidelines,
i.e. wall finishes, wood finishes, stone work, etc. Drawings must also show site contours and
dimensions.
Where alterations or amendments from Submission 1 are required these too shall be made
clear to TDRC.
Please ensure that a 5,500mm or 7,500mm dotted line indicating the height restriction is shown
above NGL on sections.
3D Samples and Photomontages.
SUBMISSION 03: COUNCIL DRAWINGS
Submission 3 must include any changes requested at Submission 2, and must be submitted to TDRC
for final approval and stamping prior to submission to council.
This submission must include a lighting and electrical layout with special reference to external lighting.
One full set of local authority drawings is to be retained by TDRC along with a PDF version.
The architect may then submit the stamped plans to Buffalo City Municipality for council approval.
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Requirements:
1 Full Set of Council Submission Plans for stamping by TDRC;
One Full set of drawings to be retained by TDRC (hard and soft copies).
SUBMISSION 04: COUNCIL APPROVED DRAWINGS
Once a council approved set of plans has been received by TDRC an induction meeting will be set up
with the appointed building contractor and homeowner, after which building may commence.
A full set of local authority-approved plans must be kept on site and available at all times during
construction. A further set of council approved plans must be given to TDRC for storage.
SUBMISSION 05: LANDSCAPE PLAN SUBMISSION
A full landscaping plan with plantscape, specifying positions and types of all trees, shrubs & grasses
according to the Toboshane Plant List, must be submitted to TDRC for approval maximum 8 months
from commencement of construction.
VARIATION ORDERS (VOs)
Any deviations from TDRC-approved drawings are to be submitted to TDRC before any changes are
implemented on site. VOs should be clouded and be accompanied by a list of changes. This applies to
external structural and aesthetic changes only, for example: height increases, the addition or omission
of windows, changes to external paint colours or finishes, any increase of the development pocket, etc.
Only once these have been approved by TDRC, will such deviation be allowed to proceed on site. All
construction will be checked by TDRC and any unapproved variation between TDRC approved plans
and council approved as-built plans may have to be rebuilt.
FINAL HOUSE SIGN-OFF
Once the Council Occupation Certificate has been obtained, the architect must request a sign off
inspection with TDRC. They will be required to present:
Council approved plans + TDRC approved VOs = as builts.
Council occupation certificate.