Building Rules

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  • Procedures & Approvals

    All Site Development Plans (hereafter referred to as SDP’s) and building plans are to be submitted to the Company for approval. Note that interpretations, exceptions and waivers of any provisions of these Architectural Guidelines are subject to the controlling architect’s approval. ARCA Architects has been appointed by the Company as the controlling architects to develop…

  • Building Lines

    Generally building lines are:• 5m on the street boundary• 2.25m on all side boundaries and 3m on rear boundary for a house not exceeding 4,5m• 3,75m on all side boundaries and 4,5m on rear boundary for a house in excess of 4,5m but not exceeding 7,5m• 4,5m on all side boundaries and 6m on rear…

  • Carports

    Carport roofs must be attached to the main structure and are only allowed if they have the same pitch and are built of the same material used for the rest of the roofs of the house. Supports must either be in timber or mild steel IPE sections or brick columns (min 345 x 345). The…

  • Staff Accommodation & Kitchen Yards

    No staff accommodation should be nearer to the street than the main building and must be contained under the same roof or integrated into the overall design. Staff accommodation and kitchen areas must be enclosed with a wall on all sides. Wash lines and garbage bins may not be visible from the road. Doors to…

  • Boundary Walls & Fences

    As a general rule boundary walls are not encouraged. However, where it is a matter of privacy such as around swimming pools, boundary walls may be built according to the following Architectural Guidelines: • The street front boundary can be without any fencing. • A maximum height of 1200mm for fencing/ walls will be permitted…

  • Chimneys

    Chimneys must be important elements in the architectural composition and it is recommended that each house have at least one chimney as an architectural focus. The chimney must be built at least one meter higher than the nearest ridge height for good ventilation. Specific Exclusions • Exposed fibre cement flues & cowls

  • Swimming Pools

    Filtration units must be hidden behind a plastered and painted brick or stonewall and may not be visible from the road or adjacent properties. For safety purposes pools must not be freely accessible. Any safety fence around the pool must comply with the finishing guidelines on boundary walls and fences (3.8) as well as with…

  • Paving Material

    Paving material within the street building line shall be either concrete or brick pavers inapproved colour ranges only. General inclusions • Approved colours of black, grey, sandstone, terracotta and brown.• Cobblestone. Specific Exclusions • Interlocking bricks• Half bricks• Imprint cement paving• Painted cement• asphalt

  • Colours

    White is an important colour in the Development. Other colours for walls must reflect soft subdued earthy tones such as ochre, sandstone, beige, autumn shades and greys. Bright and contrasting colours will not be allowed. These include red, orange, yellow, blue, purple, pink and black. Window frames should be white, grey or natural colours. General…

  • Balustrades

    • Balcony and veranda balustrades must be in keeping with the architecture of the house, andmust either be in natural or painted hardwood or metal to comply with the list of approvedcolours. Brickwork balustrades must have either a timber or metal handrail. Specific Exclusions • Decorative wrought iron/cast aluminium e.g. Victorian ‘broekie lace’. General Inclusions…

  • Pergolas & Awnings

    Pergolas must be constructed in natural hardwood or mild steel IPE sections and supported on either timber, steel or brick columns. Brick columns may not be less than 345mm square and are limited to the ground floor only. Pergolas to balconies at first floor level must be in timber or mild steel IPE sections. Pergolas…

  • Burglar Proofing

    Visible external security gates to doors and windows are not allowed. If they are at all used they must be fitted to the inside and the design must match the window and door patterns. Specific Exclusions • Decorative wrought iron/cast aluminium e.g. Victorian ‘broekie lace’.• Concertina or other type steel security gates

  • Gates

    Gates and screens must be in painted slatted hardwood. No visible creosote treated timber may be used. Other finishes that compliments the specific aesthetic features of the house will be considered.

  • Roofs, Eaves & Gutters

    The roof can be double or mono pitched and can be varied or simple in shape. Roofs may behipped or gable ended PITCHED ROOFS The following roof materials are permitted: Marley (Monarch, Modern) tiles or Coverland (Riviera, Elite) roof tiles or similar approved. Approved colour ranges include black, dark brown, terracotta and in the standard,…

  • House form and external wall treatment

    The desired variety of building facades is achieved from different combinations of similar materials, shapes and colors. The maximum permitted roof gable width (single and double storey) is 8m per roof element. Rough plaster finishes and/or bagging capitalize on the rural imagery of all the chosen styles. Plinths/bases of textured plaster or stone may be…