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The purpose of the Design Guidelines is to set a high standard of housing and landscaping that enhances and maintains the landmark status of The Quarry.
The Design Guidelines provide a design framework for residences with an attention to detail, form and style that distinguishes the environment of The Quarry from other residential communities in the region.
The Design Guidelines should be considered in conjunction with other building requirements including the Plan of Development and Brisbane City Council town planning requirements.
These measures ensure the value of your most important investment – your family home – is protected and enhanced.
Used thoughtfully, these Design Guidelines provide a blueprint that will guide the creation of each unique, superior and neighbour-compatible living space. It is therefore important that property owners adhere to, and are committed to, the implementation of the Design Guidelines.
These Design Guidelines form part of the Community Management Scheme (CMS).
• Embraces a contemporary style of architecture. This includes a mixture of skillion, pitched and cubic style roof forms and façade detailing achieving a high level of visual coherency within the community.
• Single level homes are only permitted on lots with a width of 12.5m or greater. Mandatory two level homes on lots with a width less than 12.5m.
• An eclectic mix of home designs and styles is encouraged.
• A palette of natural textures, materials and colours which embraces and builds upon the native landscape and character of The Quarry area, providing individuality within each of the precincts as well as unifying the built form of The Quarry community.
• Houses address public areas including the street, and elevated ridgelines through attention to the design and integration of roofs, walls, ancillary structures and landscape. Garages and all ancillary structures must also be in harmony and consistent in design with the main dwelling.
A Design Review Panel (DRP) has been formed to help oversee, guide and assess the built form outcomes across The Quarry.
To ensure that all housing and landscape meets the standards set down in these Guidelines, all new homes and alterations will require homeowners to seek approval from the Design Review Panel.
Consultation in the initial stages of design can help you to establish clear parameters within which you can create your own individual design.
The DRP is here to assist each homeowner in achieving their forever home aspiration. The DRP can also provide informed advice and help you find acceptable solutions to any house design or landscaping dilemmas. If any concerning design aspects are identified, the DRP will aim to address them in a positive manner.
• Meet with the DRP architect to review your early concepts/vision and ideas for your chosen homesite.
• Discuss site characteristics and relevant issues that may affect the house and landscape designs in order to provide and set a strong direction to proceed with preliminary design work on your new forever home.
• Prepare and submit preliminary documents to the DRP. See Annexure 1
• Attend preliminary meeting (in person or online) with DRP to further discuss the Preliminary Design.
• The DRP will provide a response within 10 working days following the meeting.
• Preparation of final design and construction documentation based on response to the preliminary designs and review. See Annexure 2
• Electronic submission of plans, checklist and application form to DRP for approval.
• DRP will respond within 10 working days.
• If an approval is not granted, further information (plans, specification, reports or documents) or a meeting with a DRP representative may be required.
• Once a suitable solution is in place and following a Body Corporate Committee resolution to approve the plans, the DRP will issue a letter of compliance and stamped drawings within 10 working days of receiving final documentation and the Body Corporate meeting.
• Submit set of stamped drawing and letter of compliance to Brisbane City Council or Private Certifier.
• Prior to commencement of any site building works, your builder must attend a site induction. This induction will focus predominantly on key site particulars for the builder to be aware of when constructing your new forever home and will set out the required construction standards which the DRP expect from builders.
• Any renovations, extensions or modifications to the approved designs or subsequent built form or landscaping must be approved by the DRP.
• Prior to occupation the DRP will undertake a compliance check of the building and landscape works to ensure that these works are in accordance with the approved set of drawings.
• The owner is responsible for requesting the final compliance check prior to occupation.
• Should construction not comply with approved set of drawings, the DRP via the Home Owners Club reserves the right to issue a notice of non-compliance.
• Once the DRP is satisfied that the construction is in accordance with the approved plans, a final letter of compliance will be issued.
• Occupation will only be allowed following receipt of the letter of final compliance.
All homes should be positioned on the Lot and oriented to ensure the maximum possible benefit for passive solar gain, improved energy efficiency and create a more pleasant living environment. The orientation of a home should respond to the view purpose of the site, relationship to neighbours, solar access and drawing on a northern outdoor orientation where possible.
Dwelling must be designed to maximise its position and natural environmental advantages such as:
• Views and vistas.
• Prevailing breezes.
• Sun angles.
• Streetscape.
• Orientation in relation to neighbouring properties.
As the Quarry has a western aspect, the use roof overhangs, screens, window hoods and deep covered terraces are highly recommended. For ridgeline view homesites it is recommended that dwelling living zones are orientated to take advantage of the view aspect.
To ensure you are applying the information most relevant to your lot, please view your Disclosure Plan and House Siting Plan. In particular, these plans will detail front, side and rear setbacks as well as site coverage requirements specific to your lot.
Dwelling setbacks are to be consistent with the approved Plan of Development which has been reflected in the
• A minimum total enclosed floor area of 200m2 is encouraged. The calculation excludes the floor area of garages, entry porches, outdoor living spaces, verandas and breezeways.
• The following materials are acceptable for the primary building material:
- Brickwork: rendered and painted. Bagged and printed brickwork is only permitted when not visible from public areas.
- Masonry blocks: rendered and painted.
- Lightweight materials including, but not limited to, stria, axon, matrix and linear board cladding.
• Natural timbers may be used provided they are sourced sustainably with third-party certifications to ensure the environmental and social impact is considered. The use of merbau timber is not permitted as it is not a sustainable timber.
• Face brickwork or split-face block work is not permitted on any external walls of a house except as a feature only, this must be limited to 25% of the total face.
• Unpainted metalwork is not permitted however small elements of Colorbond cladding may be used in appropriate circumstances, at the discretion of the DRP.
• At the time of assessment, if any architectural feature appears out of step with the overall character of the home or community, the DRP has the right to require its removal.
These façade design requirements apply to all facades that address public areas, including the front facade, secondary frontages and rear ridgeline elevations.
Varying Facades
• Duplication of facade types on adjacent lots will not be permitted. Each building façade must contain its own distinct features that distinguish it from neighbouring dwellings. Variations in roof line, entry design, colour scheme and materials are necessary. Both primary and secondary facades (where applicable) must include elements that provide interest including:
- Recessed or projecting balconies, porches or verandas.
- Stepped rooflines.
- Eaves / overhangs / window hoods.
- Well-proportioned windows.
- For lots 10m or greater in frontage to the street, a habitable room must be incorporated into the house design to ensure passive surveillance to the street.
- Two buildings with similar facades are not permitted to be constructed within five homesites of each other in any direction. In this case, variation in external colours and materials is required.
High-quality feature materials
Window hoods
Vertical & horizontal elements
Vertical & horizontal elements
Large glazing elements
High-quality feature materials
Integrated garage door
Large glazing elements
High-quality feature materials
Integrated garage door
High-quality feature materials
Defined side entry with gatehouse or arbours
Vertical & horizontal elements
High-quality feature materials
Large glazing elements
High-quality feature materials
Integrated garage door
Defined entry
• The residential character of your home must be of a contemporary modern aesthetic and be representative of Queensland architecture and design.
• Facades must include feature walls and/or large elements of glazing, supported by both horizontal and vertical features such as columns, feature blade walls and parapets, that break up the roofline and provide visual interest.
• Facades must incorporate a variety of complementary materials and glazing elements. They should be selected to create a balance of light and heavy elements.
• A minimum of two high-quality feature materials must be selected for all façades facing public areas, to complement the primary building material. The following materials are accepted for façade features:
- Natural timber: painted or stained.
- Premium feature natural stone.
- Large glazing: butted windows and large picture windows.
- Brickwork: premium feature bricks with off-white or colour-matched mortar for a maximum 20% of the façade.
- Tiles: premium tiles and stone that complement the exterior colour selections for the homes.
- Powder coated screening where it forms a dominate feature of the home.
• The primary façade area facing the street or public area is to include sufficient glazing to allow for passive surveillance.
• Samples and reference images of selected feature bricks, stone and tiles must be submitted for approval.
• Contemporary window hoods are also recommended to be used if appropriate to support articulating the façade.
• Feature materials must be integrated with the primary building material by wrapping them around columns and wall returns.
• Unpainted metalwork is not permitted however small elements of Colorbond cladding may be used in appropriate circumstances, at the discretion of the DRP.
• At the time of assessment, if any architectural feature appears out of step with the overall character of the home or community, the DRP has the right to require its removal.
• Rooflines must be articulated to the secondary frontage and treated as a front elevation due to its impact on public areas.
• The requirements for the front façade materials and aesthetic apply to the primary and secondary street façade.
• Wall lengths are not to exceed 8m without articulation of the roof and wall of at least 0.5m.
• A portico, porch or balcony element is required to clearly identify the main entrance to the dwelling.
• The entry door must be a minimum width of 1200mm.
• A dedicated pedestrian access path must be provided from the front boundary to the entry.
• Side entries will only be considered for homesites 10 metres or less and must be defined through the use of a gatehouse or arbours.
The following applies to single level homes constructed in The Quarry, which are only permitted to be constructed on lots with a width of 12.5m or greater, in addition to the Design Guidelines set out in this document:
• Single level homes must achieve substantial scale (equivalent of 1.5 storeys) and presence of all façade elevations visible from public areas and common property and be in keeping with the scale of surrounding homes.
• The layering of rooflines is required to provide scale and add visual interest to the front façade.
• The use of high entry ceilings and high level glazing through ‘pop up’ roof form is required to achieve scale to the street frontage and define the entry zone.
In addition to the roof form and façade design requirements, these homesites must comply with the following requirements.
• Designs for ridgeline view lots must capitalise on the unique views and demonstrate articulation to the façade, roof forms and materiality to the rear elevation of the home.
• A minimum of 50% of the combined upper and lower rear elevation of the dwelling must adopt a combination of the following elements:
- Large areas of glazing.
- Premium façade materials including feature stone and powder coated screening elements.
- The use of window hoods is strongly encouraged.
See Figure 3.1 - 3.4 - Ridgeline View Lots
• A minimum of two high-quality feature materials must be selected for the rear façade. The following materials are accepted for façade features:
- Natural timber: painted or stained.
- Premium feature natural stone.
- Large glazing: butted windows and large picture windows.
- Brickwork: premium feature bricks with off-white or colour-matched mortar for a maximum 20% of the façade.
- Tiles: premium tiles and stone that complement the exterior colour selections for the homes.
- Powder coated screening where it forms a dominant feature of the home.
• It is recommended that the roof articulation to the front of the dwelling, be carried through to the rear of the dwelling to ensure that the roof form is well articulated to the rear elevation of the home. See Figure 3.1 - 3.4 Ridgeline View Lots
High-quality feature materials
Articulated facade to capitalise on views
Large glazing elements
Articulated facade to capitalise on views
Large glazing elements
High-quality feature materials
Articulated facade to capitalise on views
High-quality feature materials
Large glazing elements
Articulated facade to capitalise on views
High-quality feature materials
Large glazing elements
• In general, garage doors must be of a modern contemporary style and either tilt up or slimline panel lift finished in a complementary colour or material to the home.
• Feature detail on garage doors is encouraged to ensure the garage door forms part of and enhances the front façade design. See Figure 4 – Garages
• Where garages are not fully integrated or include feature panel detailing, garages cannot dominate more than 60% of the width of the lot frontage for lots over 10m.
• It is a requirement to have a minimum two car garage and at least one off-road visitor car spaces within the driveway available at all times for vehicle accommodation. Recreational vehicles must be screened behind the fence return or housed in a garage.
• Minimum internal garage dimensions are 5.7m deep and 5.7m wide unless a tandem garage is incorporated into the design.
• Garages with an external width greater than 6m are to be integrated into the design with additional articulation required.
• Carports and shade-sails are not permitted.
• Clear/transparent glazing to the garage door is not permitted. Translucent or obscure glazing will be at the discretion of the DRP.
Roofs exert a strong impact on the look of homes, streetscapes and neighbourhoods. The scale, form, material, design and colour all contribute to the visual appeal of the home and must be considered.
• A mixture of skillion, pitched and cubic style roofs are encouraged as they support contemporary home design.
• Hip and gable and/or hip and valley roofs will be assessed by the DRP on their individual merit and must be:
- Contemporary in nature.
- Provide variety in the height and prominence of rooflines.
- Be complimented by vertical and horizontal design features, such as columns, feature blade walls and parapets, that break up the roofline and provide visual interest.
- Be complimented by large areas of glazing on the front facade.
• All roofs will be evaluated by the DRP based on the compatibility with these Design Guidelines and the visual impact on public areas.
• It is encouraged to use light coloured roof materials (Solar Reflective Index, SRI, over 50) to keep your home cool during summer months and prevent the negative impacts of heat island effect. See Figure 5 – Roof Form
• Roofs must include articulation. A variance in height and projection between rooflines is required.
• The front elevation must have a pronounced entry (porch, portico or veranda) that has an elevated roofline.
• The selected roof pitch must complement the architectural character of the home.
• Hip roofs will be a maximum of 30 degrees and a minimum of 18 degrees.
• Skillion roofs will be a maximum of 15 degrees and a minimum of 5 degrees.
• Roof pitches must be selected with consideration to their appearance from public areas.
• Roof pitches of less than 10 degrees, including flat and curved roofs, will be considered where they demonstrate height and scale to public areas.
• Roof materials are limited to:
- Corrugated prefinished and coloured metal sheeting.
- Low-profile roof tiles.
• For dwellings with traditional roof forms (hip and valley, hip and gable end) eave overhangs must be a minimum width of 450mm.
• Awnings and window hoods are required to be used in lieu of eave overhangs at the discretion of the DRP.
Dover WhiteTM
SA 0.28 SRI 88
Classic CreamTM
SA 0.33 SRI 81
SurfmistTM
SA 0.33 SRI 81
SoutherlyTM
SA 0.40 | SRI 71
Shale GreyTM
SA 0.44 SRI 66
6.8 ARTICULATION
• Long, featureless walls are not permitted.
• A 500mm perpendicular step is required in walls every 8.0m.
• For corner homesites, attention must be paid to providing articulation to both the front and secondary side boundaries.
6.9 GLAZING
• No obscure or translucent glazing is permitted to any street frontage.
• Reflective glass is not permitted.
• Internal vertical blinds and temporary window treatments are not permitted.
6.10
• Colours are to reflect the architectural style and design of the home and be of natural muted tones, with crisp base colours encouraged. Highlight colours may be used for architectural features only. Bright, primary colours are not permitted.
• Gutters and downpipes are to be finished to match dwellings or to provide appropriate colour accents.
6.11 BALUSTRADE
• The style of balustrade must align with the architectural style of the home.
• Frameless glass, batten and powder coated aluminium balustrades are recommended.
• Picket style balustrade, constructed in timber are only permitted where they enhance a unique architectural style.
• All security screens visible from the street must be of a simple profile and integrated into window recesses and façade articulation. Barrier/Diamond Grille screens are not permitted to windows and doors facing the primary or secondary frontage.
• External add-on security screening is not permitted on your primary or secondary façade.
• Frames and screens must match the colour of the door or window frames or be dark in colour to reduce the visual impact.
• One side of the home must be selected as the utility storage zone (recommended on southern side boundary if possible). Bins, clotheslines, air conditioning condensers, rainwater tanks etc. must be located in this area. The utility zone must not be visible from public areas of street frontages and must be adequately screened by the side fence returns and landscaping.
• Meter boxes, where possible, are to be integrated into the front fence.
• Where meter boxes are mounted to the house, they are to be painted to match the external wall colour they are mounted on.
• Any garbage storage areas forward of the side return fence screens must be sited on a pad and be fully screened to ensure that the bins are not visible from the street frontage or public areas.
PaperbarkTM
SA 0.43 | SRI 67
Evening HazeTM
SA 0.43 SRI 67
DuneTM
SA 0.48 | SRI 60
In order to maintain privacy between yours and your neighbours’ home, it is important to incorporate considered screening treatments and other privacy measures:
• Fixed obscure glazing on windows below 1.5m above floor level.
• Fixed obscure glazing to all bathrooms and toilets.
The landscaping at The Quarry is designed to enhance the natural beauty of the local environment. All planting of trees and other vegetation within a lot must be approved by the DRP. Planting of large trees in close proximity to boulder retaining walls will not be permitted.
Your home will contribute to the high-quality residential landscape, which maximises the special qualities of The Quarry community. A well planned and sensitive approach to your home landscaping is a critical component of the home design process. High-quality and mature landscaping add value to your property and the community, improves your lifestyle and provides your home with shade and wind protection.
Embracing native plants has numerous benefits. Not only will it ensure your home fits well within its setting, the surrounding streetscapes and the bushland environment, but it provides habitat for native fauna, conserves water and reduces maintenance.
All landscaping must be complete within three months of occupation of your home.
The plant species selection should take into consideration the specific local climatic and soil conditions of the site to ensure suitability. Drought tolerant plant species are encouraged to conserve water and ensure that your landscaping looks healthy
For lots 10m wide and under, planted garden beds and turf must be provided with a minimum 25% site coverage of the available landscaping area on the primary street frontage.
For lots over 10m wide, planted garden beds and turf must be provided with a minimum 40% site coverage of the available landscaping area on the primary
• A minimum of one shade tree (minimum 100 litre pot size or 1.8m in height) must be installed in the front garden. Mature trees provide layering to your landscape design and assists with integrating your new home into the existing environment.
• Garden beds are to be edged and finished with mulch. Suitable edging materials include concrete, aluminium, Corten steel, or masonry sleepers. Garden beds should be recessed in line with the turf. Planted garden beds are to define the front boundary.
• Impermeable surfaces are limited to a maximum of 60%
landscaping maintains a high level of presentation. See Figure 7.1 & 7.2 - Landscaping
• The plant species selection should take into consideration the specific local climatic and soil conditions of the site, to ensure suitability.
• Planting design should utilise plant hierarchies to optimise shade, screening, ventilation and security.
• Planting locations are to be determined with solar access and prevailing wind direction in mind and is recommended to make use of the broad planting palette of nominated species. See Table 1 on the following page.
Minimum
one shade tree 100L pot size or 1.8m in height
Defined entry with dedicated pedestrian path
Minimum of one shade tree 100L pot size or 1.8m in height
Front fencing continues 1m behind building line tying into side fencing.
Impermiable
restricted to 60% of
lot
500mm landscaped garden in front of fence
Letterbox integrated into the front fence
Planted garden beds to define the front boundary
Minimum 25% landscape coverage of turf & garden beds to the primary frontage
Fence set back 500mm off front boundary
Pedestrian gatehouse integrated into the front fence with defined pedestrian path
If your house design includes new retaining walls these must be constructed in accordance with the below mandatory requirements:
• Full details of heights, materials and location of all retaining walls and embankment are to be submitted to the DRP for approval.
• The consent of the adjoining property owner should be obtained where retaining walls and embankments are closer than 0.6m from the boundary / close proximity to the boundary.
• Retaining walls may need to be certified by a registered professional engineer. You are required to meet the requirements of the local authorities.
• Retaining wall heights are not to exceed 1.2m before you are required to construct a 0.5m landscape terrace between each section of the retaining wall.
• Developer installed retaining walls are not to be altered or removed without consent. This includes altering levels behind and in front of retaining walls.
• Retaining walls must include a suitable drainage system, connected to an appropriate outlet.
• Additional retaining walls may be required to be installed at the purchaser’s discretion to support the proposed house design. These walls should be identified on your covenant submission and will be assessed by the DRP and consist of the following materials:
- Stone, interlocking block walls (excluding concrete sleepers) or masonry materials are to be used forward of the building line and for walls visible from the street or a public space.
- Commons brick, timber and concrete sleepers are not permissible forward of the building line.
• Any batters higher than 500mm on a boundary will require a retaining solution.
Fencing is integral to forming a cohesive, high-quality streetscape, contributing towards the overall aesthetic and value of the community. It is expected that fences will be designed and constructed in keeping with your home design and the contemporary design aesthetic of the wider development.
• Fence designs will be assessed on merit and must be approved by the DRP.
• Fence designs are to include sufficient transparency to allow for passive surveillance to public areas such as streets and walkways.
• Developer installed fencing cannot be removed or altered without consent.
• Any damage to fences must be repaired to the original standard by the landowner.
• Fence maintenance must be upkept for all fences fronting streets or public areas.
• All lots are required to have side and rear boundary fences.
• Fencing between lots must be discussed with adjoining neighbour in accordance with the Neighbourhood Dispute Resolution Act 2011.
• The fence must be constructed of materials and use colours that are complimentary to those of the associated dwellings façade.
• Any timber must be dressed and finished (stained or painted) for front, secondary and return fencing.
• Pool circular batten style fencing is not permitted to the front or side boundaries of the home.
• Brackets have been provided on all developer installed retaining walls for ease of fence installation where appropriate. Developer installed retaining walls are located wholly within the downside lot in accordance with Council requirements.
The following diagram will assist in understanding the fencing locations as outlined in this document.
In order to ensure the predominance of landscaping in front of the dwelling and to create attractive streetscapes, front fencing must comply with the following requirements:
• All front fencing must be setback a minimum of 500mm from the front boundary line to allow a landscape garden to be planted between the fence and front lot boundary.
• All front fencing must incorporate a garden bed between the front fence and lot boundary. This garden must be planted with shrubs.
• A maximum front fence height of 1.65 metres is permitted and must tie into the side fence return.
• All front fencing is to be 60% transparent and incorporate a rendered solid masonry base up to 1 metre high and high-quality infill screens and powdercoated aluminium battens or similar. Pine timber and pool fence infills are not permitted. See Figure 5.3 – Fencing
• All front fencing must incorporate a pedestrian gatehouse. The pedestrian gatehouse must be compatible with the architectural theme of the home and ensure that it provides a dominant arrival statement to the home.
• Front fencing/gatehouse designs must be submitted to the DRP for approval and include plans illustrating the alignment and fence elevation detail.
• Treated timber paling, picket and chainwire fences are not permitted.
• Return fencing must be a maximum of 1.8m high and positioned at least 1m behind the front building alignment of the primary street frontage.
• The following materials are permitted for side fence returns:
- Powder-coated aluminium battens with tightly spaced intervals.
- Hardwood timber battens, painted or stained at tightly spaced intervals.
• The colour of side fence returns must be consistent and complementary to the building.
• The fence side returns must be located so that they provide screening for rubbish bins and utilities.
• “Good Neighbour” fencing is recommended to the side and rear fencing and must be high-quality with no spacing between palings.
• Side and rear boundary fences, behind the front building line, can be up to 1.8m in height.
• Corner lot fencing will be installed by the developer and is not permitted to be removed.
• Letterboxes are to be clearly visible from the primary frontage adjacent to the driveway with the property number clearly visible.
• The letterbox should be located within the property boundary and is to be integrated into your landscaping and fencing.
• Contemporary, rendered brick, stone clad and timber letterboxes are only permitted to be used in a colour and style which complements the home design.
• Installation must occur prior to occupation.
• Letterboxes on poles, ornamental letterboxes and temporary letterboxes are not permitted.
• The driveway design must be provided as part of your covenant application. One driveway is permitted per lot.
• Approved driveway materials include exposed aggregate concrete or coloured concrete and must complement the exterior colour scheme of the dwelling.
• Driveways and crossovers must be in accordance with Council’s requirements and must be completed prior to occupation of the dwelling.
• All pools must be reviewed and approved by the DRP.
• Swimming pools are to be sited in accordance with the Pool Siting Plan for each lot.
Garden Sheds
• Sheds must not be visible from the street (primary or secondary frontages), or public space.
• Sheds or outbuilding must not be attached to the main dwelling and must not exceed 25sqm.
• Colorbond sheds are recommended with a colour to complement the dwelling design.
Solar Panels
• The development of smart and sustainable homes is strongly encouraged to promote a healthy and vibrant lifestyle. Onsite solar generation and use of reclaimed energy is encouraged and will provide financial benefits for the homeowner.
- To limit the impact on neighbouring properties and ensure an efficient solar system, the installation of solar panels must be considered during the home design process.
- Solar panels must be integrated into the structure of the roof plane to limit its appearance to neighbours.
- Solar panels are to be at the same angle of the roof plane. Solar panels on frames above the roof plane and at a different angle to the roof plane are not acceptable.
- Where possible, solar panels should be avoided where they will be visible from public areas.
Air Conditioning Units
• Air conditioning units must not be visible from public areas.
• Air conditioners are to be located within the ground floor zone and screened from public view.
• Roof-mounted or unscreened wall and windowmounted air conditioning facing public areas are not permitted.
• Where the DRP deems necessary for the acoustic privacy of neighbours, air conditioners must include sound attenuation features.
Shade Sails
• The use of shade sails, shade cloth and tarps are not permitted.
• Shade sails may not be used to shade or screen motor vehicles or recreational vehicles.
Temporary Structures
• No temporary or relocatable buildings or structures may be erected or located on any homesite for use in connection with the building of a home.
Other Structures
• Rooftop satellite dishes, antennas etc must not be visible from the street (primary or secondary frontages); or public space.
• Roof mounted hot water systems must not be visible from the street (primary or secondary frontages); or public space.
The DRP are to be notified of any external amendments to the house design plans during construction phase and where required an updated set of plans are to be submitted for the DRP approval.
As part of building in The Quarry, a set of on site construction standards will be included and conditioned as part of the home design approval from the Design Review Panel.
Construction of the dwelling and external works must be continuous and completed within the time provided in the Contract.
Telecommunications Agreement
• An agreement has been entered into with OptiComm Co Pty Ltd to supply the project with a broadband fibre optic cable network.
• To enable connection to the OptiComm network you must wire your home in accordance with The Quarry OptiComm Cable Entry Guide.
• A choice of retail service providers utilise the OptiComm network. Further details are available on the OptiComm website: www.opticomm.com.au
• A connection fee may be required prior to connection which will be paid by the developer.
• The OptiComm network at The Quarry does not have provision for free to air TV. Builders will need to install and connect a traditional aerial during construction of the property.
Water Meters
Water meters have been installed for each property.
Ancillary Structures
Structures that are not part of or attached to the body of the home, i.e sheds, pergolas, pools, tanks, pool pump, retaining walls, pool shelters, etc.
Articulation
The recess and/or projection of a wall.
Building Approval
Building approval, also called ‘certification’ is required for development that involves carrying out building work under the Planning Act 2016 (PA), as well as under specific building legislation.
Building Line
The front wall line of the house.
Building Height
The vertical distance between the natural ground level and the peak of the roof of the dwelling (not including antennae, or other Ancillary items).
Carport
A car accommodation space that is not fully enclosed on all sides.
Corner Lots
Lots bordering two streets or a street and laneway.
DRP Design Review Panel.
Eaves
The portion of a roof that overhangs the external wall of the home.
Eave Line
The edge of the roof or parapet.
Façade
Face of the building. The primary façade is the façade facing the primary frontage. The secondary façade is the façade facing the secondary frontage.
Frontage
The front boundary of a lot that fronts the road. On a corner lot the primary street frontage is deemed the shorter side and the secondary frontage is the longer side.
Glazing
Any fixed or opening glass panel.
Habitable Room
A room used for living activities, e.g. a family room, living room, meals or bedrooms.
Home
The residential dwelling to be built on the lot.
Lot
The land that the purchaser owns in The Quarry.
Primary Façade
The primary facade is the elevation facing the primary street.
Primary Frontage
The street fronting your lot where the lot has only one street frontage; or for lots with two or more street frontages the street which your home’s front door faces.
Private Open Space
The external open areas around the dwelling that are intended exclusively for recreational purpose of the residents.
Retaining Wall
Any retaining structure higher than 200mm.
Secondary Frontage
Applies to lots with more than one street frontage and is the street(s) which is not the primary street.
Setback
The minimum distance between the wall and the property boundary line.
Street Frontage
The front boundary of a lot that fronts the road – on a corner lot the primary street frontage is deemed t he shorter side.
Site Coverage
The area of your lot that the footprint of your home covers.
For the preliminary assessment of your house design, please provide the following details to the Design Review Panel (DRP). Please provide the following details for the final submission of plans to the Design Review Panel.
Submit to: TheQuarry-drp@frasersproperty.com.au
Subject line: The Quarry Lot XX Preliminary Review
Property Details
Lot Number
Stage Release
Owners Details
Name
Current Address
Phone Email
Please allow 10 working days for processing and assessment on the provision that all required documentation is submitted and ensure you have checked and included the following.
Design Submission Requirements
□ Site Plan in draft (min. scale 1:200) including: setbacks from all boundaries, site levels and driveway location.
□ Floorplan in draft (min. scale 1:100) including: window positions and roof plan.
□ Elevations (front side and rear) in draft (min. scale 1:100) including: building and wall heights, roof pitches, eave size, external fixtures and feature materials, and external surface finishes.
□ Landscaping plan in draft – Hardscape structures and fencing plan.
□ Swimming pool location and design.
We acknowledge we have read and understand and agree to comply with the The Quarry Design Guidelines.
Owner Name
Owner Signature
Date
Please provide the following details for the final submission of plans to the Design Review Panel.
Submit to: TheQuarry-drp@frasersproperty.com.au
Subject line: The Quarry Lot XX Final Review”
Lot Number Stage Release
Date Submitted
Owners Details Name Address Postcode
Phone 1 Phone 2
Email 1 Email 2
Builder/Architect Details (Plan provided by)
Name Address Postcode
Phone Email Landscape Architect / Landscaper Details (Plan provided by)
Name Address Postcode
Phone Email
We acknowledge we have read and understand and agree to comply with the The Quarry Design Guidelines.
Owner Name
Owner Signature
Date
Please ensure that the following is included in your submission:
Site plan (min scale 1:200) including:
□ Setbacks from all boundaries to face of wall of all parts of the dwelling.
□ Driveway position, width and finish/materials.
□ Site coverage of the dwelling.
□ Fence locations, types, heights and finishes/materials.
□ Ancillary structure locations (air conditioning condenser, water tanks etc).
□ Drainage of the lot including flow direction upon completion of all works. Flow direction, pits, pipes, etc.
Earthworks and drainage plan (min scale 1:200) including:
□ Area of any cut/fill across the lot with finished surface levels (100mm contours).
□ Location, heights and materials of any retaining walls to be constructed.
□ Height, materials and engineering certification of walls to be separately shown.
□ Drainage detail including drains, pits locations, swales and/or mounds to be constructed and flow direction.
Floor plans (scale 1:100) including:
□ Floor areas in m2 including floor levels.
□ Proposed internal space use (kitchen, living, study, bedroom, bathroom, etc).
□ Decks and terraces adjoining the dwelling.
Elevations of all sides of the proposed dwelling (drawn to 1:100 scale) including:
□ Roof pitch with roof or eave overhang dimensions.
□ Exterior materials noted on drawings.
□ Dwelling height shown accurately with finished surface level.
□ External window treatments including privacy screens and security screens.
Exterior colour scheme and finishes including:
□ Wall finish materials and colours.
□ High-quality materials and colours.
□ Doors and windows/window frames materials and colours.
□ Roof, fascia, awning and gutter material, profile and colour.
□ Balustrade materials and colours.
□ Garage door profile, materials and colours.
□ Any other materials visible to the exterior of the dwelling.
□ Colours and their locations must be clearly identified on a copy of elevations.
Swimming pool plan (min scale 1:200) including:
□ Setbacks from all boundaries in accordance with the Pool Siting Plan.
□ Dimensioned plan including finished levels.
□ Engineering drawings.
□ Earthworks plan including any cut/fill areas.
□ Fencing locations, heights and materials.
□ Pump / equipment location with adequate screening (visual amenity / operational noise reduction).
Landscape plan (drawn to 1:200 scale), including:
□ Turf areas.
□ Planted areas, including pot size, plant types and quantities.
□ Paved areas, including colours and materials.
□ Decks or terraces.
□ Ponds, pools or other water features.
Fencing details and plan including:
□ Style, finishes and materials.
□ Heights, locations and distances to boundary.
□ Planting associated with fencing.
□ Gates and gatehouses.
□ Retaining wall locations, heights and materials.
□ Letterbox integration (applicable for front fences).
An approval issued under these Design Guidelines by the Design Review Panel is NOT an approval under the requirements of the Building Act, or any other Act, Code or Regulation. The documents provided by homeowners (or their builders, architects, or any other person on behalf of the homeowner) as part of the design review process, have not been checked by the Design Review Panel or Frasers Property Australia for compliance with any legislation, regulation, structural, health, or planning requirements, or for the suitability of the building for its intended use. Accordingly Frasers Property Australia, its architects, its employees and/or representatives do not accept any responsibility for the suitability or soundness of construction of the completed Homes or the associated site development works. Homeowners seeking approval under these Design Guidelines must rely on their own enquiries.
