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DESIGN GUIDELINES
Version 1, February 2021
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CONTENTS
1. The Village by Mirvac
Design Vision and Purpose
2. Heritage Significance of Menangle
3. Design, Planning and
Construction Process
4. House Design & Siting
Considerations
5. House Style Guide
6. Façade Repetition
7. Landscape Design
8. Sustainability
9. Services and Ancillary Items
ppendix A - Land Subject to
A
these Design Guidelines
ppendix B - DRP Application
A
Checklist
ppendix C - DRP Assessment
A
Application Form
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1. THE VILLAGE BY MIRVAC
DESIGN VISION AND
2. HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE
OF MENANGLE
PURPOSE
Mirvac is one of the It is Mirvac’s intention to establish a unique To create an attractive and unique sense Menangle’s story begins Established as a private village, built by Most famed of all is the Camden Park
masterplanned community development of place, these Design Guidelines will the Macarthur family in 1866, Menangle’s Estate Central Creamery and Rotolactor
leading brands in the The Village by Mirvac, within the historical establish a consistent look and feel for all with the traditional pivotal place in history remains evident which revolutionised dairy production
Australian residential suburb of Menangle. new homes throughout the project. The owners, the Dharawal today, its tree-lined streets and buildings a in the 50s, now awaiting a proposed
heritage, rural and village character will be testament to a thriving rural community rejuvenation and reinvention alongside
property market, This set of Design Guidelines has been
expressed through the choice of materials,
and Gandagara people built around agriculture and a railway line. The Village by Mirvac.
developed by Mirvac in consultation
consistently delivering with Wollondilly Shire Council to assist
colours, landscaping, and integration of before writing its way into You can still see the Menangle school
traditional architectural forms evident in
sustainable community land owners in optimising the design
the local area. The vision for The Village by
Australian history books as established in 1967 and St James
focused neighbourhoods outcome and presentation of their home
Mirvac is to be an extension of the existing the birthplace of the wool, Anglican Church perched on the
so that it sits comfortably within the hillside overlooking the village below.
and quality designed and context of the Heritage and Landscape
Menangle Village. dairy and agricultural The Menangle Store, built in 1904
built homes. Conservation Areas. At The Village by Mirvac, residents will industry in the mid-1800s. originally selling meat butchered on
have the opportunity to experience life in the premises, fresh bread and drapery,
The intent of these Design Guidelines is
perfect balance – a new home that reflects remains a favourite stop for those
to achieve a high-quality design outcome
a modern and comfortable lifestyle within taking the slow scenic route through
across the masterplanned community,
a heritage context. the Macarthur Region.
which complements and respects the
natural landscape character of Menangle These Design Guidelines are specifically
and the surrounding existing built form. for owners who purchase land at The
Application of the Guidelines to your Village by Mirvac, within the Heritage and
home design will promote a cohesive Landscape Conservation Areas as outlined
streetscape appeal, aimed at maintaining in Wollondilly Shire Council’s land zoning
the site’s identity as a distinctive and maps. (Refer to Appendix A for the extent
highly desirable community to live, whilst of The Village by Mirvac estate land subject
enhancing the investment and future value to these Design Guidelines.)
of homes.
These Design Guidelines will also guide
you through an approval process which
seeks to achieve an optimum outcome
within a minimum timeframe.
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3. DESIGN, PLANNING AND
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
These Design Guidelines provide essential information Approval Process To enable the DRP to make a Set out step by step below is the process for
A Development Review Panel (DRP) determination, the documents included buying your land, achieving development
on the objectives, guidance and controls that have been within the DRP application check list approval and constructing your new home
has been established to review and
implemented to achieve The Village by Mirvac vision. approve all new dwellings and associated must be submitted for approval prior to at The Village by Mirvac.
landscaping, subject to compliance with lodgement of a Development Application
You are invited to review this document The Village by Mirvac Design Guidelines and Construction Certificate application
these guidelines.
in detail as it is included in your Land Sale have been established to provide further with Council.
Contract. guidance and support.
Compliance within the Design Guidelines Compliance with all relevant planning
will be assured by way of security, in the controls and these Design Guidelines is Land Purchase, Design Approval, Construction and Moving In
form of a compliance bond, required at required, to ensure development approval
the time of settlement. Upon successful is achieved.
STEP 1
compliance with these Design Guidelines PURCHASE YOUR SELECTED
For more information regarding council
and completion of your home and ALLOTMENT FROM MIRVAC AND PROVIDE
planning documents please contact: COMPLIANCE BOND TO MIRVAC AT
landscaping, the security will be returned. SETTLEMENT OF LAND CONTRACT
Wollondilly Shire Council
The Village by Mirvac is located within the
Web: www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
Wollondilly Shire Local Government Area, STEP 2
Email: council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
in the suburb of Menangle. DESIGN YOUR HOME
Phone: (02) 4677 1100
All homes within The Village by Mirvac are
In addition to the planning controls,
part of Menangle’s Landscape and Heritage
your Subdivision Plan and Section
Conservation Areas and will be required STEP 3
88B Instrument included in your Land LODGE APPLICATION WITH DRP
to comply with the Wollondilly Local FOR ASSESSMENT
Sale Contract may provide additional
Environmental Plan 2011 (LEP 2011) and
restrictions, positive covenants and other APPLICATION
Wollondilly Shire Council’s Development REQUIRES
requirements which will need to be
Control Plan 2016 (DCP 2016), particularly AMENDMENTS
complied with. ASSESSMENT APPROVED
Vol 1, part 5 Colonial Heritage, part BY DRP. SUBMIT PLANS TO
6.3 Heritage Conservation Area and COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL.
COUNCIL REQUIRES
Landscape Conservation Area – Menangle; REVIEW DESIGN
AMENDMENTS TO DESIGN
& RE-SUBMIT
and Vol 4 Residential Development. PLANS/APPLICATION
STEP 4
OBTAIN DEVELOPMENT CONSENT
AND CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
STEP 5
COMMENCE
CONSTRUCTION
STEP 6
COMPLETION OF HOME,
LANDSCAPING, FENCING & MOVING IN
STEP 7
DRP COMPLIANCE
INSPECTION
COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
IDENTIFIES WORKS REQUIRED
COMPLETE REQUIRED WORKS
STEP 8
COMPLIANCE BOND
RETURNED
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3. PLANNING PROCESS
(CONTINUED) 4. HOUSE DESIGN AND
SITING CONSIDERATIONS
STEP 1 STEP 3 STEP 5 Specific considerations apply to certain The height of new dwellings are governed WOLLONDILLY
Land Purchase Submit plans for approval to the Construction allotment siting conditions; these address by the LEP 2011. Please note that dwellings SHIRE COUNCIL
• Purchase your selected land Mirvac Development Review • When Wollondilly Shire Council or an issues such as allotment access, building on the western side of the railway line Web: www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
lot from Mirvac. Panel (DRP) accredited building certifier has issued heights, site coverage, cut/fill, shadowing, can have a maximum building height of Email: council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
• Provide your $4,000 Compliance • Complete your house Development the Construction Certificate and you streetscape presentation, private open 6.8m (single storey) and dwellings on the Phone: (02) 4677 1100
Bond at the settlement of your Land Application plans and supporting have settled on your land, you are space and boundary setbacks. Refer to eastern side can have a maximum building
Sale Contract in accordance with the documentation (refer to Appendix B ready to start construction. Wollondilly Shire Council’s planning height of 9m (double storey) as shown in
Special Conditions. for the planning documents required • In accordance with your Land Sale controls for these specific siting the plan below.
• Settle on your land lot following to support your application) and Contract, construction of your home requirements.
registration of the land. submit to the DRP via TheVillageDRP@ must commence within 12 months
mirvac.com ensuring that the DRP of settling on your land and must
Assessment Application Form and be completed within 12 months of
STEP 2 construction commencement.
DRP Application Checklist accompany
Design Your Home the application. • In accordance with your Land Sale
• Ensure your architect/designer and • If your DRP application requires Contract, your land lot is to be well
builder are aware of the requirements any additional information or maintained, free from rubbish and
within The Village by Mirvac Design amendments, you will receive an email debris from the time of settlement
Guidelines in addition to all Council from the DRP. Your application will and throughout construction. We
and other statutory requirements and need to be revised and resubmitted in recommend that you install security
any restrictions, positive covenants full as required. fencing around your property as early
and other requirements stipulated as possible.
within the Section 88b Instrument. • It is recommended that you refer to
The Section 88b Instrument will be STEP 4
Obtain Development Consent and these Design Guidelines regularly to
annexed to your Land Sale Contract. ensure all requirements are met.
You should also ensure that you have Construction Certificate
complied with any applicable building • As part of your Development
codes, Australian standards and any STEP 6
Application you will be required
other required compliance. to submit your DRP approved Completion of Home, Landscaping
• It is recommended that you begin the plans to Wollondilly Shire Council. and Fencing and Moving In
search for builders and/or architects Wollondilly Shire Council will assess
early to ensure there are no delays in your application and issue your STEP 7
obtaining approvals and constructing Development Consent.
your new home.
DRP Compliance Inspection
• Prior to commencing construction,
• Once your home landscaping,
a Construction Certificate is also
driveway and fencing is completed in
required. Your Construction Certificate
accordance with your approved plans,
application can either be lodged with
contact the DRP via TheVillageDRP@
Wollondilly Shire Council concurrently
mirvac.com to arrange a compliance
with or following your Development
inspection.
Application or submitted to an
accredited building certifier. • If further works are required following
your compliance inspection, you
• If any amendments are made to your
will receive an email from the DRP
application, you will be required to
notifying you of the works required.
resubmit your application to the
Mirvac DRP for reassessment and
approval. STEP 8
Compliance Bond Returned
• Once the DRP has inspected your
completed home and any additional
works required (where applicable),
your compliance bond will be
returned.
This masterplan was prepared on 19.11.20 for the information of prospective purchasers only and is subject to change. Purchasers must make and rely on their own enquiries. To the extent of inconsistency between this masterplan and
the conditions of the Contract For Sale of Land relating to the lots, the Contract for Sale takes precedence in all instances. 1. Utility Services - The location of roads and drainage structures, utility services, including sewer lines shown
on the plan are based on design information only. The final position of utility services ‘as constructed’ may vary from these locations. 2. Landscaping and Embellishments - The depiction of landscaping, footpath paving, street tree
planting, the embellishment of parks, playgrounds and alike on the plan is indicative only and are subject to change. The depictions on the plan do not necessarily reflect final designs which require the input and approval of various
authorities.3.Development application (DA 10.2019.296.001) has been lodged for the area shown as ‘Historical Camden Park Estate Central Creamery and Rotolactor’ (Creamery). The Creamery may be subject to further statutory
approvals and is subject to construction. The delivery of the Creamery will not be owned or managed by Mirvac and timings and outcome are outside of Mirvac’s control and subject to change and delay. The Creamery may not be
complete at the time of settlements. Purchasers should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to the Creamery. 4. Mirvac does not give any warranty or make any representations, expressed or implied about the completeness
or accuracy of any information in this document or provided in connection with it. This document is not binding on Mirvac and is not intended to be relied upon. Mirvac expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to, or resulting
from, the use of, or reliance on, any information contained in this document by any persons. Prepared as at 19/11/20.
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5. HOUSE STYLE GUIDE
DESIGN VISION Application of these Design Guidelines to The colonial heritage and rural village
your home design will promote a cohesive character of Menangle will be expressed
The intent of these streetscape appeal, aimed at maintaining through the choice of materials, colours
the site’s identity as a distinctive and highly and landscaping, and integration of
Design Guidelines is to desirable environment to live, whilst traditional architectural forms evident in
achieve a high-quality enhancing the investment and future the existing established area.
value of homes.
design outcome across The following controls apply to all
the development, which These Design Guidelines will also dwellings within The Village by Mirvac
assist in establishing a consistent and are in addition to the controls
complements and look and feel for all new homes within Wollondilly Shire Councils
respects the natural throughout the masterplanned planning controls.
community that complement the
rural character of the surrounding environment.
Typical façade example envisaged by
these Design Guidelines is provided below.
site and surrounding built
form and landscape.
Artist’s impression
5.1 DWELLING DESIGN
Design objectives General controls
• To ensure each home is designed • Front entries should be located on the
to compliment its surroundings and street facing façade of the house.
achieve a cohesive streetscape. • A minimum of 450mm eaves must
• To ensure house designs are be provided.
sympathetic to the heritage setting • Raised ceiling heights of approx. 2.6m
of Menangle. are encouraged to reduce roof
• To achieve a high level of street form dominance.
Higher pitched roof
surveillance by the promotion • Garage doors can be metal or timber
Raised ceiling heights
of street facing windows. and must be panel lift or sectional
450mm eaves
• To ensure all homes are designed overhead style doors. Roller doors are
so that all facades present well when not permitted.
viewed from public areas. • Highlight windows on garage doors are
Panel lift garage door
encouraged and must be in line with
the above configuration.
Artist’s impression
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5. HOUSE STYLE GUIDE
(CONTINUED)
5.2 WALL MATERIALS 5.3 COLOURS
Design objectives Design objectives
• To promote a controlled variety • To promote a controlled variety • All colour schemes must be approved
of materials that complement the of colours which complement the by the DRP prior to submission for
materials and finishes of the existing surrounding landscape and existing Development Application Approval.
historical dwellings within the historical dwellings. • Complementary dark colours are
Menangle Village and soften • To encourage a colour palette that permissible, however should not make
the streetscape. builds upon the traditional colours up main body colours or roofs.
within the DCP. • The colour of garage doors must
Continued timber feature Controls • To encourage a colour palette based complement the palette used on the
• Please refer to the DCP for acceptable upon neutral and muted tones, with house façade. Refer to page 16 for list
wall materials. light and dark contrast colours to of approved colours.
Wrap around porch Fence setback
provide individuality to each home. • Solar Panel frames and any additional
• A combination of complementary
materials and colours must be used on ancillary roof mounted equipment
The colour selection palette provides an
Symmetrical windows
all walls facing a street or public open on the roof should be the same colour
indication of acceptable brick and paint as the roof wherever possible.
space – with a maximum of 4 materials colours at pages 14-16. Note, selections are
and a maximum of 4 colours used to
not limited to the bricks and paint colours Schemes with feature colours and
compose these facades.
noted in these guidelines, but should be materials are encouraged to provide your
• External walls that are not visible similar colours/tones. Final approval is home with a sense of individuality, whilst
from the street or public open spaces
subject to the DRP. maintaining uniformity and reference to
should be constructed in colours and
materials consistent with the front the surrounding landscape and historical
façade of the home. buildings, are encouraged. Accent
Artist’s impression Controls materials for fascia, gutters and window
• Obscured, frosted or tinted glazing
Proposed colour schemes must trim should be complementary to the
is not permitted to windows facing a
street or public open space. (Obscured be consistent with the colour palettes colour palette of your home.
glazing to entry doors and sidelight outlined on pages 15-16 of these
windows is acceptable.) Design Guidelines:
SPECIAL CONTROLS – CORNER LOTS
• Where timber posts are proposed • Bright or fluorescent colours are
to street or public open space facing not permitted.
• A home on a corner lot or adjoining • All treatments on a corner lot or
facades, raised stirrups are not to • Ancillary items such as roof plumbing,
public open space must be designed adjoining public open space will be
be used. pergolas, balustrades and other minor
to address each of the front and side reviewed by the DRP and additional
streets and any adjacent public open treatment may be required. • Where weatherboards are proposed, architectural features items must
space (continued timber feature, wrap wider profile boards are encouraged complement the colour of the façade.
• To avoid large lengths of fencing along
around porch, symmetrical windows, (min 185mm).
the streetscape, street facing fences
fence setback). Variation in building on corner lots must be articulated
materials and colours are encouraged to provide a minimum 0.5m by 1m
to assist in creating interest to recess every 10m. Planting should be
secondary facades facing the street incorporated into the recess.
or open space.
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5. HOUSE STYLE GUIDE MAIN BODY PAINT AND ACCENT PAINT COLOUR PALETTE
(CONTINUED)
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GREEN GREY BATH STONE SLATE
PGH HIGHLANDS PGH SPINIFEX AUSTRAL BOWRAL DRY PRESSED
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Dulux G63 Dulux G8 Dulux G52
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AUSTRAL METROPOLIS AUSTRAL WILDERNESS DESIGN AUSTRAL BOWRAL DRY PRESSED
Mahogany Bowral Gertrudis Brown
ACCENT PAINT COLOUR PALETTE
Marcasite
ILLUSIVE WHITE SIENNA STONE DARK DRAB
Taubmans NH 29 Dulux 33078 Dulux G69
AUSTRAL EVERYDAY LIFE AUSTRAL WHITSUNDAY AUSTRAL WILDERNESS DESIGN
Leisure Orpheus Rosewood
LEAD COLOUR RED OXIDE WERRIBEE PARK
Dulux G28 Dulux 50126 Bristol 1073
TORNADO OX BLOOD DEEP GREEN
Taubmans T15 29.7 Dulux 50148 Dulux 37217
AUSTRAL WILDERNESS DESIGN PGH VELOUR PGH VELOUR
PGH Velour PGH Velour PGH Velour
Blackberry PGH Velour Volcanic Brown
ess Brown Brown
Volcanic Volcanic
PGH Velour PGH Velour
Austral Wilderness Brown BLUESTONE* MISSION BROWN BREWSTER GREEN
Volcanic
Blackberry PGH Velour PGH Velour Bristol B HC 1037 Dulux 13589 Dulux 33084
PGH Velour PGH Velour
ilderness Brown Brown
Volcanic Volcanic
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PGH Velour PGH Velour PGH Velour PGH Velour PGH Velour PGH Velour
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Volcanic Volcanic Volcanic DOWAGER
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Austral Wilderness Taubmans T15 32.6 Taubmans TB68 Dulux 85112
Volcanic Brown
Blackberry
PGH Velour PGH Velour PGH Velour PGH Velour PGH Velour PGH Velour
ilderness Austral Wilderness Brown Brown Brown
Colours may vary on screen or print.Volcanic
Please refer to actual samples forVolcanic
true colour and finish. Volcanic Indicative colours only. Colours may vary on screen or print. Please refer to actual samples for true colour and finish.
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5. HOUSE STYLE GUIDE
(CONTINUED)
6. FAÇADE REPETITION
ROOF AND
* PLUMBING
* COLOUR
* * PALETTE
Design Objectives Controls
*
Colour not suitable for roof. Colour suitable for plumbing, gutters and fascias. • A dwelling must not have the same • Submissions can be made to the DRP
To avoid a monotonous façade design as another dwelling to determine whether a similar style
within three lots in both directions on façade is proposed to be used within
streestcape by controlling the same side or opposite side of the a street. Similar facades will only be
facade repetition. street (refer to figure 1 below). allowed if the DRP is satisfied there is
• In the event that more than one sufficient variance in the appearance,
COLORBOND COLORBOND
Galvanised Steel
Galvanised Steel Galvanised Steel Galvanised Steel COLORBOND application of the same façade design which may be achieved through
Wallaby Galvanised Steel Evening Haze
has been submitted for lots within variation of colours and materials.
close proximity, approval will be given
to the first complete application to be
received. Applications will be assessed
strictly in order of receipt.
COLORBOND COLORBOND COLORBOND
Shale Grey Dune Pale Eucalypt
COLORBOND COLORBOND COLORBOND
WIndspray Jasper Cove
COLORBOND COLORBOND COLORBOND
Basalt Gully Mangrove
* * * * * * * *
COLORBOND COLORBOND COLORBOND
Monument* Surfmist* Woodland Grey*
Indicative colours only. Colours may vary on screen or print. Please refer to actual samples for true colour and finish.
5.4 ROOFS Controls Controls
Roof styles and form are a prominent • Roof lines must be finished in one of • Only mesh style security doors are
feature of the home providing visual the following materials listed above in permitted similar to Trend Prowler
interest, whilst addressing the functional colours outlined in the schedule: Proof Forcefield security doors.
aspects of shading and water collection. − Terracotta roof tiles • Security door frame colours must
High pitch roof lines, including a − Terracotta look concrete tiles match the window frames.
combination of gable, dutch gable and hip − Corrugated steel roof sheet. • Security blinds or shutters will not
elements are encouraged. be permitted.
• Photovoltaic Solar Panels are • External lights shall complement the
Design objectives encouraged, and the number of panels façade, blending in with the colours
and orientation should be clearly and style of the home.
• To encourage simple and well- noted on the elevations submitted
proportioned roof lines to create • The external face of all window
with your DRP application. Figure 1 – Façade Replication Guide
shadow and interest to the façade. furnishings is to compliment the
• To encourage roof forms that homes façade and be of a neutral and
complement the historic context 5.5 OTHER FACADE earthy colour, except for timber blinds
of the surrounding built form. which shall be a clear cedar finish.
FEATURES
Design objectives
• To ensure that ancillary features are
complimentary and do not detract
from the facades streetscape appeal.
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7. LANDSCAPE DESIGN 7.1 FRONT GARDEN
DESIGN THEMES
These 5 Front Garden Design Themes are
• Paths are to terminate at the property
boundary and not extend into the
public domain.
Refer to council’s DCP for controls
and guidance on plant species,
specifically Part 6.3, point 15 and Part
• Front fencing is optional but if selected 11 – Landscaping.
based on a generic house plan and have
it is to be set 0.5m back from the • At least one and ideally two trees are
been designed to be easily adopted for a
property boundary with a planted to be planted in front gardens, with a
range of allotment sizes and configurations strip in front. mature height of 5-6m. Front garden
including corner lots. Plant lists and trees should be aligned between
• Letterboxes should be located close to
graphic representation of species are street trees where possible to form a
entry paths and incorporated into the
provided from page 28 of these guidelines. front fence if there is one. backdrop to the street tree planting.
• Side fences are to be set back a • Consider planting deciduous trees in
All homes require a quality 7.1.1 FRONT GARDEN minimum of 2m behind the front front gardens to allow winter sun and
landscape design outcome DESIGN PRINCIPLES façade of the house. light into houses.
• Lawn areas should not exceed 70%
and suitable plant selection Layout • Bins are to be screened from the
street and neighbouring properties of the front yard softscape garden area.
to enhance the streetscape • Driveways are to be a maximum of by planting. • Min 0.5m wide planting strip required
3.5m wide at property boundaries. along the front property boundary.
and complement the • Provide a minimum 1m wide Planting Layout • Front gardens consisting of a variety
Landscape Conservation landscaping area between the edge • Front garden plant species shall of plant species with varying heights,
of the driveway pavement and the
Area. side boundary.
be selected from the appropriate texture and colour are strongly
encouraged.
garden planting palettes in this design
It is recommended that owners consult • Paths are to be a minimum of 1m wide. guideline. these Design Guidelines.
qualified landscape designers, local
nurseries and horticulturists to optimise
landscape design outcomes. To assist you
with the design and selection of plant
species for your front garden, and ensure
high quality leafy green streets,
the DRP has prepared 5 front garden Figure 2 – Sandstone boulder retaining wall
design themes:
• Edible Garden General landscape controls • Garden beds must be flush edged 7.1.2 GUIDE TO DESIGNING
• Cottage Garden to present neatly, using one of the YOUR FRONT GARDEN
• In accordance with your Section 88b
Instrument in your Land Sale Contract, following types of edging:
• Classic Garden
all areas visible from the street must be − Timber: ACQ treated pine or Alternative
• Native Garden location for
landscaped (including all turf, fencing, hardwood (only where not visible bins
• Native Grassland Garden driveways and pathways) within from a public place) Side
Choose your preferred front
garden style
fence with
3 months of occupation of a dwelling. Optional ̆ Edible Garden
One of these landscape themes must − Steel: Electro-galvanised mild optional
side access
side access ̆ Cottage Garden
steel edging ̆ Classic Garden
be selected and the landscape plan • Landscape designs must accompany Side fence 1
̆ Native Garden
BIN BIN
accompanying your DRP application must your DRP application as set out in − Face brick ̆ Native Grasses Garden
reflect this. Refer to the Front Garden Section 3. Planning Process prior to
the lodgement of your development • Retaining walls must be sandstone STYLE
Design Themes at 7.1. boulder walls where visible from the
application with council. Building Facade
street refer to Figure 2.
• The Compliance Bond will be held If bins are
Objectives by the DRP until all landscaping and
located in Building Facade
Property Boundary / Fence Line
the front
• To establish a visual coherence construction works are complete in Lawn garden FRONT PORCH
Determine the aspect of
they are your garden and what areas
throughout the streetscapes using accordance with your approved plans • Grass lawns are to be a warm season to be will be sunny or shady
Driveway Edge
FOOTPATH
screened
aesthetically pleasing landscape and have been inspected by the DRP. turf variety such as buffalo and are from the DRIVEWAY FRONT GARDEN 2
treatments to areas visible from a to be maintained regularly, edged to street by
• Landscape materials and colours planting
public place. present neatly. Natural grass is to be
should complement the house
Fence Line
Boundary /
• To incorporate rural style fencing façade and demonstrate a consistent installed on a minimum of 100mm ASPECT
Property
that references and complements the landscaping theme. Front gardens depth of suitable topsoil. Fence Line
surrounding rural settling. must be landscaped and planted in • Synthetic turf is not permitted.
Property Boundary
• To minimise areas of hardstand (eg accordance with the Section 7.1 Front
driveways and paving) and maximise Garden Themes. VERGE
Choose the plant species
you would like to use from
the use of soft landscape (eg garden • Consideration must be given to any the associated list
beds, turf, and permeable surfaces), service easements that have planting 3
particularly in areas facing public open restrictions, particularly in respect of STREET
space, including streets, parks and tree plantings – information is available Indicative location of
public walkways. from the relevant service authority. street tree SPECIES
• To encourage utilisation of soft • Avoid the use of invasive weed species. Min 0.5m wide planting strip
along property boundary
Letterbox to be located
close to entry path
landscaping (shrubs etc) to screen Refer to Wollondilly Council’s List of 1 or 2 trees to be planted in Front path to terminate at
services such as water meters and acceptable Tree Species document the front garden and aligned the property boundary
Select your:
electrical boxes. available online (https://www.
between any street trees
̆ Driveway
wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/) and Weeds ̆ Paths
• To provide opportunities for increased ̆ Fence and gate
levels of privacy if required by Australia (www.weeds.org.au) Front Garden Design Principles Diagram 4 ̆ Letterbox
individual allotments. • Brightly coloured / dyed wood
• To encourage the use of local native mulches and pebbles such as red M AT E R I A L S
and low-water use planting. and white are not permitted.
18 197. LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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7.1.3 FRONT GARDEN STYLES
Edible Garden Cottage Garden
Characteristics Characteristics
Indicative Images Indicative Images
Description Description
The Edible Garden style is predominantly made up of plant The Cottage Garden style is made up of colourful flowering,
species that can be consumed in food and drinks. textural plants that produce evocative seasonal changes and
displays.
Design Principles
Design Principles
The design style of the Edible Garden is geometric and
structured with species planted for harvest. The Cottage Garden is designed to curve and flow around a
central lawn.
Planting Arrangement
Planting Arrangement
Rows or blocks of species laid out in a formal and geometric
arrangement. Groups of 3-5 plants of a single species planted together in a
loose layout.
Water Usage
Water Usage
MEDIUM – HIGH
MEDIUM
Layout Layout
Legend Legend
Property boundary Property boundary
BIN BIN
BIN BIN
Optional 1.2m high fence Side boundary Optional 1.2m high fence
Side boundary
set 0.5m back from the set 0.5m back from the
fence and gate fence and gate
front property boundary front property boundary
Side boundary fence and Side boundary fence and
gate set back min 2m gate set back min 2m
from the front facade of from the front facade of
the house the house
Gravel, mulch Gravel,mulch or
or groundcovers BIN Rubbish bins groundcovers BIN Rubbish bins
Front Porch around stepping Front Porch around stepping
stones* Tree planting stones* Tree planting
Driveway Driveway
Climbers Climbers
Accent planting Accent planting
Hedge planting (1.2m high)
FRONT GARDEN DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Hedge planting (1.2m high)
FRONT GARDEN DESIGN PRINCIPLES
CD-0000-000 A CD-0000-000 A
Low hedge planting
1:100 @ A1
(0.5m high) Low hedge planting
1:100 @ A1
(0.5m high)
1:200 @ A3 1:200 @ A3
0
FRONT GARDEN DESIGN1 PRINCIPLES
2 5 m 0
FRONT GARDEN DESIGN1 PRINCIPLES
2 5 m
Medium shrubs Medium shrubs
CD-0000-000 A CD-0000-000 A
Low mass planting
1:100 @ A1
1:200 @ A3
Low mass planting
1:100 @ A1
1:200 @ A3
0 1 2 5 m 0 1 2 5 m
Groundcovers Groundcovers
Letterbox. Refer Optional gate if a front Veggies Gate if a front Letterbox. Refer Annuals
to section 5.4 fence is selected fence is selected to section 5.4
Turf
*Stepping stones are optional. Note that stepping stones and/or gravel/pebbles should be installed down the side of dwellings in areas with limited solar access as it is difficult for turf to grow in these areas. *Stepping stones are optional. Note that stepping stones and/or gravel/pebbles should be installed down the side of dwellings in areas with limited solar access as it is difficult for turf to grow in these areas.
20 217. LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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Classic Garden Native Garden
Characteristics Characteristics
Indicative Images Indicative Images
Description Description
The Classic Garden style is made up of a limited palette The Native Garden style is made up of native species with a
of species that suit being trimmed. range of textures, colours and flowers that attract native birds
and insects.
Design Principles
Design Principles
The Classic Garden is designed to be formal, simple and
geometric with limited and neutral colours. The Native Garden is designed to be naturalistic with subtle
seasonal displays.
Planting Arrangement
Planting Arrangement
Large blocks or rows of single plant species.
Single specimen plants surrounded by random groupings of
Water Usage 3-5 plants per species.
MEDIUM
Water Usage
LOW – MEDIUM
Layout Layout
Legend Legend
Property boundary Property boundary
BIN BIN
BIN BIN
Optional 1.2m high fence Side boundary Optional 1.2m high fence
Side boundary
set 0.5m back from the fence and gate set 0.5m back from the
fence and gate front property boundary front property boundary
Side boundary fence and Side boundary fence and
gate set back min 2m gate set back min 2m
from the front facade of from the front facade of
the house the house
Gravel, mulch
Gravel,mulch or or groundcovers
BIN Rubbish bins BIN Rubbish bins
groundcovers
Front Porch Front Porch around stepping
around stepping
Tree planting stones* Tree planting
stones*
Driveway Driveway
Climbers Climbers
Hedge planting (1.2m high)
FRONT GARDEN DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Accent planting
CD-0000-000 A
Low hedge planting
1:100 @ A1
(0.5m high) Hedge planting (1.2m high)
FRONT GARDEN DESIGN PRINCIPLES
1:200 @ A3
CD-0000-000 A
0
FRONT GARDEN DESIGN1 PRINCIPLES
2 5 m
Medium shrubs Low hedge planting
1:100 @ A1
(0.5m high)
CD-0000-000 A 1:200 @ A3
0
FRONT GARDEN DESIGN1 PRINCIPLES
2 5 m
Low mass planting
1:100 @ A1 Medium shrubs
1:200 @ A3
CD-0000-000 A
0 1 2 5 m
Groundcovers Low mass planting
1:100 @ A1
1:200 @ A3
0 1 2 5 m
Turf Groundcovers
Letterbox. Refer
to section 5.4 Gate if a front
Gate if a Letterbox. Refer
front fence fence is selected
to section 5.4
is selected
*Stepping stones are optional. Note that stepping stones and/or gravel/pebbles should be installed down the side of dwellings in areas with limited solar access as it is difficult for turf to grow in these areas. *Stepping stones are optional. Note that stepping stones and/or gravel/pebbles should be installed down the side of dwellings in areas with limited solar access as it is difficult for turf to grow in these areas.
22 237. LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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7.1.4 SPECIES SELECTION
Native Grasslands Garden Determine your front
Characteristics garden’s aspect
Indicative Images
Description North Facing Front Garden East Facing Front Garden
The Native Grasslands style is made up of predominantly A north facing front garden gets the most An east facing front garden will get some
native grasses intermixed with sandstone boulders to create direct sunlight. Choose plant species from direct sunlight in the morning while the
a natural looking garden of textures. the sun tolerant planting palette associated sun is less strong and is then likely to be
with your choice of garden style. in partial shade cast from your house for
Design Principles the rest of the day. Choose mostly shade
South Facing Front Garden tolerant plant species from the planting
The Native Grasslands garden is designed to look natural palettes associated with your choice of
and sculptural. A south facing front garden will get more
sun in the summer but will be shady during garden style.
Planting Arrangement winter. Choose mostly shade tolerant Note: If alternate or additional species
plant species from the planting palettes are required it is recommended that they
Single specimen plants surrounded by random groupings associated with your choice of garden style. are selected from local nurseries and be
of 3-5 plants per species.
species that suit the locality.
West Facing Front Garden
Water Usage
A west facing front garden will not get
LOW much sun in the morning but can get
very hot direct sunlight in the afternoon,
particularly in summer. Choose mostly sun
tolerant plant species from the planting
palettes associated with your choice of
garden style.
Layout
Legend
Property boundary
BIN BIN
Optional 1.2m high fence
Side boundary set 0.5m back from the
fence and gate front property boundary
Side boundary fence and
gate set back min 2m
from the front facade of
the house
Gravel,mulch or BIN Rubbish bins
groundcovers
Front Porch around stepping
Tree planting
stones*
Driveway Climbers
Accent planting
Hedge planting (1.2m high)
FRONT GARDEN DESIGN PRINCIPLES
CD-0000-000 A
Low hedge planting
1:100 @ A1
(0.5m high)
1:200 @ A3
0
FRONT GARDEN DESIGN1 PRINCIPLES
2 5 m
Medium shrubs
CD-0000-000 A
Low mass planting
1:100 @ A1
1:200 @ A3
0 1 2 5 m
Groundcovers
Gate if a Letterbox. Refer
front fence to section 5.4 Turf
is selected
Sandstone boulders
*Stepping stones are optional. Note that stepping stones and/or gravel/pebbles should be installed down the side of dwellings in areas with limited solar access as it is difficult for turf to grow in these areas.
24 257. LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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Edible Garden Plant Species – Sun Tolerant Species Edible Garden Plant Species – Shade Tolerant Species
Olive Creeping Rosemary Small-leaved Lilly Pilly Dwarf Cardamom
Olea europaea Rosmarinus prostratus Syzygium luehmannii Alpinia nutans
TREES
L OW HE D G E
L OW MA S S
P L A NT I NG
Orange Garden Rhubarb Bay Laurel Lambs Ears
Citrus x sinensis Rheum rhabarbarum Laurus nobilis Stachys byzantina
Chilli
Lisbon Lemon Tanika Lomandra
Capsicum annuum var. Annuum
ACCE NT P L A NT I NG
Citrus limon ‘Lisbon Lemon’ True Cardamom Lomandra ‘Tanika’
‘Perennial’
Elletaria cardamomum
T REE S
Avocado
Cumquat Native Ginger Native Violet
GROUND COVE RS
Persea americana
M E DI UM S HRUBS
Citrus cumquat Alpinia caerulea Viola hederacea
Pomegranate
Thimbleberry Blue Flax-lily Peppermint
Punica granatum
Rubus parviflorus Dianella revoluta Mentha x piperita
Mulberry
Morus rubra Dwarf Emperor Mandarin Parsley
Citrus reticulata ‘Emperor Dwarf’ Blueberry ‘Southern Highbush’ Petroselinum crispum
Vaccinium ‘Southern Highbush’
HE DGE
Almond
Prunus dulcis Hardy Kiwi
Chives Murraya ‘Min-a-Min’
CL I M BE RS
Allium schoenoprasum Murraya paniculata dwarf Actinidia arguta
LOW M AS S
P LA NT I NG
AC C EN T PLAN T I NG
Paw Paw Chocolate Vine
Native Spinach
Asimina triloba Akebia quinata
Tetragonia tetragonioides
LOW HE DGE
Midgen Berry Lilly Pilly Allyns Magic
True Cardamom
Austromyrtus dulcis Acmena smithii ‘Allyns Magic’
Elletaria cardamomum
Globe Artichoke
Cynara scolymus Pig Face
G RO UND C OV ERS
Carpobrotus glaucescens Native Frangipani
M ED I UM SH RUB S
Hymenosporum flavum
Rosemary ‘Gold Nugget’
Creeping Thyme
Salvia rosmarinus
Thymus praecox Blackcurrant
HED G E
Gooseberry Ribes nigrum
Creeping Oregano
Ribes uva-crispa
Origanum vulgare ‘Humile’ Native Fuchsia
Correa ‘Dusky Bells’
English Lavendar
Lavandula angustifolia Passionfruit
C LI MB ERS
Passiflora edulis
Grape Vine
Vitis vinifera
26 277. LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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Cottage Garden Plant Species – Sun Tolerant Species Cottage Garden Plant Species – Shade Tolerant Species
Red Wing Native Frangipani
Fried Egg Plant Lilly Pilly
Hymenosporum flavum ‘Gold
S HR UB S
ME D I UM
Gordonia axillaris Azalea ‘Red Wing’ Syzygium luehmannii Nugget’
L OW HE D G E
Honey Locust Shademaster China Pink Luscious Kanooka Gum Rhaphiolepis ‘Little Bliss’
Gleditsia ‘Shademaster’ Loropetalum ‘China Pink’ Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Luscious’ Rhaphiolepis fergusonii ‘Little Bliss’
TREES
Frangipani English Lavendar Sweeper Waterhousia
Bugleherb
L OW MA S S
P L A NT I NG
Plumeria rubra Lavandula angustifolia Waterhousia floribuna ‘Sweeper’
TREES
Ajuga reptans
Crepe Myrtle Townhouse Japanese Maple
Lagerstroemia fauriei ‘Townhouse’ Ginger Meggs Elephant’s Ears ‘Purpurea’
Acer palmatum
Streptosolen ‘Ginger Meggs’ Bergenia cordifolia ‘Purpurea’
M E DI UM S HRUBS
Callery Pear
True Love
ACCE NT P L ANT I NG
Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’ Oyster Plant
Native Violet
GROUND COVE RS
Gardenia ‘True Love’ Acanthus mollis
Viola hederacea
Chinese Pistachio
Mini Cog French Hydrangea
Pistachia chinensis Gardenia Radicans
Acacia cognata ‘Mini Cog’ Hydrangea macrophylla
Gardenia ‘Radicans’
Irish Rose Daylily Philodendron Xanadu
Aeonium atropurpureum Baby’s Tears
Hemerocallis hybrid Philodendron ‘Xanadu’
A CCE NT P L ANT I NG
‘Schwartzkopf’ Helxine soleirolii
Palm Lily
Agapanthus Dwarf White
Cordyline fruticosa ‘Rubra’ Gardenia Magnifica
Agapanthus orientalis ‘Dwarf White’ Clematis Josephine
LOW MA SS PLAN TI NG
C LI MB ERS
Gardenia augusta ‘Magnifica’
Clematis jackmanii ’Josephine’
Red Hot Poker
HEDG E
Lamb’s Ears Murraya ‘Min-a-Min’
Kniphofia ‘Hybrida’ Star Jasmine
Stachys byzantina Murraya paniculata dwarf
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Firecracker Plant
Lindheimer’s Beeblossom Oriental Pearl Indian Hawthorn
Russelia equisetiformis
Oenothera lindheimeri Rhaphiolepis ‘Oriental Pearl’
Glossy Abelia Carpet Rose
Abelia grandiflora Rosa ‘Flower Carpet’ Lilly Pill Allyns Magic
Acmena smithii ‘Allyns Magic’
LO W HED G E
Sheenas Gold
Treasure Flower Gardenia Florida
Duranta ‘Sheenas Gold’
HED GE
G R OUN D
C OV ERS
Gazania hybrida Gardenia augusta ‘Florida’
Crimson Villea
Lilyturf Lilly Pilly Tiny Trev
Grevillea ‘Crimson Villea’
Liriope muscari Syzygium australe ‘Tiny Trev’
Garden Heliotrope
C LI MB ER S
Heliotropium arborescens
Herald’s Trumpet
Annuals to be chosen by Beaumontia grandiflora
home owners
28 297. LANDSCAPE DESIGN
(CONTINUED)
Classic Garden Plant Species – Sun Tolerant Species Classic Garden Plant Species – Shade Tolerant Species
Magnolia Little Gem Chinese Anemone Lemon Myrtle Gardenia Florida
ME D I UM S HR UB S
L OW MA S S P L A NT I NG
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ Anemone hupehensis Backhousia citriodora Gardenia augusta ‘Florida’
Irish Strawberry Liriope Evergreen Giant Weeping Lilly Pilly Rhaphiolepis ‘Little Bliss’
Arbutus unedo Liriope muscari ‘Evergreen Giant’ Waterhousia floribunda Rhaphiolepis ‘Fergusonii Little Bliss’
TREES
TREES
Crepe Myrtle Pittosporum Miss Muffet Blueberry Ash Mexican Orange
Lagerstroemia indica Pittosporum tobira ‘Miss Muffet’ Elaeocarpus ‘Prima Donna’ Choisya ternata
Saucer Magnolia Carpet Rose Japanese Maple
Orange Kaffir Lily
Magnolia x soulangeana Rosa ‘Flower Carpet’ Acer palmatum
Clivia hybrida
L OW M AS S
P L ANT I NG
Star Magnolia
Twiggy Myrtle French Hydrangea Tanika Lomandra
M E DI UM S HRUBS
Magnolia stellata
Baeckea virgata compacta Hydrangea macrophylla Lomandra ‘Tanika’
ACCE NT P L ANT I NG
Sago Palm Loropetalum China Pink Oyster Plant Philodendron Xanadu
Cycas revoluta Loropetalum rubrum ‘China Pink’ Acanthus mollis Philodendron ‘Xanadu’
AC CE NT P L ANT I NG
Bird of Paradise Tea Tree Bromeliad Native Violet
GR OUND COVE RS
Strelitzia reginae Leptospermum ‘White Wave‘ Alcantarea imperalis Viola hederacea
Foxtail Agave Aloe Mighty Orange
Creeping Thyme Sweet Violet
GR OUND COV ERS
Agave attenuata Aloe hybrid ‘Mighty Orange’
Thymus praecox Viola odorata
Cardboard Cycad
Mondo Grass Spotted Laurel Gardenia Radicans
Zamia furfuracea
Ophiopogon japonicus Aucuba japonica Gardenia ‘Radicans’
Plumbago Royal Cape Storm Lily Glossy Abelia
Plumbago auriculata English Ivy
C LI MB ERS
Zephranthes candida Abelia grandiflora
HED G E
‘Royal Cape’ Hedera helix
HED G E
Viburnum suspensum Nandina Gulfstream
Sandankwa Viburnum Wonga Wonga Vine Star Jasmine
C LIM B ER S
Nandina domestica ‘Gulfstream’
Pandorea pandorana ‘Snowbells’ Trachelospermum jasminoides
Gardenia Magnifica Murraya ‘Min-a-Min’
Banksia Rose
Gardenia augusta ‘Magnifica’ Murraya paniculata dwarf
Rosa banksiae lutea ‘Alba’
Rosemary
L OW H ED G E
Lilly Pilly Allyns Magic
Salvia rosmarinus Acmena smithii ‘Allyns Magic’
LOW HED G E
Japanese Box Lilly Pilly Tiny Trev
Buxus microphylla ‘Japonica’ Syzygium australe ‘Tiny Trev’
Box Honeysuckle
Lonicera nitida
30 317. LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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Native Garden Plant Species – Sun Tolerant Species Native Garden Plant Species – Shade Tolerant Species
Grevillea Crimson Villea Native Frangipani
Narrow-leaved Paperbark Eumundi Quandong
ME D I UM S HR UB S
Hymenosporum flavum ‘Gold
S HR UB S
ME D I UM
Melaleuca linariifolia Grevillea ‘Crimson Villea’ Elaeocarpus eumundii
Nugget’
Coast Banksia Spiny Saltbush Kanooka River Rose
Banksia integrifolia Rhagodia spinescens Tristaniopsis laurina Bauera rubioides ‘Double Pink’
TREES
TREES
Grafted Red Flowering Gum Westringia Low Horizon Lilly Pilly Minor
Dianella Blaze
Corymbia ficifolia ‘Summer Red’ Westringia fruticosa ‘Low Horizon’ Acmena smithii ‘Minor’
Dianella tasmanica ‘Blaze’
L OW M A S S
P L ANTI NG
Illawarra Flame Tree Illawarra Flame Tree
Blue Flax Lily Tanika Lomandra
Brachychiton acerifolius Brachychiton acerifolius
Lomandra ‘Tanika’
L OW M AS S P L ANT I NG
Dianella caerulea
Royal Rambler
ACCE NT P L ANT I NG
Grass Tree Kangaroo Paw Native Ginger
Alpinia caerulea Grevillea hybrid ‘Royal Rambler’
Xanthorrhoea australis Anigozanthos flavidus
ACCE NT P L ANT I NG
Swamp Banksia Common Everlasting Narrow-leaved Palm Lily
Native Violet
Banksia robur Chrysocephalum apiculatum Cordyline stricta
Viola hederacea
G ROUND COVE RS
Gymea Lily Grevillea Gin Gin Gem Burrawang
Kidney Weed
Doryanthes excelsa Grevillea obtusifolia ‘Gin Gin Gem’ Macrozamia communis
Dichondra repens
Bird’s Nest Fern Hardenbergia Meema
Native Fuchsia Coastal Pink Pig Face Asplenium australiasicum Hardenbergia violacea ‘Meema’
GRO UN D
C OV ERS
Correa alba ‘Coastal Pink’ Carpobrotus glaucescens
Bottlebrush Scarlet Flame Native Fuchsia Yareena Myoporum
Creeping Boobialla
Callistemon viminalis ‘Scarlet Flame’ Correa reflexa Myoporum parvifolium ‘Yareena’
H ED G E
Myoporum parvifolium
HEDG E
Austromyrtus Blushing Beauty Long-leaf Wax Flower
Wonga Wonga Vine Headache Vine
C LI MB ER S
Philotheca myoporoides
CLI M BER S
Austromyrtus ‘Blushing Beauty’ Clematis glycinoides
Pandorea pandorana
Green John Bottlebrush
Grape Ivy
LOW HED GE
Callistemon viminalis ‘Green John’ False Sarsaparilla Lilly Pillly Allyns Magic
Hardenbergia violacea Acmena smithii ‘Allyns Magic’ Cissus rhombifolia
Grevillea Pink Pearl Lilly Pilly Tiny Trev
Grevillea ‘Pink Pearl’ Syzygium australe ‘Tiny Trev’
Bottlebrush Little John
LOW HED GE
Callistemon ‘Little John’
Westringia ‘Mundi’
Westringia fruticosa ‘Mundi’
Aussie Flat Bush
32
Rhagodia spinescens 337. LANDSCAPE DESIGN
(CONTINUED)
Native Grassland Plant Species – Sun Tolerant Species Native Grassland Plant Species – Shade Tolerant Species
Corymbia ficifolia Orange Splendour Swamp Foxtail Grass Purple Lea Dianella Breeze
ME D I UM G R A S S E S
Corymbia ficifolia ‘Orange Lilly Pilly Minor
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Acmena smithii ‘Minor’ Dianella caerulea ‘Breeze’
TREES
Splendour’ ‘Purple Lea’
ME D I UM G R A S S E S
Blueberry Ash Prima Donna Poa Eskdale Native Frangipani Dianella Ruby Green
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Poa labillardieri ‘Eskdale’ Hymenosporum flavum Dianella caerulea ‘Ruby Green’
TREES
‘Prima Donna’
Queensland Bottle Tree Kangaroo Paw Ruby Velvet Lomandra Nyalla
ACCE NT P L A NT I NG
Brachychiton rupestris Anigozanthos ‘Ruby Velvet’ Broad-leaved Palm Lily Lomandra longifolia ‘Nyalla’
Cordyline petiolaris
Chinaberry Knobby Club Rush
Ficinia nodosa Rough Tree Fern Dianella Aranda
Melia azedarach
Cyathea australis Dianella caerulea ‘Aranda’
L OW GRAS S E S
Dianella Lucia
ACCE NT P L ANT I NG
Grass Tree Blue Flax Lily Tasred Bird’s Nest Fern
Xanthorrhoea australis Dianella tasmanica ‘Tasred’ Dianella caerulea ‘Lucia’
L OW GRAS S E S
Asplenium australiasicum
Hairpin Banksia Lomandra Tanika Yalba Cogon Grass
Banksia spinulosa ‘Bush Candles’ Lomandra longifolia ‘Tanika’ Lilly Pilly Lilliput Imperata cylindrica ‘Yalba’
Syzygium paniculatum ‘Lilliput’
NSW Christmas Bush Fountain Grass
Kangaroo Grass
HE DGE
Ceratopetalum gummiferum Pennisetum alopecuroides
‘Alberys Red’ Themeda australis River Rose
‘Purple Lea’
Bauera rubioides
Grevillea Robyn Gordon Grevillea Bronze Rambler Fairy Fan Flower
G R OU ND COVE RS
Long-leaf Wax Flower
Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’ Grevillea ‘Bronze Rambler’ Scaevola aemula
Philotheca myoporoides
G RO UND COV ER S
H ED G E
Grevillea Poorinda Beauty Grevillea Royal Mantle Native Violet
LOW HED GE
Grevillea ‘Poorinda Beauty’ Grevillea ‘Royal Mantle’ Correa Dusky Bells Viola hederacea
Correa ‘Dusky Bells’
Bottlebrush White Anzac Native Daisy Kidney Weed
Callistemon citrinus ‘White Anzac’ Brachyscome multifida Native Thyme Dichondra repens
Prostanthera incisa
Kangaroo Grass
C LI MB ERS
LO W HED GE
Grevillea Old Gold Themeda Mingo
Grevillea ‘Old Gold’ Wonga Wonga Vine
Pandorea pandorana
Bottlebrush Little John Guinea Flower
C LI MB ER S
Callistemon viminalis ‘Little John’ Hibbertia scandens
False Sarsaparilla
Hardenbergia violacea
34 357. LANDSCAPE DESIGN
(CONTINUED)
Letterbox Fence M
Letterbox Fence Mounted
Letterbox Fence
Letterbox Mounted
Fence Mounted
7.1.5 FRONT GARDEN ELEMENTS Letterboxes
Driveway Driveway
& Paving &
Finishes
Paving–Finishes
Clay brick
– Clay
pavers
brick pavers
Letterboxes are a repeating element Letterbox – Fence Mounted
Driveways and pathways in the streetscape that should
• Driveway and pathway materials and colours compliment the fencing and landscape
should compliment the dwelling and front and not be dominating in the
garden materials and colours. streetscape.
• Refer to Council’s DCP for controls and • Letterboxes are to be in-line with
guidance on driveway materials. Australia Post size guidelines.
• The style, material and colour of
Examples of Acceptable Finishes letterboxes are to be in keeping with
the house and garden designs.
Letterbox
Milkcan - Regent 8421 Fence Mounted Milkcan - Regent 8421
Driveway – Colour through concrete • The letterbox should be White, Charcoal or Black Milkcan - Canterbury 8591
White, Charcoal or Black
incorporated into the design of the Milkcan - Regent 8421 White, Charcoal or Black
Milkcan - Can
front fence, be a pier or a box and MILKCAN White, Charcoal
Milkcan - Regent 8421 or Black
White,
Milkcan Charco
- Canterb
post letterbox with a maximum Regent 8421 White,
White, Charcoal Charcoal or Black
or Black
Driveway
Driveway
Driveway
Driveway
Driveway
Finishes
Finishes
Finishes
Finishes
Finishes
– Concrete
––Concrete
Concrete
– Concrete
– Concrete
Resurfacing
Resurfacing
Resurfacing
Resurfacing
Resurfacing height of 1.2m.
White, Charcoal o
HANSON IMAGECRETE HANSON IMAGECRETE HANSON IMAGECRETE HANSON IMAGECRETE HANSON IMAGECRETE
Aniseed Ebony Monument Iron Stone Raven
• Letterboxes must clearly display the
street number.
Austral - Austral - Austral - Austral - Austral - Austral - See below images for example styles for
Driveway – Concrete Resurfacing
London Bowral Blue
London Bowral Blue London BrahmanLondon
Granite Brahman GraniteLondon Chestnut London Chestnut
use in The Village by Mirvac.
Letterbox Fence Mounted
AVISTA AVISTA AVISTA AVISTA AVISTA
Charcoal Dark Charcoal Gunmetal Granite Chestnut Milkcan - Regent 8421
Driveway
Driveway
Driveway
& Paving
& Paving
& Paving
Finishes
Finishes
Finishes
– Clay
– Clay
–brick
Clay
brick
pavers
brick
pavers
pavers Letterbox
White, Fence
Charcoal or Black Mounted
MILKCAN
Milkcan - Canterbury 8591
SANDLEFORD
Milkcan - Monza 743 Milkcan - Monza 743 Sandleford -
Monza 743 White, Charcoal or Black Matilda
Matilda,
White, Charcoal or Black
Sandleford - Matilda Black or Rust
White, Charcoal,
White,
Letterbox Pillar
Sandleford - Matilda
Charcoal, Black or Rust
White, Charcoal,
Milkcan Black
- Monza 743 or Rust Milkcan
851 or- M
Avista-
Avista-
Avista- Gunmetal
Gunmetal
Gunmetal
Avista-
Avista-
Gunmetal Avista-
Avista-
GunmetalAvista- Granite
Granite
Granite
Avista-
Avista- Granite Avista-
Granite Avista-
Avista-
Chestnut
Chestnut
Chestnut
Avista-
Avista-
Chestnut
Chestnut White, Charcoal or BlackWhite, Charcoal or Black Milkcan
White, - MiltonBlack
Charcoal, R
Driveway and Path – Clay brick pavers White, Charcoal or Black Charcoal or
Avista-
Avista-
Avista-
Charcoal
Avista-
Charcoal
Avista-
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal Avista-
Avista-
Avista-
Driveway Dark
Driveway
DrivewayDark
DrivewayDark
Charcoal
Avista-
& Paving
&& Charcoal
Paving
& Charcoal
Avista-
Dark
PavingDark
PavingCharcoal
FinishesCharcoal
Finishes
Finishes
Finishes
– Clay
– Clay
––Clay
brick
Clay
brick
brick
pavers
brick
pavers
pavers
pavers Milkcan - Monza 743 Letterbox Pillar
Sandleford - Matilda
White, Charcoal, Black or Rust
Charcoal or Black
White, Charcoal or Black Milkcan - Milton
Charcoal or Bla
AUSTRAL AUSTRAL AUSTRAL AUSTRAL AUSTRAL
London Bowral Blue London Brahman Granite London Chestnut Earth Slate Earth Taupe
AustralAustral
- Austral
- - AustralAustral
- Austral
- - AustralAustral
- Austral
- - Milkcan - Regent 8421 MILKCAN MILKCAN
Milkcan --Canterbury
Sandleford 8591
LondonLondon
Bowral
London
Bowral
BlueBowral
BlueBlue LondonLondon
Brahman Brahman
London GraniteGranite
Brahman Granite LondonLondon
Chestnut
London
Chestnut
Austral - Chestnut
Austral - AustralMilkcan
- - Regent 8421
Austral - White, Charcoal or Black Milkcan - Monza 743 Canterbury 8591 Matilda
White, Charcoal or Black Milton 851 Charcoal or Black
White, Charcoal or Black
PGH PGH PGH PGH White, Charcoal or Black Milkcan
White,-Charcoal,
CanterburyBlack8591
or Rust Milkcan - Milton 851
Earth Slate Earth Slate White, Charcoal
Earth Taupe Earthor Taupe
Black
Wirecut Peppercorn Wirecut Chestnut Wirecut Pompeii Wirecut Acorn White, Charcoal or Black Charcoal or Black
Milkcan - Madrid rendered Pillar Milkcan- Valencia Deluxe
Letterbox Pillar Letterbox Pillar
Milkcan - Madrid rendered Pillar Milkcan- Valencia Deluxe Letterbox Pillar
Milkcan - Camden Parcel + Mail
Charcoal Pillar
Charcoal or Black Pillar
PGHPGH
- PGH
- PGH
- - PGHPGH
- PGH- PGH
- - PGHPGH - PGH
- PGH - - PGHPGH
- PGH- PGH
- - Letterbox – Pier Charcoal or Black Pillar
Wirecut
Wirecut
Peppercorn
Wirecut
Wirecut
Peppercorn
Peppercorn
Peppercorn Wirecut
Wirecut Wirecut
Wirecut
chestnut
chestnutchestnut
chestnut Wirecut
WirecutWirecut
Pompeii
Wirecut
PompeiiPompeii
Pompeii Wirecut
Wirecut Wirecut
Wirecut
AcornAcorn
Acorn
Acorn
Sandleford - Matilda
Milkcan - Monza 743
AustralAustral
- Austral
- - AustralAustral
- Austral
- - White, Charcoal, Black or Rust Milkcan - Milton 851
Earth Slate
EarthEarth
SlateSlate Earth Taupe
EarthEarth
TaupeTaupe White, Charcoal or Black
Charcoal or Black
Milkcan - Monza 743 Milkcan Sandleford - Matilda
- Camden Parcel + Mail Milkcan - Austin Parcel + Mail Milkcan
Milkcan - Vienna
- Camden Parcel
Parcel + Mail
+ Mail Mailmaster - Moderna Milkcan - Camden
Milkcan - Madrid rendered Pillar Milkcan- Valencia Deluxe Milkcan - Madrid rendered PillarCharcoal, Black Milkcan-
MILKCAN
White, ValenciaPillar
MILKCAN
or Rust Charcoal Deluxe Milkcan - Madrid rendered
MILKCAN BlackPillar MILKCAN
PillarMilkcan Milkcan-
- Austin Parcel Valencia Deluxe
+ Mail MAILMASTER Milkcan - Vienna Parcel +Pillar
Mail
PGHPGH
- PGH- PGH
- - PGHPGH
- PGH- PGH
- -
White,orCharcoal Charcoal Pillar Milkcan Charcoal
- Milton 851 Pillar Charcoal Charcoal
Sandstock
Sandstock
Sandstock
Antique
Sandstock
Antique
Greenway
Antique
Antique
Greenway
Greenway
Greenway
Sandstock
Sandstock
Sandstock
Antique
Sandstock
Antique
Chisholm
Antique
Antique
Chisholm
Chisholm
Chisholm Charcoal Black Pillaror Black Camden Charcoal or Black
Valencia Pillar
Deluxe Madrid rendered Austin
Pillar Charcoal or Black Pillar
Moderna Black Pillar
Parcel + Mail Charcoal or Charcoal
Pillar or Black Parcel + Mail
Charcoal Pillar Black Pillar Charcoal Pillar
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