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These Guidelines are intended to augment the Protective Covenants bound to each title in the Estate. The Guidelines will assist to maintain the quality standards of homes at Belvedere Hills in Hocking, thereby enhancing the investment of every resident.
The design of Belvedere Hills Estate combined with the Protective Covenants and these Design Guidelines are together intended to facilitate the creation of a strong sense of local identity within the development.
Compliance with the guidelines will allow properties to be developed in a consistent manner throughout the subdivision. The value of your investment should be enhanced by the consistent quality.
It is intended housing be developed to create a relatively intimate, neighbourhood character. Dwellings should be orientated towards the street whilst having regard for the design and layout of adjoining dwellings.
In terms of style, the intention of these guidelines is to provide for a mix, allowing for freedom of expression within a unifying set of parameters including site-planning controls, building form and materials.
Principal matters to be considered with a view to developing appropriately in the context of adjoining development include: building siting, landscaping, overs-shadowing and overlooking. If incorporated as part of the design process, consideration of these matters should contribute to the harmony and liveability of the location.
These guidelines apply to all lots within the Stage 6 development.
The guidelines should be read in conjunction with the current City of Wanneroo Town Planning Scheme, any relevant planning policies and the Residential Planning Codes (R Codes).
All building plans must be approved by the Developer (Benchmark Projects, Brett Chivers, PO Box 6645, East Perth WA 6892, phone 9225 4255) to verify compliance with the Protective Covenants and these guidelines prior to being submitted to the City of Wanneroo for a builder's license.
No development is to be commenced on any lot without the plans having been approved in writing by the Developer.
As the owner your amenity and investment will be protected by the application of these guidelines.
All lots zoned R20 shall only be used for the erection of a permanent single residential dwelling. Lots zoned R40 may have up to two dwellings per lot subject to the approval of the relevant planning agencies. Each dwelling shall be developed in general accordance with the following guidelines.
Front setbacks shall be in accordance with the R Codes and any applicable Town Planning Scheme Requirements. In general the minimum front setback is encouraged. The front elevation of the building is required to articulated, that is increased setbacks for parts of the dwelling. Side and rear setbacks are to be in accordance with the requirements of the R Codes.
All dwellings constructed must incorporate a double garage with a roller or tilt type door.
To minimise the extent of frontage attributed to parking structures the maximum width (internal dimension) of any parking structure is 7.0 metres i.e. nominally a double garage. Dispensation may be given by the Developer for a triple garage on wide lots where the garage structure is articulated and the street elevation is not compromised.
The objective with fencing is to provide a degree of uniformity throughout the estate and thereby avoid an untidy mix of various fence standards, colours and types. Fencing may comprise brick, limestone or colour bond.
Where Colourbond type fencing is used it shall be constructed using "Harvest" coloured "Colourbond" with matching capping. Where brick or limestone fencing is used it shall be to face brick quality. Any fencing between the residence and the side boundary and that is visible from the street shall be constructed from the same materials as the residence and should match the appearance of the residence.
Fencing exceeding 0.8m height shall not extend forward of the residence building line and where constructed shall not extend to within 2m from the front boundary. The front boundary of the lot shall not be fenced.
Any fencing constructed by the developer shall not be altered, removed or damaged in any way.
Super Six/fibre cement/Hardifence type fencing is not permitted.
All dwellings should address the street in terms of appearance and design. This means the front door of the dwelling, and windows to habitable rooms should face the street in a traditional design manner. Incorporating these requirements will result in a positive interface with the street, and the opportunity for casual surveillance and security.
Building form is required to be articulated, that is, broken into distinct visual elements at the front of the dwelling. To achieve this, projections integral to the design and style of the dwelling such as verandas, awnings and canopies are encouraged.
The appearance of dwellings should be detailed to provide a degree of richness and variety, including colour and texture of materials. This should ensure the creation of pleasant, interesting streetscapes.
The minimum roof pitch shall be 22.5 degrees, with shallower pitches permitted for elements such as verandas, awnings and canopies. All roofs should preferably incorporate eaves and overhangs for the purpose of providing some window shading.
Flat roofs may be permitted provided they are hidden behind parapet walls.
Large expanses of uninterrupted roof fronting the street shall be avoided. The use of gables and similar roof features can significantly improve the front elevation of a house.
Exterior walls of dwellings facing the street or public areas are required to use face bricks or a natural finish including stone, limestone or rammed earth, or can be painted or coloured render.
The use of a combination of finishes is also encouraged for the purpose of achieving a degree of individuality and interest. In this regard, the use of light weight cladding including: weatherboards, fibre cement panels or corrugated metal sheeting (custom or mini orb) for minor portions or features within elevations is permitted.
Colorbond metal sheeting and tile roofs are acceptable. Zincalume sheeting will not be permitted as the reflective qualities can impact upon neighbouring lots.
Air-conditioning units shall be located in a manner to ensure they are screened from the street and from public spaces and do not interfere with neighbours amenity. Air- conditioning units shall be painted (or consist of coloured materials) to match the roof colour.
The preferred location for TV antennas is within the roof space of a dwelling. If this is not possible, the antenna should be located behind the main ridgeline of the roof.
Similarly, satellite dishes and solar hot water systems shall be located behind the main ridgeline of the roof, and in a position where their visibility from streets, and open space areas is minimised.
The City of Wanneroo should also be consulted to determine whether planning approval is required for the erection of any roof top services.
Removal or lopping of street trees installed by the developer is only permitted when necessary for the construction of a dwelling or the safety of the occupants.
Where the Developer does not install the front landscaping, landscaping between the road kerb and the front of the house, and side verge where applicable shall be completed within 6 months of Practical Completion of the main residence.
Rubbish disposal Containers shall be screened or stored from public view.
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