Introduction

In order to ensure the attainment of a minimum standard and to encourage home design excellence at The Grove at Ashby , these guidelines set out the minimum standards and conditions under which residential development within the estate will normally be approved.

Building Plan Approval

Two full sets of plans and specifications must be submitted to The Grove at   Ashby Project Managers (Satterley Property Group – PO Box 410 South Perth 6151) prior to any plans submitted to the Shire of Wanneroo under the normal building approval procedure.

The Project Managers will peruse such plans for compliance with the Restrictive Covenants and Development Conditions and Building Guidelines and if considered to comply will return an approved set of plans to the applicant.

Development

NO development is to be commenced on any lot without the plans and specifications having been approved in writing as set out above.

Housing Design Styles

In an endeavour to obtain and maintain high standards within the sub-division, with a mixture of quality homes, the developers of

The Grove at Ashby

Dwelling

The minimum floor area of a dwelling is 150 square metres.   The floor area is measured exclusive of external walls, carports, garages, verandahs and other unenclosed areas

Carports

All dwellings constructed must incorporate a minimum of a double carport or double garage, and comprise the same materials as the residence.

Materials

Walls:

All external walls must be constructed, unless otherwise approved, with concrete, clay bricks, limestone or similar material finished in face brickwork or render.

Roofing:

Clay or concrete tiles or colourbond metal roofing are acceptable.   Main portion of roof to be a minimum of 24 degrees and 43 minutes roof pitch.

Driveways:

Each dwelling is to be provided with a driveway and crossover to be completed at the same time as the residence and before occupation.   Maximum width of driveway shall be 6m and shall be no closer that 0.6m from any side boundary.   All driveways must comprise brick paving.

Roofs

All roofs to have a minimum roof pitch of 24 degrees and 43 minutes excluding any part of the roof which covers verandah areas.

Outbuildings

Outbuildings greater than 20 square metres in floor area must be constructed in the same materials to match the main building. Sheds and other outbuildings with a floor area of less than 20 square metres may be approved if constructed in materials other than zincalume and other reflective finishes which are prohibited.

Fencing

All boundary fencing between adjoining allotments must generally be NOT LESS THAN 1800mm high and comprise either:-

(a) masonry or brick; or

(b) capped and painted on both sides in colours specified by the Transferor and constructed of materials known as colourbond, super six fibre cement or Hardifence.

If the land is serviced by and abuts a rear access lane, a fence extending forward of the building frontage setback is permitted where it:-

•  is constructed of the same materials as the walls of the dwelling or is an open timber picket fence; or

•  has a maximum solid height of 750mm and a maximum overall height of 1750mm.

Fencing to a property boundary where provided by the developer is not to be altered in any way.   In the event of damage the lot owner shall repair in the same style and colour as provided.   In the event of failure by the lot owner to repair the fence the developer may do so and reclaim the cost from the lot owner.

All fencing should be covered under your household insurance policy.

Site Levels

The general level of the site may not be altered.   On all lots the finished site level must not be raised by more than 0.5 metre by either earthworks or imported fill and any boundary retaining walls necessitated by such alteration of levels shall be installed at the homebuilder's cost.

Air Conditioning/Solar Hot Water Units

Air conditioning units may not protrude significantly above the ridgeline of the dwelling, they must be of similar colour to the roof and may not be located on the font elevation.   Solar hot water units must be integrated with and match the roof profile of the dwelling.

Rubbish Disposal Containers

Must be screened from public view

Commercial Vehicles

Commercial vehicles with an aggregate weight greater than 3.5 tonnes or height greater than 2.0 metres, including caravans etc must not be parked or stored on a property unless contained within double carport/garage or screened from public view.

Use of Property

The carrying out of any repairs or restoration of any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft or any other vehicle is prohibited unless screened from public view.

Washing Lines

All washing lines must be screened from the street.

Other

The completed residence must not be used for display purposes without the written approval of the Seller or its agent.