RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL PROCEDURE

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1 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL PROCEDURE 1. Prior to the commencement on any lot, of any building work whatsoever, including outbuildings, fencing, external renovations, air-conditioners or any other structure, plans and specifications describing the proposed works in respect of that Lot shall be submitted to Cedar Woods Properties Limited for approval. 2. Each submission shall include the following: a) completed Application for Building Approval Form b) completed Design Information Form; c) completed Design Checklist Form; and d) one (1) complete sets of plans, specifications and structural footing details (AHD levels must be noted on the site plan). 3. The plans will then either be approved by Cedar Woods Properties Limited or the owner/builder will be advised to contact Cedar Woods or its representative to discuss any amendments required prior to re-submission for final approval. 4. The owner/builder will be advised of approval by letter. A copy of the approval will then need to be forwarded to the Town of Port Hedland by the owner/builder. The Town of Port Hedland will then process the plans in accordance with the requirements of the Building Codes of Australia and, if required, the Town of Port Hedland s Town Planning Scheme. 5. Any alterations or additions to the approved plans which affect the external design of any structure will need to be submitted to Cedar Woods Properties Limited for approval. If further information is required, please contact Cedar Woods Properties Limited on (08) Send Building Plans to: Cedar Woods Properties Limited PO BOX 788 WEST PERTH 6872 These guidelines are current at the date of printing. The Vendor and its agents reserve the right to vary the above procedure without notice.

2 APPLICATION FORM - BUILDING APPROVAL In accordance with the conditions of the Elements Design Guidelines and the Contract of Sale entered into with Flametree Property Pty Ltd, I hereby seek approval to the design and materials proposed to be used for the building as set out hereunder: Date Name of Applicant (please print) SITE DETAILS Lot No. Street Name Lot Type: Standard / Corner Lot OWNER Name Telephone Postal Address Address BUILDER Company Telephone Builder s Contact Telephone Address Address DRAWING CHECKLIST All plan drawings shall include a north point and scale bar. Cedar Woods may request additional information or clarification to support the application. Plan Included (Y/N) Drawing Reference No. Site Plan 1:200 minimum Floor Plan(s) 1:100 minimum Elevations 1:100 minimum Material & Schedule Landscape Plan 1:200 minimum Breeze Diagram 1:100 minimum ELEMENTS Building Approval Application Form Page 2

3 DESIGN INFORMATION ROOF MATERIAL Note: The Design Guidelines requires the roof material must be corrugated metal sheets in the colorbond colours: surfmist, dune, evening haze, shale grey, classic cream and paperbark only. WALL MATERIAL Note: The Design Guidelines requires the front facade to be built predominantly of the materials listed in the Design Guidelines and must include at least one other material (exclusive of glazing, downpipes and garage door). The second material must comprise at least 10% of the surface area of thefront façade. EXTERNAL JOINERY HOT WATER SYSTEM Note : The Design Guidelines require Hot Water Systems to have a minimum 5 star energy rating. Solar Electric ELEMENTS Building Approval Application Form Page 3

4 DESIGN GUIDELINES CHECKLIST The following checklist must be completed and submitted to Cedar Woods with your plans for approval. Please complete the checklist by placing a cross [X] in the appropriate box. CLIMATE YES NO A minimum eave overhang of 800mm and minimum depth of than 2400mm Ventilation to all roof spaces A minimum habitable room ceiling height of 2700mm A roof which is visible from the street with a pitch of not less than 12 degrees, excluding a roof to a veranda or a curved or skillion roof At least one operable window/opening on each external wall to habitable rooms Ceiling fans in all habitable rooms installed with a minimum of 250mm clearance to the underside of the ceiling and a safe height above floor level Installing reflective sisalation under roof sheeting to all outdoor living/alfresco areas. This does not apply to eaves and shading devices over windows. All windows having a minimum 50% as operable area A duo-pitch hip or gable roof form with a minimum roof pitch of 12 degrees. Minor roofs may use alternative forms such as low pitched skillion roofs, flat roofs and curved roof forms subject to design merit; Homes designed to ensure breeze paths not exceeding a total length of 15m through a maximum of 3 windows, doors or other openings. Breeze paths must not crank more than 35 degrees in their passage through the house plan. Breeze paths to be clearly noted and dimensioned on a breeze diagram to accompany the application for Developer Endorsement HOUSE DESIGN YES NO A roof made of corrugated metal sheets in the colorbond colours: surfmist, dune, evening haze, shale grey, classic cream and paperbark only. The primary facade incorporating light and neutral colours for the primary material of the dwelling and from the colour palette provided in the Elements Design Guidelines. Dark and/or bright colours are not permitted. The entry door is visible from the street Pedestrian access provided by way of a path or similar structure from the front door of the dwelling to the driveway or to the kerb or footpath Windows to habitable rooms as major openings which are visible from the street and public open space No meter box on the front façade ELEMENTS Building Approval Application Form Page 4

5 No external roller shutter screens to any window that faces a street The finished level of the lot after the completion of a dwelling on it, is the same as the level of the lot that existed prior to when the construction of a dwelling on the lot commenced The ground floor level is the higher of, 10.3 metres above the Australian Height Datum and the level of the Property that existed prior to when the construction of a dwelling on the Property commenced and within 450mm of the post finished subdivision lot level. A carport that accommodates not less than two vehicles and with an area of not less than 30 square metres A carport that is incorporated under the main roof of the residence unless the lot has a secondary frontage to a public road and the access and egress to and from the garage or carport is solely to and from that secondary public road A carport that has a roof pitch which is the same as the roof pitch of the main residential dwelling on the Property A carport that is constructed from the same materials as the residence A driveway for motor vehicle access which is made from in situ exposed aggregate concrete or any other material approved in writing by the Seller. If the Property is situated on a corner with multiple street frontages, the dwelling must addresses both street frontages. If the Property is situated on a corner with multiple street frontages, the dwelling must incorporates at least one window from a habitable room addressing the secondary street frontage. If the Property is situated on a corner with multiple street frontages, the dwelling must incorporates substantially the same building materials in the walls, windows and roof which address the secondary street frontage as are incorporated on the walls, windows and roof which addresses the primary frontage. The front door must not be accessed from within the carport or garage. All vehicles, including cars, boats, trailers and caravans must be accommodated within the property boundary. Dwellings without walls built along the side boundary with a nil setback as it reduces breeze circulation. Separate vehicle and pedestrian access and ensure each is clearly distinguishable. Utilising a mix of materials, colours and textures which corresponds to surface changes, internal layout and feature elements. Lots with the finish any wall built up to the boundary, with a nil setback, to match the finish of the main dwelling. Outdoor living areas with a minimum depth of 2.4m and accessed from an internal living area. Outdoor living areas constructed of the same or complimentary materials as the main dwelling. A front door or front door assembly designed with a window light and be side ELEMENTS Building Approval Application Form Page 5

6 hinged to allow for a security screen to be installed Air conditioning systems are inverter split systems where air conditioning is installed No air conditioning units to external areas are included Hot water systems are located as close as possible to the area of most use Builders are to maintain a waste management programme for construction FENCES YES NO Dividing boundary fences to be constructed 1800mm high above finished lot level and constructed of Stratco Good Neighbour Fencing (Region D) in the Stratco colour Marsh. Where provided, side boundary fencing forward of the building line is to be a maximum height of 1.2m and constructed of the same material and colour as the dividing boundary fences. Gates and returns constructed of the same material and colour as the dividing boundary fences. Primary Street setback area contains preferably no fencing or where desired the fence is no higher than 1.2m. Fencing along lot boundaries abutting secondary streets is a maximum of 1.8m above finished lot level and 50% visually permeable above 1.2m from finished lot level for the forward most 15.0m of the boundary and constructed in a material approved in writing by the Seller. Fencing along lot boundaries abutting public open space or drainage swales is a maximum of 1.8m above finished lot level and 50% visually permeable above 1.2m from finished lot level for the forward most 15.0m of the boundary and constructed in a material approved in writing by the Seller. Fencing within the primary street setback area constructed of tubular fencing with a top rail and vertical balusters, or any other material approved in writing by the Seller only. No fencing within the primary street setback area. EXTERNAL WORKS YES NO Any externally mounted air-conditioning, evaporative cooling unit or any other plant and equipment including any solar hot water system or solar panels must be constructed in a similar colour as the predominant colour of the roofing material on which the unit or device is mounted. Any externally mounted air-conditioning, evaporative cooling unit or device or any other plant and equipment including any solar hot water system or solar panels which has its highest point higher than the peak ridge of the roof of the main building on the Property must be concealed from view of any street. ELEMENTS Building Approval Application Form Page 6

7 Any outbuilding(s) with galvanised iron, timber or unpainted fibrous cement walls, except for sheds which have a floor area of less than 8 m 2, must not be visible from any street. Any outbuilding(s) with a floor area of more than 8m 2 must be located within the building envelope and constructed of the same materials in the same colours as the main dwelling constructed on the Property. Any pergola(s), alfresco area(s) and/or external area(s) must be constructed of the same materials in the same colours as the dwelling constructed on the property. Any clothes hoist or clothesline or area used for clothes drying or airing must be screened from view from any street. No two way radio or other aerial, any satellite dish or any other media or electronic communication aerial or device is visible from the street. No piped, reticulated or wired services are visible from any street. No refuse or bin storage area(s) is visible from any street. No signage is permitted on your lot or adjacent street reserve other than signs provided by Cedar Woods. No real estate for sale signs are permitted on the lot until the dwelling is constructed. Lighting selected and located to minimise disturbance and glare to adjoining properties. Include a water wise garden planting, landscaping and street tree planting in accordance with the Elements landscape guidelines and rebate scheme. Installation of water wise and/or programmable reticulation; Lawn to verge areas and encourage the reticulation and maintenance of verges and street trees; To facilitate installation of landscaping and reticulation you are requested to install a 90mm PVC duct under the driveway and clearly marked for irrigation pipes only. I acknowledge that the above information is true and correct Name Position Signature Date ELEMENTS Building Approval Application Form Page 7