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FENCING & LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES PROCESS

STEP 1Identify the fencing and landscape requirements as detailed in the Macarthur Heights Fencing and Landscape Guidelines.

STEP 2Construct the fencing and landscaping for your lot consistent with the Macarthur Heights Fencing and Landscape Guidelines.

STEP 3Some lots may be eligible to receive a “landscaping rebate”. Check your land contract to see if you are eligible. If so, on the completion of your house, fencing and landscaping, and within 24 months of settlement, submit your application to the UrbanGrowth NSW Project Review Panel.

HELP IS AT HANDOn the inside back page you will find the Macarthur Heights guidelines checklist.

If you or your builder require advice or would like to discuss your concept plans before submitting to Council for approval please do not hesitate to contact:

Landcom Design Review Coordinator Phone: (02) 9841 8665 Email: [email protected]

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MACARTHUR HEIGHTS MASTERPLAN

LEGEND

BRICK/ RENDERED PIER & INFILL FRONT FENCE 1200mm high brick/rendered pillar with metal palisade infill

panels required along University Drive & Goldsmith Avenue

REAR LANEWAY BOUNDARY FENCE 1800mm high hardwood picket fence

SIDE AND REAR BOUNDARY FENCE 1800mm high hardwood lapped fencing

RIPARIAN EDGE BOUNDARY FENCE 1200mm high ball tube powder coated fencing. To be applied

to top of rock retaining walls where the fall exceeds 1000mm

(location indicative only).

COLLECTOR ROAD University Drive & Goldsmith Avenue

PEDESTRIAN LINK ACCESS

Landcom has developed Fencing and Landscape Guidelines for Macarthur Heights because we are conscious of the importance of building well landscaped homes and quality fencing in our new communities. Well landscaped streets help create a sense of place and are generally most attractive. Guidelines help you:

• Create consistency in street frontage and landscape character.

• Clearly define lot boundary, street edges and private space in key locations by using appropriate fencing and landscaping.

• Add value to your home and the suburb.


DESIGN GUIDELINES

Brick or rendered pier & railing fence

Consistent dense hedge row

Turf

LEGEND

Side & rear boundary fence

LANDSCAPE:• 2 x advanced trees in the front yard (minimum pot

size of 25L). See plant species guide on page 8.

• 1 x advanced street tree is provided in the verge in front of each lot. Any street tree damaged or removed must be satisfactorily replaced with a similar advanced specimen.

• Consistent dense hedge row at a minimum mature height of 1.0m to be provided along the front boundary.

• All shrubs to be planted in suitably mulched and edged garden beds, turf to other unpaved areas of the site.

• To maximise the opportunity for landscaping within the front setback, driveway is to be no more than 5.0m wide at the front boundary, and total garage door width to any street frontage is not to exceed 5.0m.

LETTER BOX:• Provide brick or rendered 1.2m high letter box pier

and standard letter box. Refer guidelines page 7.

DRIVEWAY:• Driveway crossing between the street and the

property boundary must be constructed in plain uncoloured concrete, maximum 5.0m wide.

• Bin storage is to be located behind gate on driveway side where possible. Bin storage and services are not to be visible from the street.

• Other planting must be provided within the front yard, including beside the driveway and paths.

FENCING: • Front fence: Any front fence is to be a brick or

rendered pier with metal palisade infill, approx 1.2m high. Refer to fencing details page 6. A front fence is required on some lots – see masterplan page 3.

• Front retaining walls: a retaining wall within the front yard area up to 0.6m high may be constructed where necessary. Refer to retaining wall guidelines page 5.

• Side and rear boundary fence: 1.8m high lapped timber fence to be set back at least 1.0m behind nearest front corner of the house. Refer to Fencing Guidelines page 6.

• Any fencing along the side boundary (forward of the building line) should be consistent with the style of the front fence. A consistent dense hedge row may also be provided.

• Corner lots (including those adjoining pedestrian links): 1.8m high fence along the secondary frontage of a corner lot may not extend more than 50% the length of the lot.

RETAINING WALL OPTIONS Where a retaining wall is required on sloping front yards throughout the estate there are several guidelines and options to be considered to ensure consistency.

Option 1: Provide a retaining wall on the boundary of the lot at a maximum height of 0.6m, front yard is then sloped up to house level. Any front fence should be on top of the retaining wall. Construction and finishing to be in accordance with ‘Brick or rendered pier and infill front fence type’ (refer page 6). To ensure consistency, the front retaining walls are to complement the brick or render of the residence.

Option 2: Two retaining walls at a maximum height of 0.6m each at the front of the lot to provide a more level front yard area. The second wall should be setback at a minimum gap of 0.5m from the first retaining wall on the boundary. Any front fence should be on top of the front retaining wall. To ensure consistency, the front retaining walls are to complement the brick or render of the residence.

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SLOPING FRONT YARDS• A retaining wall on a front boundary and within front yard area is to be a maximum height of 0.6m.

• The retaining wall should complement the predominant render or brick of the front facade of each individual dwelling.

• A front fence (if required) and planting on top of the front retaining wall or dense hedge planting will be required to further define front boundary.

Side & rear boundary fence:

Lapped & capped hardwood fence

Brick or rendered pier & infill front fence

Letter Box: 1200mm high letter box pillar

Side & rear fencing: set back 1000mm behind front corner of house

2 x advanced trees: refer to planting schedule

Consistent dense hedge row: at a minimum of 1000mm

Driveway Crossing: To be uncoloured concrete

Bin storage & Services: Not to be visible from street

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FENCING TYPOLOGIES

BRICK OR RENDERED PIER & INFILL FRONT FENCE ALONG UNIVERSITY DRIVE & GOLDSMITH AVENUE • Fence to be a maximum height of 1.2m.

• Letter box pier to abut driveway on the inside driveway edge.

• Piers to be spaced at a maximum of 2.0m apart from their respective internal edges.

• Plinth walls are nominal 200mm above the surface area (except where they form a retaining wall).

• Provide a 50mm clearance from the top finished level of the plinth and fence infill panel.

REAR LANEWAY BOUNDARY FENCE • Fence to be a maximum height of 1.8m.

• Standing piers are 230mm square.

• Minimum 3 brick piers will be required per lot, one on each side boundary and one adjacent to the driveway.

• Timber palisade panels shall be 1.8m in height with a nominal 100mm slat and 50mm spacing.

• Gates are to be consistent to the overall finish and dimensions of the fence.

LETTER BOX GUIDELINES • A Letter ILO Post box pier is required on each residential lot within the estate, as illustrated below.

• The material of the Letter ILO Post box pier is to complement a predominant render or brick of the front facade of each individual dwelling, and match any front fence that is provided. It should be built to the dimensions shown.

• Letter box piers should abut the driveway on the inside driveway edge.

SIDE & REAR BOUNDARY FENCE • Timber lapped fencing to be a maximum height of 1.8m.

• Where fence is erected on a retaining wall, steel posts which key into the retaining wall are required.

• Palings to overlap a minimum of 25mm each side.

Note: Side and rear boundary fencing along pedestrian links are to be treated as per corner lots to increase surveillance along the link.

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Hedge growth within lot boundary

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PLANTING SPECIES LIST

The planting species list is provided as a guide when selecting the best species for your lot. It is important that these species are considered to ensure a consistent landscape treatment throughout the estate and also ensure an attractive landscape treatment for each lot. Alternative species of similar character may be considered.

FENCING & LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES CHECKLIST

This checklist may be useful when designing your landscaping and applying for your rebate if you are eligible.

Latin Name Common Name

Acmena smithii* Lillypilly

Agonis flexuosa* Western Australian myrtle

Banksia integrifolia Coastal banksia

Ceratopetalum gummiferum* NSW Christmas bush

Hymenosporum flavum* Native frangipani

Elaeocarpus reticulatus* Blueberry ash

Melia azedarach* Australian white cedar

Tristaniopsis laurina* Water gum

Waterhousia floribunda* Weeping lilly pilly

ADVANCED TREE SPECIES LIST


Acmena smithii ‘minor’* Dwarf lilly pilly

Callistemon citrinus* Lemon scented bottlebrush

Doryanthes exelsa* Gymea lilly

Gardenia florida* Gardenia

Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’* Grevillea

Melaleuca hypericifolia* Hillock bush

Murraya paniculata* Orange Jasmine

Syzgium cascade* Weeping lilly pilly

Westringia fruiticosa* Coastal rosemary

HEDGING/SHRUBS SPECIES LIST


Brachyscome multifida* Cut-leaf daisy

Dianella longifolia var.longifolia* Blue flax-lilly

Hardenbergia violacea* Happy wanderer

Hibbertia scandens Climbing Guinea flower

Liriope muscari ‘Evergreen giant’* Evergreen giant

Lomandra longifolia ‘Tanika’* Spiny-head mat-rush

Trachelospermum jasminoides Chinese star jasmine

Tradescantia pallida Purple heart

Xerochrysum bracteatum* Paper daisy

GROUNDCOVERS & GRASSES

PLANTING BETWEEN RETAINING WALL AND FENCE


Acmena smithii ‘hot flush’* Small Leafed Lilly Pilly

Acmena smithii ‘Sublime’* Sublime Lilly Pilly

Banksia spinulosa* Hairpin Banksia

Callistemon ‘Western Glory’* Bottlebrush

Dodonaea viscosa ‘Purpurea’* Sticky Hop Bush

Grevillea gaudichaudii* Ground Cover Grevillea

Tristaniopsis laurina* Water Gum

Grevillea juniperus ‘Pink Lady’* Juniper Grevillea ‘Pink Lady’

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1. Landscaping • 2 x advanced trees in the front yard (minimum pot size of 25L). See plant species guide on page 8.

• Consistent dense hedge row at a minimum mature height of 1.0m: to be provided along the front boundary.

• Other planting must be provided within the front yard, including beside the driveway and paths.

• All shrubs to be planted in suitably mulched and edged garden beds, turf to other unpaved areas of the site.

• To maximise the opportunity for landscaping within the front setback, driveway is to be no more than 5.0m at the front boundary, and total garage door width to any street frontage is not to exceed 5.0m.

2. Letterbox • Provide brick or rendered 1.2m high letter box pier and standard letter box. Refer guidelines page 7.

3. Driveway • Driveway crossing between the street and the property boundary must be constructed in plain uncoloured concrete, maximum 5.0m wide.

• Bin storage is to be located behind gate, on driveway side where possible. Bin storage and services are not to be visible from the street.

4. Fencing • Front fence: Any front fence is to be a brick or rendered pier with metal palisade infill, approx 1.2m high. Refer to fencing details page 6. A front fence is required on some lots – see masterplan page 3.

• Front retaining walls: a retaining wall within the front yard area up to 0.6m high may be constructed where necessary. Refer to retaining wall guidelines page 5.

• Side and rear boundary fence: 1.8m high hardwood lapped timber fence to be set back at least 1.0m behind nearest front corner of the house. Refer to Fencing Guidelines page 6.

• Any fencing along the side boundary (forward of the building line) should be consistent with the style of the front fence. A consistent dense hedge row may also be provided.

• Corner lots (including those adjoining pedestrian links): 1.8m high fence along the secondary frontage of a corner lot may not extend more than 50% the length of the lot.

*Australian native Species


CLAIMING YOU $5,000 FENCING & LANDSCAPING* REBATE

NOTES

FINAL INSPECTION REQUESTTo claim your rebate, simply meet the following requirements within 24 months from the date of settlement of your land purchase:

• Meet the conditions of the Contract for Sale of Land issued by Landcom.

• Complete your fencing and landscaping in accordance with the Macarthur Heights Fencing and Landscaping Guidelines.

When you are ready to apply for your rebate, please complete this ‘Final Inspection Request’ and send to:

The Macarthur Heights Design Review Coordinator PO Box 237 Parramatta NSW 2124

The Macarthur Heights Design Review Coordinator will then arrange for an inspection of your fencing and landscaping to confirm compliance within 7 days. Once compliance is confirmed, Landcom will process your rebate and forward a cheque to the address below. If your fencing and landscaping does not comply, the Macarthur Heights Design Review Coordinator will contact you to provide advice for improvement.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Lot No. Street No.

Street Name: Suburb: Campbelltown

Your Name:

Current Postal Address:

Phone: Home Work Mobile

Email:

CHECKLIST (PLEASE TICK)

Front yard fencing and landscaping is completed

I have checked my Contract for Sale of Land issued by Landcom and I am eligible to claim a $5000 Fencing and Landscaping Rebate.

I confirm that my front yard fencing and landscaping are complete in accordance with the conditions of my Contract for the Sale of Land and I now wish to claim the Fencing and Landscaping Rebate of $5,000. Please inspect my fencing and landscaping for compliance.

Signature: Date: / /

*Subject to terms of Contract for Sale of Land.

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Sales Centre: Corner of University Drive and Milky Way, Campbelltown

Printed July 2015. LCM2943

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