the design essentials - Stockland

THE DESIGN ESSENTIALSBuildingSetbacksBuildingOrientationGlazing to theStreetFront FaçadeArticulationFront DoorFront PatioSecondary StreetFaçadeArticulationExternal WallFinishesRoof FormBuilding setbacks must comply with the approved Townsville CityCouncil Building Envelope and Driveway Access Plan for your lot.To best capture prevailing breezes and for optimum solar orientationthe majority of the living areas must be constructed along thenorthern or eastern side of the dwelling or a combination of both.Note: The approved Townsville City Council Building Envelope andDriveway Access Plan for your lot provides advice on theconstruction of a climatically responsive dwelling.The façade area (excluding the garage door) facing a street or publicarea is to include sufficient glazing (min 10%) to allow for passivesurveillance.Walls may be up to 7.5m long before a change in setback and eaveline of at least 450mm is required.Stockland reserve the right to ensure there is not repetition of thesame façade within two houses either side and directly opposite onthe same street.A feature door of a minimum of 1.2m wide is required unless there ishighlight windows/louvers above or beside the door.Full width or large front patios of a dwelling are encouraged as theyprovide the following benefits:Encourages use of the front yard;Encourages interaction with the wider community and surveillance ofthe street;Street appeal of the dwelling;At a minimum:The primary entry is to incorporate a covered entry.The entry roof and floor area must be at least 6m², with a minimumdepth of 1.5m.Walls may be up to 7.5m long before a change in setback and eaveline of at least 450mm or feature element is required.Homes are to be constructed to reflect contemporary architectureand have regard to the climatic conditions of the area and theestate's unique location.Unfinished 'commons' bricks must not be used.A minimum of 2 materials or 2 colours are to be used to the front andsecondary street façades with no one material/colour being morethan 80% of a façade area. (For clarity, the garage door and roof isnot counted in the assessment of the materials or colours)Roofing must be of a scale and form representative of contemporaryarchitecture.30 degrees is the maximum pitch for any hip or gable roof. (Minimumis 24 degrees)