Weemala at the Lake

WEEMALA AT THE LAKE

DESIGN REVIEW PANEL APPLICATION
About this form

This form is to be used to obtain design approval from the Weemala at the Lake Design Review Panel (DRP) for any development within the Weemala at the Lake Development. By the contract of sale, you must submit this application and obtain design approval prior to lodging a Complying Development Application or a Development Application with Lake Macquarie City Council.

All designers architects and home builders should be aware of the 'Weemala at the Lake - Building Design Guidelines'. Compliance with the guidelines will ensure that the resulting development can be endorsed by the DRP.

As the developer, Greencapital Group does not warrant that Council will approve or refuse any house plan, even if the DRP approves your design.

You should also be aware of the covenants on the title of your land as these may also affect your design.

Please note that the typical assessment time frame is 7 business days.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Applicant Details

Persons/ Company applying for a Design Review
Applicant: *

Individual Company
Company Name (if applicable) *
Company ABN *
Applicant Name/ Contact person if company *

Prefix First Name Last Name
Postal address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Suburb State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Phone Number *
E-mail *
Applicant's relationship with the property or the owner: *

Applicant is the property owner Builder/ Developer/ Contractor on behalf of owner
By placing my signature below I certify that I am the current owner of the property this DRP application relates to. *
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Property Details

Property relating to this design review application

Details of the property/ properties relevant to this application *

	Select	Lot	Section	DP	Street Number	Street Name
Property 1
Property 2
Property 3

Details of the property owner(s) *

	First Name	Last Name	Postal address	Contact number	Email
Owner 1
Owner 2
Owner 3

Details of the Proposed Development
Proposed development (Tick multiple boxes, if applicable) *

Detached dwelling Alterations to existing dwellings (Please specify) Additions to existing dwellings (Please specify) Carrying out of work including demolition (Please specify) Other (Please specify)
Please specify *
Description of Development Proposal
Estimated cost of works *

DRP Application Submission Checklist

Please select from the below list the documents/ plans you wish to submit with this application, and upload clearly readable copies. Failure to submit the relevant documents/ plans may cause delays in assessment and processing of your application, and may also incur additional costs.
What documents are you submitting? *

Site Plan Architectural drawing set Landscape design plans
Site Plan *
pdf, zip, jpg, jpeg & png up to 20MB
Architectural drawing set *
pdf, zip, jpg, jpeg & png up to 20MB
Landscape design plans *
pdf, zip, jpg, jpeg & png up to 20MB
Other *
pdf, zip, jpg, jpeg & png up to 20MB
Should be Empty:

	Comply	Do not comply	N/A
Site Coverage Is the site coverage less then than the permitted maximum of 50%?
Front Setback Does the design allow for a set back of at least 4m from property boundary (portico structures may encroach up to 0.5m into the front setback)?
Side setback Does the design provide for a minimum 0.9m side setback for first story (up to 4.5m height)?
Does the design provide for a minimum 1.5m side setback above the first story (greater than to 4.5m height)?
Garages Is the garage recessed by 0.5m from the front facade of the proposed development?
Is the overall width of the garage less than 50% of the width of the front facade?
Is the colour/material proposed for the garage recessive?
Is the garage a tilt up or panel-lift type?
Building Height Is the overall height of the building less than 8.5m (above finished ground level?
Is the maximum height of the dwelling presented to the street?
Roof Design: Is the roofing material either corrugated steel or flat profile roof tiles?
Where a gable or hipped roof is proposed dose the roof have a minimum pitch of 22°
Where a skillion roof is proposed does it include 600mm wide eaves (as a minimum)?
Does the design refrain from complex roofing forms which seek to combined different roof forms?
Dwelling Design Has the proposed dwelling be designed by a Registered Designer, Architect or DRP approved builder?
Is the proposed facade of a dwelling different to those around it? (extent limited to within three lots adjacent to or across the street)
Is the primary entry to the dwelling provided within the front facade?
Have design elements been used to defined and articulate the primary entry?
Where applicable, does the secondary street frontage incorporate additional articulation?
Have all services been located to avoid view from public areas/spaces?
Materials and Colours Are the proposed materials and colors for the dwelling generally neutral and muted?
Does the design avoid using large areas of contrasting materials and/or colours?
Have key architectural details and/or features been highlighted with accent tones or materials (optional)
Has a materials palette shall be submitted as part of the Architectural Plan set?
Landscape design Is the proposed landscaping consistent with the species list provided under the approved Landscape Master Plan?
Are the plant species generally native and low maintenance?
Fencing Is the proposed side and rear fencing no higher than 1.8m high and made from lapped and capped timber
Is colourbond fencing proposed? (only considered appropriate within asset protection zones)
Where proposed is the colourbond fencing recessive and neutral in colour?
Does all fencing finish at or before the building line?

Applicant Details

Property Details

Details of the Proposed Development

Building Design Guidelines - Self-assessment checklist

DRP Application Submission Checklist