Facade requirements apply to all facades visible from public areas, including front facades, secondary frontages, and green street lots.
Front Facade Aesthetic
Homes must have a contemporary modern aesthetic that reflects Queensland architecture and design.
Primary street-facing facades must include sufficient glazing to enable passive surveillance.
Minimum ground floor ceiling height: 2590 mm.
Maximum building height: 9 m.
Buildings are limited to two storeys.
Facades must incorporate feature walls and/or large glazing elements.
Design articulation is required through horizontal and vertical elements (e.g. columns, blade walls, parapets) to break up the roofline and add visual interest.
A variety of complementary materials and glazing must be used to achieve a balanced mix of light and heavy elements.
Defined Entry
A portico, porch, or balcony is required to clearly define the main entrance.
The entry feature must:
Be proportional to the facade and designed as a facade feature.
Extend at least 1500 mm forward of the entrance door.
Remain open, with a maximum height of 4.5 m and maximum width of 3 m.
The entry door must be clearly visible from the primary street frontage and be either:
1200 mm wide with at least 20% glazing, or
1000 mm wide with a minimum 200 mm sidelight.
A dedicated pedestrian path is required from the front boundary to the entry.
Side entries are only permitted on lots 10 m wide or less, must be defined with a gatehouse or arbour, and are subject to DRP approval.
Varying Facades
Identical facades are not permitted on adjoining lots to ensure a visually diverse streetscape.
Each home must have distinctive architectural features that differentiate it from neighbouring dwellings.
Variation is required in elements such as:
Rooflines
Entry design
Colour schemes
Materials
Homeowners should consult with their builder and the DRP to identify nearby similar designs.
Where similar designs occur, adjustments to design, colours, or materials are encouraged to enhance individuality.
Corner Allotment – Facade Design
Corner lots and homes adjoining public areas must provide architectural articulation to both the front and secondary frontage.
Facade material, articulation, and aesthetic requirements apply equally to both the primary and secondary street facades.
The secondary frontage must include:
At least one substantial projecting element (e.g. portico, veranda, or feature wall), and
Variation in colour and/or materials.
To avoid long blank walls, a minimum 450 mm perpendicular wall step is required every 9 m.
Homes adjoining open space must enable passive surveillance, typically by orienting at least one habitable room towards the open space.
Utilities and structures (e.g. garden sheds, air-conditioning units, clotheslines) are not permitted between the secondary street facade and boundary unless fully screened from view.
