Homes must use a mix of materials and colours to create visual interest, especially on walls facing streets, open spaces, or parks.
Facades must include:
2–3 colour variations, and
At least two different materials (excluding windows, doors, and garage doors).
Any colour or material change must cover at least 10% of the facade wall area.
Approved primary building materials include:
Rendered and painted brickwork
Rendered and painted masonry blocks
Lightweight cladding materials (e.g. Stria, Axon, Matrix, Linea weatherboards).
Face brickwork and split-face blockwork are only permitted as feature elements, not as the main material.
Bagged and painted brickwork is allowed only if not visible from public areas.
Unpainted metalwork is not permitted, though small feature elements (e.g. Colorbond® cladding) may be approved at the discretion of the DRP
The Design Review Panel (DRP) can require architectural features to be revised or removed if they do not align with the intended character of the home or the broader community.
All designs must comply with the Design Guidelines and overall vision for Round Mountain.
Every covenant application must include an external materials schedule.
The materials schedule must clearly show proposed materials and their locations to demonstrate the home’s quality and design character.
Feature Materials and Finishes
At least one high-quality feature material is required on all facades facing public areas, to complement the primary building material.
Approved feature materials include:
Natural timber or timber-look materials
Premium feature brickwork (max 20% of facade) with off-white or colour-matched mortar
Premium tiles or stone that complement the exterior colour palette
Premium natural stone
Large glazing, including butted windows and picture windows
Powder-coated screening where it forms a dominant facade feature
Samples and reference images of feature bricks, stone, and tiles must be submitted for approval.
Feature materials must be integrated with the main material by wrapping around columns and wall returns by at least 1 metre.
Unpainted metalwork is not permitted; limited Colorbond® cladding may be allowed at the DRP’s discretion.
Contemporary window hoods are recommended where suitable to help articulate the facade.
The DRP may require the removal of any feature that does not align with the overall character of the home or community.
