Roofs

Roof Form – General

Roofs play a major role in the visual character of homes, streetscapes, and neighbourhoods.
Roof scale, form, material, design, and colour must be carefully considered.
A mix of skillion, pitched, and cubic roof forms is encouraged to support contemporary design.
Hip and gable / hip and valley roofs are permitted if they:
Are contemporary in style
Provide variation in roof height and prominence
Are complemented by vertical and horizontal design elements (e.g. columns, blade walls, parapets)
Are supported by large glazing areas on the front facade
All roof designs are subject to DRP assessment for guideline compliance and visual impact.
Light-coloured roof materials are encouraged to improve thermal performance and reduce heat island effects.

Roof designs must include articulation, with variation in height and projection.
The front elevation must feature a pronounced entry element (porch, portico, or veranda) with an elevated roofline.

Roof pitch must complement the architectural character of the home.
Permitted pitch ranges:
Hip roofs: 18°–30°
Skillion roofs: 5°–15°
Roof pitches must be selected with public visibility in mind.
Pitches of less than 10° may be considered if they still demonstrate adequate height and scale from public areas.

Eaves, awnings, or sun hoods are mandatory as part of passive solar and energy-efficient design.
For traditional roof forms (e.g. hip and valley, hip and gable):
Minimum eave width: 450 mm
Exception applies for built-to-boundary walls

Roof colour selection is essential to creating a cohesive, timeless streetscape.
Colours must:
Reflect the architectural style and design of the home
Use natural, muted tones with crisp base colours
Highlight colours are allowed only for architectural features.
Bright or primary colours are not permitted.
Appropriate roof colours can:
Reduce the urban heat island effect
Improve solar performance
Enhance internal thermal comfort
Further guidance is provided in the Sustainable Living section of the guidelines.
Pre-approved Colorbond® roof colours (Solar Absorbance ≤ 0.6) include:
Dover White
Surfmist
Southerly
Shale Grey
Evening Haze
Dune
Bluegum
Windspray