- 1. Town planning controls
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1. TOWN PLANNING CONTROLS
1.1 Legal Status
The restrictions set out below are in addition to any restrictions imposed in terms of conditions to title, town planning schemes, national or any other building regulations. Notwithstanding that if any plans or improvements may comply with any such restrictions imposed by third parties, the approval of any plans or improvements within the Estate shall be at the sole discretion of the AMHOA.
Similarly compliance with restrictions imposed by the AMHOA shall under no circumstances absolve the owner of a property within the Estate from the need to comply with restrictions imposed by third parties, nor shall the AMHOA approval be construed as permitting any contravention of restrictions imposed by any authority having legal jurisdiction.
1.2 Density
The number of dwellings that may be erected on a stand shall not exceed the maximum density permitted in terms of the town planning scheme which is 1 (one) dwelling per stand, provided that the AMHOA may in its sole discretion be prepared to support an application to increase the maximum density in certain circumstances.
1.3 Floor Area Ratio
The maximum floor area ratio (“bulk”) that may be erected on a stand shall not exceed 0.6 (zero comma six).
1.4 Coverage
1.4.1 Single Storey Dwellings
In order to enable residents to construct a single storey dwelling with the same maximum floor area ratio as is permitted for a double storey, the AMHOA will generally support applications to the Local Authority to increase the coverage for a single storey dwelling from 50% to 60%.
1.4.2 Double Storey Dwellings
The ground floor coverage of double storey dwellings shall not exceed 40% (Forty percent) of the area of the stand. In order to encourage the construction of a greater bulk at ground level the AMHAO will be prepared to consider plans for double storey dwellings with a ground floor coverage greater than 40% provided that the area of the upper store is commensurately reduced in order not to exceed the maximum FAR OF 0.6. For example, on a stand of 750m2 , a house with 350m2 on ground level and 100m2 on the upper level is preferred to a house with 300m2 on ground level and 150m2 on the upper level.
1.4.3 Double Volumes
Double volumes in houses are deemed to form part of the first floor areas.
1.5 Height Restrictions
No more than two storeys shall be erected vertically above each other, nor shall the height of any part of the structure exceed 8.5m (eight point five meters) above the natural ground level vertically below that point.
1.6 Building Lines
1.6.1 Single Storey Dwellings
No structure shall be erected within a distance of 2m (two meters) from the boundary between one stand and another and 2m (two meters) from rear end boundaries. No structure shall be erected within a distance of 5m (five meters) from boundary between a stand and a street.
1.6.2 Double Storey Dwellings
No double storey shall be allowed within a distance of 2m (two meters) of the side, 2m (two meters) rear boundaries and 5m (five meters) of the front boundary. - 2. Minimum house size
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All houses must have a minimum floor are of 150m2 (one hundred and fifty square meters) (including covered patios, servants quarters and garages) and the Directors of the AMHOA shall be entitled not to approve the plans for any house which in their sole opinion would detract from the appearance of, or reduce the value of other houses in the Estate.
The Directors shall not be required to give reasons for rejecting such a plan, nor shall the AMHOA incur any liability to any person in doing so. - 3. Treatment of stand boundaries
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In order to avoid the hostile and unsightly appearance of many residential areas, the following restrictions will apply:
1.1 No walling or fencing whatsoever shall be permitted between the kerb and that part of the house facing the street, unless approved by the AMHOA.
1.2 If for reasons of privacy (for example to screen a swimming pool) it is desired to provide a visually impenetrable barrier between the house and the street or park, such barrier shall be achieved by means of planting, or by means of a wall integrated into the design of the house, and of a design and finish approved by the AMHOA.
1.3 Walling between stands shall not exceed 1.8m height, shall be plastered and painted on both sides (or face-brick), and shall be of a design and finish approved by the AMHAO.
1.4 No security spikes, razor wire or any similar devices shall be permitted on the boundary walls to individual stands. - 4. Architectural restrictions
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All houses (including outbuildings) shall be designed to conform with the principle guidelines below to the satisfaction of the AMHOA. The objective is to achieve an interesting range of mutually compatible house designs within the flexibility afforded by the approved architectural style, whilst avoiding monotonous uniformity.
The following principal guidelines will apply:
4.1 New houses shall have a combination of flat-pitched roofs or solely pitched roofs at a minimum pitch as approved by the AMHOA. Solely flat roofs are not permitted.
4.2 Flat sections of roof shall be surrounded by parapet walls – no unpainted reflective roof sheeting including IBR or metal profiled roofing that is not factory pre-painted is allowed.
4.3 Walls shall be built in face-brick or plastered and painted in a colour approved by the AMHOA.
4.4 Gutters and down-pipes shall form an integral part of the design and shall be constructed and finished to match the style of the house.
4.5 No solar panels or geysers to be visible from the street.
4.6 All garages, staff quarters and other outbuildings shall be constructed and finished to match the main house.
4.7 No shade netting, lean-to or temporary carports will be allowed.
4.8 No repetition of plans on adjoining property. - 5. Landscaping
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1.1 All landscaping of individual stands must be undertaken to integrate into the theme and character of the Estate.
1.2 The character of the Estate’s landscape is primarily indigenous. Focus has been given to material that attracts birds and other fauna.
1.3 The residential garden is an integral part of the estate and has great importance in ensuring that the Estate develops into a homogenous whole.
