4.10 Fencing
- Construction of fencing is completed by the purchaser, unless otherwise specified.
- Front lot fencing and wing fencing is not permitted. The DAP may consider front lot fencing for integrated housing sites only.
- Interlot fencing must be:
- Constructed with exposed timber posts on both sides, a 150mm bottom plinth, lapped timber palings and timber capping.
- A maximum height of 1.8m above natural ground level.
- Terminated a minimum of 1.0m behind the closest front wall of the dwelling, unless it is on the rear boundary of an adjoining lot.
- Terminated by returning to meet the closest wall of the dwelling (return fence)
- Corner fencing or fencing to the Public Realm boundary other than the frontage corner must be timber framed brush fencing detail.
- Timber framed brush fencing must be constructed with:
- Between 1.8m and 2.0m high with exposed timber posts
- 150mm timber bottom plinth.
- For corner fencing – terminated a minimum of 3.0m behind the closest front wall of the dwelling or 1.0m behind any corner treatment (whichever is greater)
- Terminated by returning to meet the closest wall of the dwelling.
- Return fences must be constructed with materials, finishes and heights that match the adjacent fence.
- Any gates in a fence must match or complement the fence in terms of materials and finishes.
