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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 Articulation

  • 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

  • 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.

Roof Materials

  • Approved roof materials are limited to:
  • Corrugated prefinished, coloured metal sheeting
  • Low-profile roof tiles

Eaves, Awnings, and Sun Hoods

  • 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

  • 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

Glazing and Balustrade
Split Level Homes