Frequently
Asked
Questions.
This is a list of frequently asked questions. If you don't see your question here feel free to contact us.
1
How is buying in this subdivision different to buying in others?
Being a recently developed area, you have the opportunity to create a new community.
As such, there are a few covenants imposed on owners to keep the new community nice and well maintained; council require us to adopt covenants with the newly formed ground which makes up some of the sections.
2
What are the covenants?
Fencing:
- There can be no fencing on the eastern embankment in front of lots 4-11
- There can be no fencing on the Western embankment behind lots 15-17
- Fencing between lots can be no higher than 1.8m
- Front fencing facing the road (either Lake Road or the newly formed
Lakeview Place) can be no higher than 1.2m
Building materials: Certain building materials can not be used, (see covenant list for more details), this is designed to enhance the visual amenity of the subdivision.
Relocatables: Relocatables are permitted but are subject to certain covenants, (see covenant list for more details) designed to ensure relocateables are finished to a good standard.
Planting on the embankments: The embankments have been planted with several thousand native plants, which over time will grow to provide a visual amenity to the subdivision. The vendor is responsible for these plants for 2 years from the date of the subdivision completion, during which time the plants shall become established. Purchasers are prohibited from removing these plants and shall assume responsibility for them once the vendors warranty period expires.
Height restrictions: Lots 5-10 have a 5m height restriction for buildings.
3
Is there Geotec available?
The lots are certified under NZS3604’s definition of good ground, which means that purchasers are able to build a dwelling that meets NZS3604 without requiring additional Geotec.
4
What are the building setbacks?
Front Setbacks
- Front Setbacks for lots 2-4 are 5m (lake rd), 3m for dwellings,
5m for garages on new road
- Front Setbacks for lots 5-11 are 3m for dwellings, 5m for garages
- Front Setbacks for lots 12-14 on the ROW are 1.5m
Rear Setbacks
- Rear setbacks for lots 4-11 are 2m from top of the embankment
- Rear setback for lots 12-13 are 2m from boundary
- Rear setback for lot 14 is 1.5m
- Rear setbacks for lots 15-17 are the bottom of the embankment
Side Setbacks
- Side setbacks are std 1.5m
5
Who owns the road and what is it called?
The newly formed road “Lakeview Place” will vest with council on provision of titles. As will the street trees, berms and street lights.
The ROW servicing lots 12-14 will be owned by lots 12-14.
6
What is the dwelling envelope?
The dwelling envelope is the total buildable area of the lot, ie the area inside all of the setbacks. This needs to be read in conjunction with the building coverage which is generally 30% - 35% of the total lot size. The smaller of these 2 areas is the maximum permitted buildable area on the lot. Eg if you have a 644m2 lot with a dwelling envelope of 237m2 and a building coverage of 30% then your max permitted dwelling for the lot is 193.2m2.
7
Are crossings included.
No crossings are not included.
8
How can I build on sites 15-17?
Crossings will be required for vehicle access to lots 15-17. This will involve removal of some ground, these lots have been raised to improve views of the lake. Purchasers may negotiate provision of crossings for these lots into the purchase price.
9
What services come with the lots?
Power, Chorus, Water, Waste water
10
Will the lots be fenced?
Internal Fencing subject to the covenants will be the purchasers responsibility.
11
Is that an access way at the bottom of the eastern embankment?
No, this has been left clear as the council sewer runs several meters inside the eastern boundary of the subdivision, so this ground has been left clear to allow for future work by council on this service should this ever be necessary.
