The Robinsons Rise Housing & Design Guidelines are presented to express objectives and define controls for dwelling design that occurs within Robinsons Rise. They will allow for flexibility in selection and choice of housing across the Estate. Meeting the intent of the objectives can, in most cases, be achieved in a variety of ways. Some are prescriptive, others performative.

If your lot is over 300m2 you must receive Design Approval for your House and Landscaping Plans from the Robinsons Rise Assessment Panel (RRAP) prior to obtaining any relevant building approvals. If your lot is less than 300m2 it is assessed under The Small Lot Housing Code (SLHC) and does not need to be submitted to the RRAP. You can find the SLHC at the Victorian Planning Authority website.

The flowchart here details each step of the approval process.  The design approval form can be downloaded or filled online below. Please email us at [email protected] or contact us via Facebook for assistance or queries.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Documentation required to be submitted for approval to RRAP.

  • This Submission checklist completed with design approval application
  • Site Plan (scale 1:200) See the downloadable Approval Form & Checklist for further information and specifics.
  • Floor plan/s (scale 1:100) See the downloadable Approval Form & Checklist for further information and specifics.
  • All elevation plan/s (scale 1:100) See the downloadable Approval Form & Checklist for further information and specifics.
  • Landscape plan/s (scale 1:100) See the downloadable Approval Form & Checklist for further information and specifics.
  • Fence plan details included to comply with the design guidelines
  • Schedule of external colours and materials. See the downloadable Approval Form & Checklist for further information and specifics.
  • Proposed Energy rating for the dwelling.

    Owner

    Builder

    Submission Checklist

    Documentation required to be submitted for approval to RRAP.
    Note: All the items below to be provided in A3 format.

    The RRAP will endeavour to assess proposals in the shortest possible time generally within ten – fourteen working days of receipt of a compliant application, if all of the above documentation is provided. The Design Approval Form and checklist is part of the design approval process and must be completed when submitting to the RRAP. Delays will occur if the checklist and or the required information is not provided or is incomplete. It is the responsibility of the owner and the owner’s agent (builder or designer) to ensure complete documentation; no responsibility will be accepted by the RRAP for incomplete submissions.

    Applications cannot be assessed until all of the above information provided. The RRAP also reserves the right to request further information.


    Disclaimer: Design approval from RRAP does not exempt the plans from any building or statutory regulations. Approval by the RRAP does not infer compliance under the National Construction Code of Australia, nor other applicable planning or building regulations.

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