2014 08 11 Hilltop - Architectual Guidelines

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
AND
LANDSCAPING
GUIDELINES
THIS DOCUMENT SUPRCEDES ALL PREVIOUS DOCUMENTS
Revised July 2011
Hilltop Private Estate
Architectural Design and Landscaping Guidelines
SCHEDULE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1.
INTRODUCTION
2.
BACKGROUND TO GUIDELINES
3.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
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5
6
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7
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11
12
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General Forms and Construction

Roofs
External Walls
Windows and Doors
Verandahs and Decks etc.
Awnings
Garages and Carports
Swimming Pools
TV Antennae, Telephones and Reception Devices
Roof Fixtures
Landscaping Elements
Accessories
Alarms
Security fence
4.
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW PROCESS
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5.
THE DRAWING SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
13
PLAN APPLICATION FEES
15
7.
OWNER BUILDER
16
8.
PRICING PROCEDURES
16
9.
CONSTRUCTION COST SUNDRIES
17
10.
CONSTRUCTION
17
11.
CONTACT ESTATE MANAGEMENT
18
12.
PLANTING PALETTE
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Note: It is recommended that Geotechnical advice be obtained re:

specific site and soil conditions prior to commencing any design
or construction work.
1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1
The purpose for the architectural language and landscaping guidelines is to create a harmonious
built environment that will be sympathetic to the existing natural beauty of the Hilltop Private
Estate, Port Zimbali Township.
1.2
The Architectural Design and Landscape Review Committee (Design Review Committee)
comprising of two registered professional architects, an professional environmentalist when
required, a professional registered engineer when required, and a representative from the Kwa
Dukuza Local Authority has, therefore, drawn up the following broad guidelines to assist all
property owners with the preparation of their plans. Each submission will be assessed on its
merits and information provided in the overall context of the Hilltop Private Estate and the Port
Zimbali Town Planning Scheme.
1.3
For this purpose the Hilltop Private Estate Management Association (HPEMA) constitution
requires all property owners to submit building plans and landscaping proposals, including all
alterations and or amendments, for approval, prior to them being submitted to the Kwa Dukuza
Local Authority.
1.4
Only Professional Architects registered with the South African Council of Architects (SACA) and
the South African Council for the Architectural Practice (SACAP) may submit drawings for
development within Hilltop Private Estate, and all Engineers must be registered with the S.A.
Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE).
1.5
Architects commissioned to do work in Hilltop Private Estate must also be appointed as the
Principal Agent of the project commissioned to for.
2.0
BACKGROUND TO GUIDELINES
2.1
The Hilltop Private Estate forms part of Port Zimbali and shares a unified common architectural
theme with the Zimbali Golf Estate through the use of similar materials, colours, textures and a
dominant roof theme.
2.2
Analysis of the site, the coastal dune forest, proximity to the sea, prevailing winds and the
objective to ensure a sense of harmony within the Estate have identified the following design
criteria:
Dominance of nature and the re-establishment of the Coastal Forest

Integrated internal and external living spaces
Raised verandahs, decks and terraces
Limited range of natural materials
Selected colour range ( which is on the colour chart in the Estate Management office). The
colour palette can be down loaded from our web site as well.
Dominant roof form with large overhangs and top storey to be accommodated in the roof
space
Chimneys and/or dormers
Large areas of glazing
Expression of a plinth or base.
2.3
It is important that the street elevation avoids the suburban residential image and greater
emphasis should be given to retaining the natural character of the Estate, maintaining views, and
eliminating all fencing.
2.4
The general guidelines are applicable to all areas of the Hilltop Estate.
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3.0
GENERAL GUIDELINES APPLICABLE TO ALL AREAS OF THE HILLTOP ESTATE

The light and airy character of sub-tropical architecture blended with simplicity and rich earthen
materials of Africa form the basis of Hilltops architectural language and guidelines.
It is characterised by its free-flowing organic plan shape, integrating the internal and external
living spaces, changes in levels, dominant roof forms with large overhangs, large areas of
glazing, expression of a plinth or base and raised verandahs and decks.
3.1
General Forms and Construction.

Specific Exclusions
3.2
General materials
Cement bricks.
Clinker
bricks
where
visible
externally.
Washing lines visible from outside
the footprint area and roads.
Multi-coloured electric light bulbs.
Concrete balustrades.
General Forms and Elements
Temporary structures.
Toolsheds and wendy houses.
Post boxes other than HPEMA
model.
Terracing and platforming on steep
slopes.
Service areas in view from the
street or public open spaces.
Street numbering other tha HPEMA
model.
General Inclusions
Bricks as specified under 4.3 external walls

plantable, raked retaining walls.
Natural Stone finishes.
Boardwalks over sensitive areas of the site.
Structures to comply with the National

Building Regulations.
Piers and Piles on steep slopes.
Buildings broken up in plan form and
massing.
Courtyards.
Site coverage as per Port Zimbali Town
Planning Scheme.
The absolute FAR size of any residential
house is restricted to 750m2. Any area over
the maximum 750m2 will not be considered.
Roofs.
Specific Exclusions
Materials
Any materials other than those
permitted under general inclusions.
PVC.
Colour
All colours except terracotta.
General Inclusions
Terracotta coloured roof tiles.
Terracotta.
Rainwater goods sympathetic to wall colour.
Forms and Elements
3.3
All roof pitches other than under

general inclusions.
Flat roofs.
Domed or semi-circular vaulted
roofs.
Mono-pitched roofs.
Roof pitch of 45 and/or 20.

Dormer windows.
Large overhangs (minimum 750mm).
No exposed gutters.
Upper storeys accommodated in the roof.
Chimneys.
Roof must use two roof pitches.
External Walls.
Specific Exclusions
Materials
Rough plaster finishes.
Ornate mouldings.
Highly reflective surfaces.
General Inclusions
Colour
Any colours other than those
permitted under general inclusions.
Smooth textured plaster and paint.

Plastered and painted bands.
Stone (within the overall colour range below.
Facebrick as an exception only.
External paint colours from Plascon and

Midas Earthcote reference (or similar
approved and within the same tonal values
as approved by HPEMA ). The approved
colour charts are on display in the Estate
Management Office.
The approved external colours are:
Plascon Bushbuck
Y1-D1-4
Plascon Dry Gold
Y2-C2-1
Plascon Summer Wheat
Y1-C1-4
Plascon Clover Honey
Y3-C1-4
Plascon Pretzer
Y1-C2-1
Plascon Springbok Chest Y3-C2-2
Plascon Organdy
Y3-C2-1
Midas Earthcote
Stone
Midas Earthcote
Dried Stem
Midas Earthcote
Pebble Cream
Midas Earthcote
Coffee Light
Midas Earthcote
River Mud
Midas Earthcote
Mushroom Beige
Midas Earthcote
Cape Lime White
Midas Earthcote
Curry
Midas Earthcote
Sugas
Midas Earthcote
Karma
Forms and Elements

Gables which exceed 25% of the
total elevation area.
Plastered window and door reveals
3.4
Windows and Doors.

Specific Exclusions
General Inclusions
Materials
Presses metal doors.
Winblocks.
Tinted reflective glass.

Colour
Any other colour other than under
General inclusions.
Forms and Elements

External burglar bars.
3.5
cottage
pane
Natural coloured hardwood.

Anodising or epoxy coating to match
hardwood - dark bronze or dark brown to
match hardwood only.
Hinged or sliding shutters.

Plaster bands and reveals to windows and
doors.
Internal screens to be in harmony with the
external appearance.
Verandahs and Decks etc.

Specific Exclusions
Materials
Decorative metal.
Colours
Primary colours or any other than
those under general inclusions.
Forms and Elements

Excessive ornamentation.
3.6
Large glazed pane or

windows.
Hardwoods or aluminium.
General Inclusions
Timber (Balu).
Terraces finished with quarry tiles.
Consistent with the main structure natural
timber as specified.
Quarry tiles natural terracotta.
Deep overhangs.
Raised above the vegetation to encourage
re-growth.
Balustrades to HPEMA design.
Awnings.
Specific Exclusions
Materials
Fibreglass sheeting.
Metal.
Shadecloth. (Other than during
construction as per Construction
Protocols ).
General Inclusions
Lean-to-roof on timber posts and beams
complimenting the main structure only.
Colour
Any primary colour.
3.7
Complimentary to main structure.
Garages and Carports.

Specific Exclusions
Materials
Precast concrete.
Fibreglass roof sheeting.
Metal doors.
Unpainted doors.
Colour
White.
General Inclusions
Construction to match the main structure.
Doors - timber raised panels or fiberglass.
To match the main structure.

Doors to match timber of windows and other
timber doors etc.
Forms and Elements

Doors on the building line or Doors not fully visible from the road.
boundary facing the road.
Attached to main structure where practical.
Free standing carports.
Garages
More than one drive way per site.
These should be designed with same
material and site criteria as house. Where
practical these should be attached
garages, unless the individual site
conditions are extremely onerous. Garage
doors should not be visible from the road.
Carports
These should be designed as per garage
and must appear as a substantive and
integral part of house and not an
appendage.
3.8
Swimming Pools.
Specific Exclusions
Materials
Portable pools (all types).
Ferro Art metal fencing.
Glass screens.
Fencing over building lines and
boundary lines.
General Inclusions
Permanent construction.
Pool surround to match general paving.
1,2m high Entingu stick fencing with self
closing and locking gate within demarcated
footprint only and to HPEMA approval on
application. Fence structure must comply
with Part N of the National Building
Regulations and Building Standards Act.
Forms and Elements
3.9
Located within the demarcated footprint

only.
Pump visible from road.

Freestanding pump houses.
TV Antennae, Telephones and

Reception Devices.
Specific Exclusions
General Inclusions
Forms and Elements

All exposed fitments.
Advertising signage on dish.
More than one satellite dish per
dwelling unit.
3.10
Provision
has
been
made
for
underground connection via Telkom
lines.
Satellite dishes will be permitted where
they can be located so as not to be
readily visible from the roads and
adjoining sites and where the tree
canopy is not disturbed by so doing.
Satellite dishes must be painted the
same colour as the wall it is attached to.
Terrestrial
aerials
provided
the
positioning has been approved by the
Estate Manager.
Roof Fixtures.
Specific Exclusions
General Inclusions
Materials
Reflective materials.
To match main structure.
Colour
Any colour not in harmony with the
overall design.
To match main structure
Forms and Elements

Any protrusions
restriction level.
above
height To compliment the main structure.

Height restrictions of 10m measured from
ngl to apex of roof. The 10m height is
measured at the centre level of the site.
Roof Lights.
Roof lights are to be designed as an
integral part of the roof and not an aperture.
Natural clear glass or synthetic alternative
with timber or aluminium structure/framing
of an appropriate design is allowed (light
timber or aluminium frame sections only).
Sun reflection from skylight it to be
minimised and indicated on drawings with
plan submission.
3.11
Landscaping Elements.
Specific Exclusions
General Inclusions
3.11.1 Paving
Materials
Concrete surfaces not covered with
tiles or paving.
More than one access drive way
per site.
Grass block driveway.
Forms and Elements

Paving beyond the footprint areas.
Access beyond the footprint areas.
Clay pavers.
Timber decks.
Grass blocks (not applicable to drive ways).
Sleepers.
Quarry tiles.
Cobbles.
Stone paving.
This clause must be read in conjunction with
the Landscape Protocol and Planting list.
Shared driveways to have same finish.

Driveways uphill from the road must have a
storm water channel across the driveway
entrance.
Refer to Storm Water Management Plan
and Environmental Management Plan for
storm water requirements.
Driveway access over the verge must be at
a gradient of 1:25 between the road and
the site boundary.
A cut-off drain is required across the
driveway at the site boundary.
Two 110mm dia pvc sleeves are required
crossing under the driveway at 410mm
invert, and at 1,0m distance from the edge
of the road. The sleeves must protrude
500mm on either side of the driveway.
These sleeves must be capped at both
ends.
3.11.2 Site Boundary Enclosures

Specific Exclusions
General Inclusions
Materials
Concrete panels.
Wire fencing.
Barbed or razor wire.
Brick and plastered walls.
Any other materials not specifically
included.
To match main structure (kitchen yards etc).

Timber post and rail.
Entingu stick fencing with vertical sticks.
Screen planting or planting on hardwood trellis
screens in harmony with the building.
Forms and Elements
Outside footprint areas.

Fencing of entire site.
Fencing or solid
Any walling or fencing over and
beyond building lines and or on site
boundaries.
Only fencing for the protection of swimming

pools in terms with Part N of the National
Building Regulations, and an area to contain
pets which is contained within the site
specific building lines will be considered for
approval.
3.11.3 Planting
Specific Exclusions
Materials
All plant material not on
approved planting schedule.
General Inclusions
the Plant material as per approved schedule of
planting palettes to be incorporated into the
areas between adjoining lots, non-footprint
areas abutting the road reserve.
Refer to the planting palette in Clause 12 on
page 19 for specific list of planting
permitted on the estate.
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3.12 Accessories.
Specific Exclusions
General Inclusions
Noise and extract air from all plant

machinery must not disturb neighbours or
the natural environment.
No exposed elements will be permitted.

Free standing tool sheds, wendy houses,
animal shelters are not permitted.
These consist of: mechanical equipment,

electrical equipment, kitchen apparatus,
sunscreening, garden walling, roof lights,
decorative elements, gates, site and
building lighting, and backup power
generators.
Mechanical Equipment
Consists of air-conditioning plant, ducting,
units any air extraction systems or
elements, water filtration and pumping
equipment.
Air-conditioning
All elements must be screened from view
from all sides with an element which
compliments the house design. Methods
are given.
Air extraction systems
These include chimneys, braai extracts,
kitchen extracts, bathroom and any other
extract must be in sympathy with the overall
design and a list of criteria are given.
Filtration and pumping systems
As per air-conditioning.
Electrical Equipment
These consist of radio, television reception
elements, alarm systems.
The system and all elements are to be
designed as integrated elements of the
building and are to compliment the design.
Kitchen Apparatus
All kitchen, laundry yard apparatus (washing
line/bins) are to be screened from view
from all residences, roads and paths.
Sunscreening
These consist of awnings and pergolas.
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Awnings
These are to be functional, not decorative
and to be designed to compliment the
design.
Various acceptable materials, forms and
structural systems are listed.
Pergolas
Designed as an integral part of house.
Various acceptable materials, forms and
structures are listed.
Site Lighting
All lighting should be unobtrusive and not
disturb neighbours, traffic and pedestrians.
The fittings should complement the house
and be an integral part of the design and to
be approved by HPEMA.
Use of appropriate Estate street furniture
for site lighting is required.
A list of detail design criteria is provided.
3.13
Alarms.
Specific Exclusions
General Inclusions
Audible alarms.
Flashing lights.
Non-audible alarms linked to the Estates

Security nominated control center and
response unit.
Carephone non-audible modems linked to
the Estates Security nominated control
centre and response unit.
3.14
Estate Security Fence.
Specific Exclusions
General Inclusions
Any structure built within 3.0m from the 3,0m wide unobstructed security patrol area
estates security perimeter fence.
between the perimeter fence and nearest
structure.
Planting of trees within 3,0m from the
perimeter security fence.
4.0
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW PROCESS.
4.1
Only professional architects registered with the South African Council of Architects (SACA) and
the South African Council for the Architectural Practice (SACAP) may submit drawings for
development within the Hilltop Private Estate, and all professional Engineers must be registered
with the S.A. Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE).
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4.2
Approved Architects and Landscape Architects may obtain all Landscape Protocol
documentation and plans relevant to the site from www.hiltopestate.co.za or from the Estate
Manager of HPEMA.
4.3
This Protocol document is considered supplementary to the National Building Regulations

(N.B.R.) and Building Standards Act and cannot take precedence should any provision of this
document be regarded as contrary to the N.B.R. and Building Standards Act. Any variance to the
N.B.R. or any other statutory requirements shall be brought to the attention of HPEMA.
4.4
This Protocol document is also considered supplementary to the Kwa Dukuza Local Authority
requirements and cannot take precedence should any provision of this document be regarded as
contrary to the Local Authority requirements, then the Local Authority requirements shall prevail.
Any application for waivers of Local Authority requirements should meet first with the approval of
HPEMA.
4.5
On approval of the proposed building plans, five paper sets of drawings will be stamped with a
HPEMA Approved stamp, four paper sets will be returned to the Owner or his/her appointed
architect for submission to Kwa Dukuza Municipality and one coloured paper set will be retained
by HPEMA for their records.
4.6
The Kwa Dukuza Local Authority will not scrutinise any plans without the HPEMA Approved
stamp and signature of the Estate Manager or Chairperson of the HPEHOA.
4.7
The Architectural Review Architects and Landscape consultants act in an advisory capacity only,
and all comments are at the discretion of HPEMA. To this extent each design will be treated on
its own merits and information provided on the drawings and supporting documentation.
4.8
Proposed building contractors tender list to be submitted to HPEMA prior to issue to tenderers.
(allow 14 days). By approving the tender list, the developer in no way accepts responsibility for
the contractor and the contract remains firmly between the client and the contractor. All Building
Contractors will be obliged to sign a copy of the Building Contractors Protocol and Obligations
Agreement prior to any contract being signed with the owner and any work commencing on site.
4.9
Notify HPEMA of tender award and the contract sum.
4.10
Submit a copy of the contract signed by the owner and contractor to be submitted to HPEMA.
5.0
THE DRAWING SUBMISSION PROCEDURE.

STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
5.1
Initial Orientation meeting with the Estate Manager with the owner and architect.
Architect to bring his presentation drawings.
First meeting with the Architectural Review Committee. Architect to attend this
meeting to present the Sketch Plan and Initial Landscape Plan.
Second meeting with the Architectural Review Committee. Architect to attend this
meeting to present the final working /Council submission drawings.
Step 1 INITIAL ORIENTATION MEETING

5.1.1
The Architect appointed by the owner arranges a meeting with the Estate Manager which
the owner and the Architect will attend. Estate Manager briefs the Owner and Architect on
the Estate Protocols and services prior to the preparation of any designs. Conceptual
meeting for all the parties to understand each others needs.
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5.1.2
5.2
The Architect should check the Development Design Guidelines and Development
Control criteria relevant to the particular site.
Step 2 SKETCH/CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PLAN APPROVAL

5.2.1
The HPEMA Architectural Review Committee meeting to be attended by both the

architect and the purchaser/owner of the specific site,
5.2.2 Architect to present his/her conceptual design sketch plan to the committee prior to the
preparation of any working/submission drawings.
5.2.3 Drawings to be in sufficient detail and information for the committee to understand the
overall and detailed concepts.
5.2.4 The sketch plans should consist of:
i.
One coloured set of all the drawings showing elevations, floor plans, roof plan and
site plan to a scale of 1:100.
ii.
One coloured set of all drawings showing the initial proposal of the landscaping,
planting list, and landscaping features to a scale of 1:100.
The Environmental Consultant can be contacted through the Estate Managers Office.
5.3
Step 3 SUBMISSION OF FINAL WORKING DRAWING

5.3.1 Drawings to be in sufficient detail and information for the committee to understand the
overall and detailed concepts. The following must be submitted for approval:
i.
All final submission drawings to scale of 1:100 are required together with diagrams
of proposed doors, windows and all external finishes.
ii.
All materials on exterior to be identified.
iii.
A final landscape layout in colour giving details of drainage and structural planting.
The HPEMA environmental consultant will advise owners on the conservation
theme to be included into individual garden footprints prior to submission.
iv.
A site specific Storm Water Management Plan prepared by a professional
engineer showing pre-construction, during construction, and post construction
storm water control is required.
v.
A site specific geotech report is required.
vi.
Soil analysis report required.
vii.
A site specific Environmental Management Plan is required.
viii.
Details of site specific solar energy and rainwater harvesting program.
ix.
A Site specific topographical survey plan is required. All services and tree must be
shown on this drawing. Size of tree trunk and canopy including name of tree must
be provided.
5.4
Drawings for approval by HPEMA prior to submission to the Kwa Dukuza Local Authority, shall be
submitted to:
The Estate Manager
Hilltop Private Estate Management Association (HPEMA)
P.O.Box 1131
Ballito
4420
5.5
NOTE: No building work may commence without the written approval of the HPEMA and the
Kwa Dukuza Municipality.
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6.0
PLAN APPLICATION FEES.
6.1
All applications for approval of architectural drawings and structural garden layout plans must be
submitted to the HPEMA together with a non-refundable, fee of:
6.1.1
Special Residential
R4,800.00
for a new Building Plan submission.
R1,000.00
for a new Landscape Plan.
6.1.2
PUD and Duet Sites

R7,200.00
for new Building Plan submission per unit design.
R2,000.00
per site plan.
R 750.00
per genuine identical unit thereafter
R2,500.00
for a new Landscape and irrigation Plan.
6.1.3
General
R1,500.00
R 500.00
R 500.00
R2,500.00
R 500.00
R4,500.00
6.1.4
Copies
R150.00
R150.00
R500.00
for minor deviations and amendments. If no additional area is added.

per additional 10 square metres. If additional area is added.
revised landscape plans.
alterations & additions plus R500 per 10 square metres.
Special requested meetings, per 15 minutes.
Special meetings with consultants will be at a rate of R600 per hour per
consultant plus travelling expense.
for major deviations ( change in building height, change in levels, change
in footprint, change in design, etc ).
A1 copy of Estate General Map.
A1 copy of Estate Services layout ( per layout).
per Protocol Document.
(The above fees may be reviewed and amended at the discretion of the Board from time to time.
The normal annual increase will occur in January of each year. Please check our web site
www.hilltopestate.co.za for updated tariff of fees in the down load section).
Full fees will be charged if the plan is not approvable after two Architectural Review meetings.
6.2
PAYMENT OF FEES.
6.2.1
All payments must be made directly into the account mentioned below and a copy
of the payment transaction must be attached to the plan approval application form
submitted to the Estate Manager.
6.2.2
Our banking details are as follows:
Name of account
Bank
Branch code
Account number
:
:
:
:
Wakefields Trust Account

ABSA
331926
4046347686
Quote reference number
21500/Hilltop/Plans
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7.0
OWNER BUILDER.
7.1
7.3
An owner-builder who is registered with the Master Builders Association and with an acceptable
construction record will be considered to construct his own house. The references of prior
building contracts must be given and he will not be allowed to negotiate any further work on the
Estate without HPEMA approval.
An Owner Builder may only build one house on the estate and must occupy it for at a least one
year after completion.
An Owner Builder must be registered with the NHBRC as an owner builder.
8.0
PRICING PROCEDURES.
8.1
Generally prices should be obtained from detailed approved sketch plans and a specification or
from final drawing and specification. Every effort should be made not to obtain budget prices
from preliminary drawings, as these are misleading and contractors often allow for extra costs
where details are insufficient. House prices received using this method in the past has proved to
be misleading.
7.2
The following are acceptable methods of obtaining prices from the contractors:
8.2
Negotiation
8.2.1
8.3
Where a purchaser has been recommended or knows the contractor, he may enter into
direct negotiation with the contractor. This is generally a sound practice as you are then
assured of using the contractor of your choice and are in a position to structure the price
according to your available funds through negotiation.
Open Tender
8.3.1 Drawings together with a specification or Bill of Quantities are packaged together,
normally by the architect and all approved contractors are briefed on the contract together
and a date is set for the return of the prices. Once the prices are received, they are
opened simultaneously and the prices are disclosed to all. It is usual for the lowest price
to be accepted, but if there is a large discrepancy between the first two prices, the client
may accept the second price.
8.3.2
8.4
Invited Tender
8.4.1
8.5
There are certain disadvantages to this procedure. The client may be required to use a
contractor that is unknown to him and probably the most serious disadvantage is that the
contractors have cut their price to the bone to attain the work and make up their profit
through any extras requested by the client.
This is similar to the open tender procedure with the advantage that only selected
contractors are allowed to price.
In concluding, we strongly advise that once a price has been received through the tender
procedure and is outside the budget of the client, which the client re-looks at the design and
specification and re-tenders with the selected contractors, or negotiates with the lowest tenderer.
To work outside these parameters in the above situation is in conflict with the rules and
regulations of the Master Builders Association.
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9.0
CONSTRUCTION COST SUNDRIES.
9.1
The price from the contractors does not normally include the following, and allowances must be
made for:
9.1.1
Electrical connection fee and deposit. This is normally in the region of R3,000.00
for a single phase connection, payable to the Kwa Dukuza Municipality.
9.1.2
Water connection fee and deposit. This is normally in the region of R1,750.00
payable to the Siza Water.
9.1.3
Sewer connection. There is normally a charge if the site connection provided is

utilised. However, if a new connection point is requested, Siza normally charges
about R1 000.00 + deposit of R800
These fees must be checked with the Local Authority and Siza Water.
10.0
CONSTRUCTION.
10.1
On approval of the building plans by the Local Authority, the Principal Agent must apply to the
Estate Manager for a site hand over meeting in order to commence construction. This application
must be made at least 5 working days prior to the anticipated site hand over date.
10.2
The following procedures and documentation is required with the site hand over letter of request :
a).
A copy of the Local Authority approved plan.
b).
A copy of the Title Deeds.
c).
A copy of the Owners contractual agreement with the HPEMA approved Building
Contractor.
d).
A copy of the SG diagram.
e). A copy of the Building Contractors construction program. ( Maximum 12 months
from date of site hand over ).
f).
A copy of the Building Contractors site establishment plan.
g).
A copy of the Building Contractors list of sub-contractors.
h). A copy of the Building Contractors Site Safety Procedures and Safety Officer
appointment and agreement.
i).
A copy of the Owners Bond approval or finance guarantee to cover the project to
completion.
k).
A copy of the NHBRC registration of the project.
l).
A copy of the Building Contractors construction and indemnity Insurance cover for
the specific site and project.
m). Copy of the site specific Environmental Management Plan and the Storm Water
Management Plan for during construction.
n). A copy of the Owners contractual agreement with the HPEMA approved
Landscape Contractor.
o). Copy of proof of payment of the Construction Levy. ( A R25,000.00 non refundable
Construction Levy is payable for a 12 month construction period. An additional
R5,000.00 per month will be levied after 12 months ).
p). Copy of environmental clearance. ( only in the case of trees being removed or
encroachment onto environmental sensitive areas are proposed ).
q). A copy of the Building Contractors Obligations Agreement.
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10.3
All the site boundary corner pegs must be exposed and flagged at the site hand over meeting.
These pegs must remain visible throughout the construction period.
10.4
The building structures setting out must be done by a professional Land Surveyor and a setting
out certificate must be submitted to the Estate Manager.
10.5
The Earthworks setting out must be done by a professional Land Surveyor and a certificate
confirming the final platform level must be submitted to the Estate Manager prior to any
construction commencing. The Land Surveyor must observe the 10m maximum height restriction
and indicate this on the final platform level certificate.
10.6
During the construction phase, the Estate Manager will monitor the quality of construction and
site cleanliness to ensure that the standards are maintained on the Estate and all applicable rules
and regulations are adhered to. He is not responsible for the individual quality control within the
houses. The Estate Manager is available to advise and help people where necessary.
10.7
Once the house is ready for occupation, the Principal Agent must submit to the Estate Manager a
copy of the Completion Certificate. Only then may the Building Contractor request for the shade
cloth fencing to be removed.
10.8
On Occupation of the completed building the owner should pass on the following information to
HPEMA:
10.2.1 The registration numbers of youre the electrical meter installed.
10.2.2 Copy of the Occupation Certificate issued by the Local Authority.
10.7
During construction it is required that the Principal Agent have regular site meetings with the
Building Contractor and sub-contractors. These meetings must be held at least every ten working
days. Copies of the site minutes must be submitted to the Estate Manager the later than one
working day after the site meeting.
11.0
CONTACT.
The Estate Manager can be contacted on:
11.1.1
11.1.2
11.1.3
11.1.4
11.1.5
11.1.6
Mobile phone
E-mail
Landline
Fax
Post Box
Web site
:
:
:
:
:
:
083 478 8908

estatemanager@hilltopestate.co.za
032 946 1540
P.O. Box 1131, Ballito, 4420
www.hilltopestate.co.za
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12.0
HILLTOP PRIVATE ESTATE PLANTING PALETTE

FOR REHABILITATION AND LANDSCAPING.
12.1 Coastal Forest trees and shrubs:
SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
PLANT TYPE
Acacia ataxacantha
Flame Acacia
Tree
Acacia brevispica
Prickly Acacia
Tree
Acacia caffra
Common Hook Thorn
Tree
Acacia gerradii
Red Thorn
Tree
Acacia karroo
Sweet Thorn
Tree
Acacia kraussiana
Coast Climing Acacia
Tree
Acacia nilotica
Acacia robusta
Scented Thorn
Splendid Acacia
Tree
Acacia schweinfurthii
River Climbing Acacia
Tree
Acacia sieberiana
Paper Bark Acacia
Tree
Acacia tortilis
Acalypha glabrata
Umbrella Thorn
Forest False-Nettle
Tree
Acalypha sonderiana
Thorny False Nettle
Tree
Acokanthera oblongifolia
Acokanthera oppositifolia
Dane Poison Bush

Common Poison-Bush
Tree
Acridocarpus natalitius
Moth-fruit
Adenia gummifera
Adenopodia spicata
Adenia
Spiny splinter-bean
Tree
Alberta magna
Albizia adianthifolia
Natal Flame Bush

Flatcrown
Tree
Allocassine laurifolia
luarel Saffron Wood
Tree
Allophylus africanus
African Alophylus
Tree
Allophylus dregeanus
Allophylus natalensis
Simple Leaved Allophylus

Dune False Currant
Tree
Aloe barberiae
Tree Aloe
Tree
Aloe rupestrus
Anastrabe integerrima
Bottle Bush Aloe

Pambati Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
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Antidesma rufescens
Antidesma venosum
Tassle Berry
Tassle Berry
Tree
Apodytes dimidiata
White Pear
Bachmannia woodii
Baphia racemosa
Four Finger Bush

Powder-puff Tree
Bauhinia tomentosa
Bush-neats Foot
Bequaertiodendron natalense
Natal Milk Plum
Bersama lucens
Glossy White Ash
Bersama tysoniana
Brachylaena uniflora
Common Bersama
Natal Silver Oak
Bridelia micrantha
Mitzeeri
Buddleja dysophylla
White Climbing Sage
Tree
Buddleja pulchella
Red Climbing Sage
Tree
Burchellia bubalina
Wild Pomegranate
Tree
Buxus natalensis
Natal Box
Tree
Cadaba natalensis
Calodendrum capense
Maure Cadaba
Cape Chestnut
Tree
Calpurnea aurea
Natal Laburnum
Canthium ciliatum
Canthium inerme
Dwarf Turkey Berry

Turkey Berry
Tree
Canthium mundianum
Rock Alder
Tree
Canthium pauciflorum
Kidney Fruited Panciflorum
Tree
Canthium spinosum
Capparis fascicularis
Coastal Canthium
Tree
Capparis sepiaria
Capparis tomentosa
Wild Caper Bush

Wooly Caper Bush
Carissa bispinosa
Forest Num-num
Carissa macrocarpa
Num-Num
Casearia gladiiformis
Cassine aethiopica
Sword Leaf
Kooboo Berry
Tree
Cassine eucleiformis
Cassine papillosa
White Sybas
Common Saffron
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
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Cassine peragua
Bastard Safron Wood
Tree
Cassine tetragona
Climbing Saffron Wood
Tree
Cassinopsis tinifolia
Spineless Cassinopsis
Tree
Cassipourea gerradii
Cassipourea gummiflua
Bastard Onion Wood

Onion Wood
Tree
Catunaregum spinosa
Thorny-bone Apple
Cavacoa aurea
Natal Hickory
Celtis africana
White Stinkwood
Celtis gomphophylla
Chaetacme aristata
Bastard White Stink Wood

Thorny Elm
Tree
Chionanthus foveolatus
Fine Leaved Iron Wood
Tree
Chionanthus peglerae
Chrysophyllum viridifolium
Large Leaved Iron Wood

Fluted Milkwood
Tree
Clausena anisata
Horsewood
Clerodendrum glabrum
Cats Whiskers
Clerodendrum myriocoides
Blue Cats Whisker
Tree
Clutia abyssinica
Smooth Fruited Clutia
Tree
Clutia pulchella
Cnestis natalensis
Warty-fruited Clutia
Itch Pod
Tree
Coddia rudis
Cola natalensis
Small Bone Apple

Coshwood
Tree
Combretum bracteosum
Hiccup Nut
Tree
Combretum erythrophyllum
Combretum kraussii
River Bushwillow
Forest Bushwillow
Combretum molle
Commiphora harveyi
Velvet Bushwillow
Red-stem Corkwood
Commiphora woodii
Forest Corkwood
Cordia caffra
Septee Tree
Crassula ovata
Croton sylvaticus
Narrow Leaved Crassula

Forest Feverberry
Cryptocarya latifolia
Broad-leaved Quince
Cryptocarya myrtifolia
Camphor Laurel
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
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Cryptocarya woodii
Cape Quince
Cunonia capensis
Rooiels
Tree
Cussonia natalensis
Cussonia nicholsonii
Simple Leaved Cabbage Tree

Natal Coast Cabbage Tree
Tree
Cussonia sphaerocephala
Natal Forest Cabbage Tree
Cussonia spicata
Common Cabbage Tree
Cussonia zuluensis
Zulu Cabbage Tree
Dais cotinifolia
Dalbergia armata
Pom Pom Tree

Hluhluwe Creeper
Dalbergia obovata
Climbing Flat-bean
Deinbollia oblongifolia
Dune Soap-berry
Dichrostachys cinerea
Sickle Bush
Diospyros lycioides
Bluebush
Diospyros natalensis
Small-leaved Jackal-berry
Diospyros scabrida
Hard Leaved Monkey Plum
Tree
Diospyros simii
Diospyros villosa
Star Apple
Hairy Star-apple
Tree
Diospyros whyteana
Bladder Nut
Tree
Dodonaea angustifolia
Dombeya cymosa
Sand Olive
Natal Wild-pear
Tree
Dombeya rotundifolia
Common Wild-pear
Dombeya tiliacea
Dovyalis caffra
Forest Dombeya
Kei-apple
Dovyalis longispina
Natal Apricot
Dovyalis rhamnoides
Common Dovyalis
Tree
Dovyalis zeyhen
Dracaena alectriformis
Oval Kei Apple

Large-leaved Dragon Tree
Tree
Drypetes arguta
Water Iron-plum
Drypetes gerrardii
Forest Iron-plum
Drypetes natalensis
Natal Iron-plum
Ehretia rigida
Puzzle Bush
Ekebergia capensis
Cape Ash
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
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Ekebergia pterophylla
Rock Ash
Tree
Embelia ruminata
Erythrina humeana
Embelia
Dwarf Coral Tree
Tree
Erythrina lattissima
Erythrina lysistemon
Blood Leaved Erythrina

Common Coral Tree
Tree
Erythrococca berberidea
Erythroxylum emarginatum
Prickly Red Berry

Common Coca Tree
Tree
Erythroxylum pictum
Forest Cocoa Tree
Tree
Euclea crispa
Euclea natalensis
Blue Guarri
Natal Guari
Tree
Euclea shimperi
Eugenia capensis
Bush Guarri
Dune Myrtle
Tree
Eugenia natalita
Common Forest Myrtle
Euphorbia tirucalli
Rubber Euphorbia
Faurea macnaughtonii
Terblans
Tree
Ficus burtt - davyi

Ficus glumosa
Veld Fig
Mountain Fig
Tree
Ficus ingens
Red-leaved Rock Fig
Ficus lutea
Large-leaved Fig
Ficus natalensis
Natal Fig
Ficus polita
Wild-rubber Fig
Ficus stuhlmannii
Lowveld Fig
Tree
Ficus sycomorus
Sycamore Fig
Tree
Ficus thonninghii
Peters Fig
Tree
Garcinia gerrardii
Forest Garcinia
Tree
Gardenia thunbergii
White Gardenia
Tree
Gardenia volkensii
Grewia caffra
Transvaal Gardenia
Climbing Raisin
Tree
Grewia lasiocarpa
Forest Raisin
Grewia occidentalis
Cross-berry
Halleria lucida
Tree Fuschia
Harpephyllum caffrum
Sourplum
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
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Heteromorpha trifoliata
Heteropyxis natalensis
Parsely Pear
Natal Lavender
Tree
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hippobromus pauciflorus
Coast Hibiscus
False Horsewood
Tree
Homalium dentatum
Forest Homalium
Tree
Homalium rufescens
Hyperacanthus amoenus
River Bastard Malberry

Spiny Gardenia
Tree
Hyphaene coriacea
Ilala Palm
Tree
Ilex mitis
Indigofera frutescens
African Holly
River Indigo Bush
Tree
Keetia gueinzii
Climbing Turkey-berry
Kiggelaria africana
Kraussia floribunda
Wil Peach
Rhino Coffee
Lagynias lasiantha
Natal Medlar
Lycium acutifolium
Mackaya bella
River Bells
Maerua caffra
Common Bush-cherry
Maerua racemulosa
Forest Bush-cherry
Maerua rosmarinoides
Neddle Leaved Bush-cherry
Tree
Manilkara concolor
Manilkara discolor
Zulu Milk Berry

Forest Milkberry
Tree
Margaritaria discoidea
Common Pheasant-berry
Maytenus acuminata
Silky Bark
Maytenus heterophylla
Common Spike-thorn
Maytenus mossambicensis
Maytenus nemerosa
Red forest Spike-thorn

White Forest Spike-thorn
Maytenus peduncularis
Cape Blackwood
Maytenus procumbens
Dune Koko Tree
Maytenus senegalensis
Red Spike-thorn
Maytenus undata
Kokoboom
Tree
Micrococca capensis
Milletia grandis
Common Bead String

Umzimbeet
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
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Mimusops caffra
Coastal Milkwood
Mimusops obovata
Red Milkwood
Mitriostigma axillare
Monanthotaxis caffra
Smalll False Loquat

Dwaba Berry
Mundulea sericea
Corkwood
Myrica serrata
Lance Leaf Wax Berry
Tree
Nuxia congesta
Nuxia oppositifolia
Briitle Wood
Water Elder
Tree
Ochna arborea
Cape Plane
Ochna natalitia
Natal Plane
Ochna serrulata
Small-leaved Plane
Olea europaea
Wild Olive
Olea woodiana
Forest Olive
Oncinotis tenuiloba
Magic Rope
Tree
Oricia bachmannii
Twin Berry Tree
Tree
Osyris lanceolata
Oxyanthus pyriformis
Transvaal Sumad
Natal Loquat
Tree
Oxyanthus speciosus
Wild Loquat
Tree
Ozoroa engleri
White Resin Tree
Tree
Ozoroa paniculosa
Common Resin Tree
Tree
Pappae capensis
Doprium
Tree
Pavetta bowkeri
Pavetta gerstneri
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Zulu Brides Bush
Pavetta gulpinii
Tree
Tree
Pavetta inandensis
Pavetta lanceolata
Inandas Bride Bush

Weeping Brides Bush
Tree
Peddiea africana
Poison Olive
Phoenix reclinata
Wild Date Palm
Phylica paniculata
Common Lord Leaf
Tree
Phyllanthus reticulatus
Potato Bush
Tree
Piper capensis
Pittosporum viridflorum
Wild Pepper
Cheesewood
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
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Pleurostylia capensis
Coffee Pear
Tree
Podocarpus latifolius
Polygala myrtifolia
Real Yellow Wood

September Bush
Tree
Portulacaria afra
Spekboom
Tree
Premna mooiensis
Skink Bush
Tree
Protea roupelliae
Protorhus longifolia
Silver Protea
Red Beech
Tree
Psoralea pinnata
Psychotria capensis
Fountain Bush
Black Bird Berry
Tree
Psydrax locuples
Krantz Quar
Psydrax obovata
Quar
Ptaeroxylon obliquum
Sneezwood
Pterocelastrus echinatus
Putterlickia pyracantha
White Cherrywood
False Spike-thorn
Tree
Putterlickia verrucosa
Quisqualis parviflora
Waterd Bastard Spike-thorn

Hoedinig
Tree
Rapanea melanophoeos
Cape Beech
Rawsonia lucida
Forest Peach
Rhoicissus digitata
Baboon Grape
Rhoicissus rhomboidea
Glossy Forest Grape
Rhoicissus tomentosa
Rhoicissus tridentata
Common Forest Grape

Bushmans Grape
Rhus chirindensis
Red Currant
Rhus dentata
Nana Berry
Tree
Rhus fraseri
Rhus gueinzii
Rusty Currant
Thorny Karee
Tree
Rhus lucida
Rhus natalensis
Glossy Taaibows
Natal Karee
Tree
Rhus nebulosa
Sandtaaibos
Rhus pentheri
Common Crow-berry
Rhus rehmanniana
Blunt-leaved Currant
Rinorea angustifolia
White Violet Bush
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
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Rothmannia capensis
Rothmannia globosa
Common Rothmannia
September Bells
Tree
Rothmannia globosa
Small Flowered Rothmannia
Tree
Sapium ellipticum
Sapium integerrimum
Jumping Seed Tree

Duiker Berry
Tree
Schefflera umbellifera
False Cabbage Tree
Schotia brachypetala
Weeping Boer-bean
Schrebera alata
Sclerocarya birrea
Wing Leaved Wooden Pear

Marula
Scolopia mundii
Red Pear
Scolopia zeyheri
Thorny Pear
Scutia myrtina
Cat-thorn
Sideroxylon inerme
White Milkwood
Smodingium argutum
Spirostachys africana
African Poison Oak

Tamboti
Strelitzia nicolai
Wild Banana
Strophanthus speciosus
Strychnos decussata
Poison Rope
Cape Teak
Tree
Strychnos henningsii
Strychnos madagascariensis
Coffe Bean Strychnos

Black Monkey-orange
Tree
Strychnos spinosa
Spiny Monkey-orange
Strychnos usambarensis
Stripe fruited strychnos
Suregada africana
Syzygium cordata
Common Suregada
Water Berry
Tree
Tarchonanthus trilobus
Tarenna pavettoides
Campfor Tree
False Brides Bush
Tree
Tarenna supra-axillaris
Teclea gerrardii
Lowveld Tarenna
Zulu Cherry-orange
Tree
Teclea natalensis
Trema orientalis
Natal Teclea
Pigeonwood
Tree
Tricalysia capensis
Cape Coffee
Tricalysia sonderianna
Coast Coffee
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
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Trichilia dregeana
Forest Natal Mahogany
Tree
Trichilia emetica
Natal Mahogany
Tree
Trichocladus crinitus
Black Witch Hazel
Tree
Trichocladus grandiflorus
Trimeria grandifolia
Green Witch Hazel

Wild Mulberry
Tree
Turraea floribunda
Wild Honeysuckle
Turraea obtusifolia
Small Honeysuckle
Urera cameroonnensis
Uvaria caffra
Climbing Nettle
Small Cluster-pear
Vangueria cyanecens
Bush Medlar
Vangueria infausta
Wild Medlar
Vepris lanceolata
White Ironwood
Vernonia muriantha
Poison Tree Vernonia
Tree
Vitellariopsis marginata
Bush Milk Wood
Tree
Wrightia natalensis
Saddle Pod
Tree
Ximenia caffra
Xylotheca kraussiana
Large Sour Plum

African Dog-rose
Tree
Xymalos monospora
Zanthoxylem capense
Lemon Wood
Knobwood
Tree
Zanthoxylum Davyi
Ziziphus mucronata
Knobwood
Buffalo Thorn
Tree
SCIENTIFIC NAME
12.2 Ecotone plants:

COMMON NAME
PLANT TYPE
Acalypha glabrata
Forest false-nettle
Shrub
Acalypha peduncularis
Brooms and Brushes
Shrub
Acalypha punctata
Sticky Brooms and Brushes
Shrub
Acalypha villicaulis
Heart-leaved Brooms and Brushes
Shrub
Bauhinia tomentosa
Bush-neats foot
Shrub
Brachylaena discolor
Coastal silver oak
Tree
Buddleja saligna
False olive
Tree
Carissa bispinosa
Forest num-num
Shrub
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree
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Carissa macrocarpa
Num-num
Shrub
Chrysanthemoides monilifera
Tick berry bush
Shrub
Coddia rudis
Small bone-apple
Shrub
Crotolaria capensis
Cape rattle-pod
Shrub
Dalbergia obovata
Climbing flat-bean
Tree
Sickle bush
Tree
Dombeya burgessiae
Pink wild-pear
Shrub
Grewia occidentalis
Cross berry
Tree
Hypoestes verticilatus
Riboon bush
Shrub
Isoglossa woodii
Buckweed
Shrub
Mackaya bella
River bells
Shrub
Plectranthus ecklonii
Large-leaved spur-flower
Shrub
Plumbago auriculata
Plumbago
Shrub
Rhus gueinzii
Thorny karee
Shrub
Setaria megaphylla
SCIENTIFIC NAME
12.3 Swamp forest trees and shrubs

COMMON NAME
PLANT TYPE
Barringtonia racemosa
Powder-puff tree
Tree
Combretum erythrophyllum
River bushwillow
Tree
Ficus sur
Cape fig
Tree
Ficus trichopoda
Swamp fig
Tree
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Wild cotton tree
Tree
Hyphaene coriacea
Lala palm
Tree
Macaranga capensis
Wild poplar
Tree
Maesa lanceolata
False assagay
Tree
Phoenix reclinata
Wild date palm
Tree
Rauvolfia caffra
Quinine tree
Tree
Syzygium cordatum
Water berry
Tree
Tabernaemontana ventricosa
Forest toad tree
Tree
Voacanga thoursii
Wild frangipani
Tree
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12.4 Bush clump trees and shrubs:

SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
PLANT TYPE
Acacia robusta
Splendid Acacia
Tree
Acokanthera oppositifolia
Common poison bush
Shrub
Albizia adianthifolia
Flat crown
Tree
Antidesma venosum
Tassle berry
Tree
Apodytes dimidiata
White pear
Tree
Brachylaena discolor
Coastal silver oak
Tree
Bridelia micrantha
Mitzeeri
Tree
Canthium inerme
Common turkey-berry
Tree
Carissa bispinosa
Forest num-num
Shrub
Cussonia sphaerocephala
Natal forest cabbage tree
Tree
Dalbergia obovata
Climbing flat-bean
Tree
Sickle bush
Tree
Diospyros lycioides
Blue bush
Shrub
Dracaena hookerana
Shrub
Duvernoia adhatodoides
Pistol bush
Shrub
Ehretia rigida
Puzzle bush
Tree
Erythrina lysistemon
Common coral tree
Tree
Ficus natalensis
Natal fig
Tree
Grewia occidentalis
Cross berry
Tree
Maytenus procumbens
Dune Koko tree
Tree
Phoenix reclinata
Wild date palm
Tree
Plumbago auriculata
Plumbago
Shrub
Polygala myrtifolia
September bush
Shrub
Psychotria capensis
Black bird berry
Shrub
Rhus gueinzii
Thorny karee
Shrub
Sapium integerrimum
Duiker berry
Tree
Tecoma capensis
Wild honey suckle
Shrub
Tetradenia riparia
Iboza
Shrub
Zanthoxylem capensis
Knobwood
Tree
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12.5
Forbs and Ground Covers
SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
PLANT TYPE
Abrus precatorius
Lucky bean creeper
Creeper
Acridocarpus natalitius
Moth Fruit
Shrub/ Climber
Agapanthus campanulatus
Bell Agapanthus
Bulb
Agapanthus praecox
Common Agapanthus
Bulb
Albuca nelsonii
Candlelabrum Lily
Bulb
Alepidea amatymbica
Giant Alepidea
Forb
Aloe arborescens
Krantz Aloe
Succulent
Aloe barberiae
Tree Aloe
Succulent
Aloe boylei
Broad-leaved Grass Aloe
Succulent
Aloe chabaudii
Chabauds Aloe
Succulent
Aloe cooperi
Coopers Aloe
Succulent
Aloe ecklonis
Ecklon's Aloe
Succulent
Aloe ferox
Bitter Aloe
Succulent
Aloe greatheadii var. davyana
Grasaalwyn
Succulent
Aloe maculata
Common soap Aloe
Succulent
Aloe parvibracteata
Inkalane
Succulent
Aloe thraskii
Dune Aloe
Succulent
Aloe vanbalenii
Succulent
Alysicarpus rugosus
Pioneer Fodder Plant
Shrub
Aneilema aequinoctiale
Clinging Aneilema
Forb
Anisodontea scabrosa
Pink Mallow
Forb
Anthericum saundersiae
Weeping Anthericum
Bulb
Aptenia cordifolia
Aptenia
Succulent
Arctotis arctotoides
Forb
Argyrolobium tomentosum
Velvety Yellow Bush Pea
Forb
Aristea abyssinica
Blue-eyed grass
Bulb
Aristea ecklonii
Blue stars
Bulb
Asparagus aethiopicus
Asparagus africanus
Forb
Bush asparagus
Forb
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Asparagus densiflorus
(sprengeri)
Asparagus falcatus
Emerald fern
Forb
Large forest asparagus
Forb
Asparagus macowanii
Zulu asparagus
Forb
Asparagus plumosus
Forb
Asparagus virgatus
Broom asparagus
Forb
Aspilea natalensis
Wild creeping sunflower
Forb
Aster bakerianus
Forb
Asystasia gangetica
Asystasia
Forb
Barleria crossandriformis
Orange crossandra
Forb
Barleria elegans
White bushveld Barleria
Forb
Barleria guenzii
Forb
Barleria meyeriana
Forb
Barleria obtusa
Bush violet
Forb
Barleria repens
Small bush violet
Forb
Becium obovatum
Cats whiskers
Forb
Begonia sutherlandii
Wild Oranfe Begonia
Succulent
Berkheya setifera
Buffalo-tongue Berkheya
Forb
Berkheya speciosa
Skraaldisseldoring
Forb
Brunsvigia natalensis
Natal candelabra Flower
Bulb
Bulbine abyssinica
Bushy bulbine
Succulent
Bulbine latifolia
Succulent
Bulbine natalensis
Broad-leaved bulbine
Succulent
Callilepis laureola
Ox-eye Daisy
Forb
Carpobrotus dimidiatus
Natal dune vygie
Succulent
Ceratotheca triloba
Wild foxglove
Forb
Chaetacanthus setiger
Fairy stars
Forb
Chironia baccifera
Wild gentian
Forb
Chlorophytum comosum
Green Hen and Chickens
Bulb
Chlorophytum krookianum
Giant chlorophytum
Bulb
Chlorophytum modestum
Small Chlorophytum
Bulb
Chrysanthemoides monilefera
Tick berry bush
Shrub
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Cissampelos mucronata
Heart-leaved Vine
Climber
Cissus rotundifolia
Bushveld grape
Creeper
Clematis brachiata
Travellers Joy
Creeper
Clivia miniata
Bush lily
Bulb
Clivia nobilis
Bush lily
Bulb
Coccinia palmata
Wild Cucumber
Climber
Commelina africana
Yellow commelina
Forb
Commelina erecta
Blue commelina
Forb
Cotyledon orbiculata
Pigs ears
Succulent
Crassula alba
Feko
Forb
Crassula multicava
Fairy Crassula
Forb
Crinum delagoense
Candy-striped Crinum
Bulb
Crinum macowanii
River lily
Bulb
Crinum moorei
Moores Crinum
Bulb
Crocosmia aurea
Montbretia
Bulb
Crossandra fruticulosa
Shade crossandra
Forb
Crotolaria dura
Wild Lucerne
Shrub
Crotolaria globifera
Round pod rattle bush
Shrub
Crotolaria lanceolata
Twin-leaved rattle bush
Shrub
Crotolaria macrocarpa
Golden birdflower
Shrub
Crotolaria natalensis
Forest rattle pod
Shrub
Cyperus albo-striatus
Forest star-sedge
Sedge
Cyphostemma cirrhosum
Droog-my-keel
Climber
Cyphostemma hypoleucum
Double-barrel Vine
Creeper
Cyphostemma natalitium
Creeper
Cyrtanthus breviflorus
Yellow fire lily
Bulb
Cyrtanthus contractus
Fire lily
Bulb
Cyrtanthus galpinii
Galpin's Crytanthus
Bulb
Cyrtanthus mackenii
Ifafa lily
Bulb
Dalbagia bougessiae
Delosperma lineare
Delosperma subpetiolatum
Succulent
Trailing vygie
Succulent
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Desmodium repandrum

Orange Desmodium
Dietes flavida
Dietes grandiflora
Srub
Bulb
Large wild iris
Dietes iridioides
Bulb
Bulb
Dimorphotheca fruticosa
Creeping Marguerite
Forb
Dimorphotheca jucunda
Trailing mauve daisy
Forb
Disa chrysostachya
Red or Yellow Torch Orchid
Disa polygonoides
Honey Disa
Draceana alectriformis
Drimiopsis maculata
Spotted leaved Drimiopsis
Bulb
Eriosema squarrosum
Apricot Eriosema
Shrub
Eucomis autumnalis
Eugenia albanensis
Bulb
Dwarf Grassland Eugenia
Eulophia speciosa
Shrub
Orchid
Felicia erigeroides
Wild Michaelmas daisy
Forb
Flagellaria guineensis
Climbing Bamboo
Climber
Gazania rigens
Trailing gazania
Forb
Gladiolus dalenii
Natal lily
Bulb
Freesia grandiflora
(Anemotheca)
Freesia laxa (Anemotheca)
Gladiolus densiflorus
Bulb
Gloriosa superba
Flame lily
Bulb
Gnidia anthylloides
Brandbossie
Forb
Gnidia splendens
Lesser yellow head
Forb
Gomphocarpus physocarpus
Milkweed
Forb
Haemanthus albiflos
White paint brush
Bulb
Helichrysum appendiculatum
Sheeps' Ear Everlasting
Forb
Helichrysum cymosum
Helichrysum kraussii
Forb
Straw everlasting
Helichrysum plumosum
Hermbstaedtia odorata
Forb
Forb
Wild Cockscomb
Shrub
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Hibiscus calyphyllus
Forb
Hibiscus surattensis
Prickly Wild Hibiscus
Forb
Hoslundia opposita
Orange Bird Berry
Shrub
Hypericum aethiopicum
Small Hypericum
Shrub
Hypoestes aristata
Ribbon bush
Forb
Hypoxis argentea
Small Yellow Star-flower
Bulb
Indigofera eriocarpa
Shrub
Indigofera hedyantha
Black-bud Indigo
Shrub
Indigofera hilaris
Red Indigo Bush
Shrub
Indigofera tristis
Velvety Indigo
Shrub
Ipomoea pes-caprae
Dune morning glory
Forb
Jasminum multipartitum
Common Wild Jasmine
Creeper
Justicia betonica
Paper plume
Forb
Justicia campylostemon
Honey Justicia
Forb
Justicia protracta
Veld Justicia
Forb
Kalanchoe rotundifolia
Common Kalanchoe
Forb
Kniphofia gracilis
Slender poker
Bulb
Kniphofia laxiflora
Slender poker
Bulb
Kniphofia linearifolia
Common Marsh Poker
Bulb
Leonotis dubia
Forest Leonotis
Shrub
Leonotis intermedia
Broad-leaved Leonotis
Shrub
Leonotis leonurus
Wild Dagga
Shrub
Lippia javanica
Lemon bush
Forb
Manulea parviflora
Pepper and Salt
Shrub
Microsorium scolopendrium
Dune fern
Forb
Mitriostigma axilare
Small false loquat
Shrub
Momordica foetida
Gifappel
Creeper
Mondia whitei
White's Ginger
Climber
Mukia maderaspatana
Creeper
Muraltia lancifolia
Purple heath
Shrub
Nemesia denticulata
Wild Nemesia
Forb
Neonotonia wightii
Robust pioneer creeper
Creeper
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Orthosiphon labiatus
Shell bush
Shrub
Othonna natalensis
Geelbossie
Shrub
Pavonia columella
Pink Pavonia
Shrub
Pelargonium luridum
Stalk-flowered Pelargonium
Forb
Pentanisia angustifolia
Broad-leaved Pentanisia
Forb
Peristrophe cernua
False buckweed
Forb
Phaulopsis imbricata
Forb
Plectranthus ambiguus
Large-flowered Plectranthus
Forb
Plectranthus ciliatus
Speckled spur-flower
Forb
Plectranthus ecklonii
Large spur-flower bush
Forb
Plectranthus fruticosus
Forest spur-flower
Forb
Plectranthus saccatus
Stoep jacaranda
Forb
Plectranthus strigosus
Forb
Plectranthus verticillatus
Money plant
Forb
Plectranthus zuluensis
Zulu spur-flower
Forb
Plicosepalus kalachariensis
Shrub
Polygala virgata
Purple broom
Forb
Ruellia cordata
Veld violet
Forb
Rumohra adianthiformis
Leather-leaf fern
Forb
Ruttya ovata
Ruttya
Forb
Salacia kraussii
iBhonsi
Forb
Sandersonia aurantiaca
Christmas bells
Bulb
Scabiosa columbaria
Wild Scabiosa
Forb
Scadoxus membranaceus
Dwarf paintbrush
Bulb
Scadoxus multiflorus
Fire-ball Lily
Bulb
Scadoxus puniceus
Blood lily
Bulb
Sanservieria hycanthenoides
Scilla natalensis
Senecio deltoideus
Forb
Stachys aethiopica
Stangeria eriopus
Stenochlaena tenuifolia
Giant Vine Fern
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Strelitzia reginae
Bird-of-paradise-flower
Striga elegans
Large Witchweed
Forb
Sutera floribunda
Kerriebos
Forb
Synaptolepis kirkii
Syncolostemon densiflorus
Shrub
Pink plume
Tapinanthus gracilis
Tapinanthus kraussianus
Forb
Shrub
Krauss's Mistletoe
Shrub
Tephrosia elongata
Orange Tephrosia
Forb
Tephrosia macropoda
Creeping Tephrosia
Forb
Thunbergia atriplicifolia
Natal primrose
Forb
Tinospora caffra
Orange grape creeper
Creeper
Taurea obtusifolia
Tricliceras mossambicense
Tritonia disticha
Shrub
Red Tritonia
Trochomeria hookeri
Perennial Herb
Creeper
Tulbachia simmerri
Wild garlic
Bulb
Tulbachia violacea
Wild garlic
Bulb
Vernonia angulifolia
Trailing Vernonia
Forb
Vernonia hirsuta
Quilted-leaved Vernonia
Forb
Vernonia natalensis
Silver Vernonia
Forb
Wahlenbergia grandiflora
Giant bell flower
Forb
Watsonia densiflora
Natal Watsonia
Bulb
Withania somnifera
Poisenous Gooseberry
Srub
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Arum lily
Bulb
SCIENTIFIC NAME
12.6 Cycads
COMMON NAME
PLANT TYPE
Encephalartos ferox
Tongaland cycad
Shrub
Encephalartos natalensis
Natal cycad
Tree
Eencephalartos villosus
Poor mans cycad
Shrub
Stangeria eriopus
Stangeria
Shrub
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12.7 Lawn Grasses (All Lawn to be instant).

PLANT TYPE
SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
Cynodon dactylon
Couch grass
Lawn grass
Dactyloctenium australe
L.M. Grass
Lawn grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum
Buffalo turf grass
Lawn grass
SCIENTIFIC NAME
12.8 Forest Understorey Grasses

COMMON NAME
PLANT TYPE
Digitaria diversinervis
Oplismenus hirtellus
Grass
Basket grass
Pseudochinolaena polystachya
Grass
Grass
Setaria megaphylla
Broad-leaved bristle grass
Grass
SCIENTIFIC NAME
12.9 Veld Grasses

COMMON NAME
PLANT TYPE
Andropogon eucomus
Snowflake grass
Grass
Aristida junciformis
Gongoni Three-awn
Grass
Cenchrus ciliaris
Foxtail buffalo grass
Grass
Chloris gayana
Rhodes grass
Grass
Ctenium concinnum
Sickle grass
Grass
Cymbopogon excavatus
Broad-leaved turpentine grass
Grass
Digitaria eriantha
Common finger grass
Grass
Eragrostis curvula
Weeping love grass
Grass
Eragrostis capensis
Heart-seed love grass
Grass
Eragrostis racemosa
Narrow heart love grass
Grass
Eriochloa meyeriana
Black-footed water grass
Grass
Harpochloa falx
Caterpillar grass
Grass
Hyparrhenia cymbaria
Boat thatching grass
Grass
Imperata cylindrical
Cottonwool grass
Grass
Melinis repens
Natal redtop
Grass
Panicum maximum
Guinea grass
Grass
Panicum natalense
Natal panicum
Grass
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Setaria lindenbergiana

Mointain bristle grass
Setaria megaphylla
Grass
Grass
Setaria sphacelata var sericea
Golden bristle grass
Grass
Sporobolus africanus
Ratstail dropseed grass
Grass
Sporobolus fimbriatus
Dropseed grass
Grass
Themeda triandra
Red grass
Grass
Tristachya leucothrix
Hairy trident grass
Grass
Urochloa mosambicensis
Bushveld signal grass
Grass
SCIENTIFIC NAME
12.10 Wetland Plants.

COMMON NAME
PLANT TYPE
Aponogeton junceus
Aponogeton
Marginal
Ascolepis capensis
Umuzi
Aspilia natalensis
Wild creeping sunflower
Marginal
Centella asiatica
Giant sedge
Sedge
Coix lacryma-jobi
Shrub
Crassocephalum picridifolium
Forb
Cotula nigellifolia
Staggers weed
Cyperus albostriatus
Cyperus dives
Forb
Sedge
Giant sedge
Cyperus latifolius
Sedge
Sedge
Cyperus obtusiflorus
White-flowered Sedge
Sedge
Cyperus papyrus
Papyrus
Sedge
Cyperus prolifer
Dwarf papyrus
Sedge
Cyperus textiles
Sedge
Dissotis canescens
Pink marsh Dissotis
Shrub
Dissotis princeps
Purple wild Tibouchina
Shrub
Gunnera perpensa
Wild rhubarb
Marginal
Juncus kraussii
Matting rush
Marginal
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Kniphofia tysonii
Bulb
Kyllinga alba
White Button Sedge
Sedge
Laportea peduncularis
River nettle
Marginal
Ludwigia octovalvis
Shrubby Ludwigia
Shrub
Ludwigia stolonifera
Creeping Ludwigia
Shrub
Mariscus macrocarpus
Sedge
Mariscus solidus
Sedge
Nesaea radicans
Marsh Nesaea
Marginal
Nynphaea nouchali
Blue water lily
Aquatic
Nymphoides indica
Aquatic
Persicaria serrulata
Knotweed
Marginal
Phragmites australis
Common reed
Reed
Potamogeton crispus
Wavy-leaved pondweed
Marginal
Potamogeton schweinfurthii
Marginal
Potamogeton thunbergii
Broad-leaved pondweed
Marginal
Pycnostachys reticulata
Slender Pycnostachys
Marginal
Ranunculus multifidus
Common buttercup
Forb
Trapa natans
Water chestnut
Aquatic
Typha capensis
Bulrush
Bulb
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Arum lily
Bulb
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

THIS DOCUMENT SUPRCEDES ALL PREVIOUS DOCUMENTS

Revised July 2011

Hilltop Private Estate

Architectural Design and Landscaping Guidelines

General Forms and Construction

ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW PROCESS

THE DRAWING SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

PLAN APPLICATION FEES

CONSTRUCTION COST SUNDRIES

CONTACT ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Note: It is recommended that Geotechnical advice be obtained re:

Hilltop Private Estate

Architectural Design and Landscaping Guidelines

Dominance of nature and the re-establishment of the Coastal Forest

Hilltop Private Estate

Architectural Design and Landscaping Guidelines

GENERAL GUIDELINES APPLICABLE TO ALL AREAS OF THE HILLTOP ESTATE

General Forms and Construction.

Bricks as specified under 4.3 external walls

Structures to comply with the National

Forms and Elements

Hilltop Private Estate

All roof pitches other than under

Architectural Design and Landscaping Guidelines

Roof pitch of 45 and/or 20.

Smooth textured plaster and paint.

External paint colours from Plascon and

Forms and Elements

Plastered window and door reveals

Hilltop Private Estate

Architectural Design and Landscaping Guidelines

Windows and Doors.

Tinted reflective glass.

Forms and Elements

Natural coloured hardwood.

Hinged or sliding shutters.

Verandahs and Decks etc.

Forms and Elements

Large glazed pane or

Hilltop Private Estate

Architectural Design and Landscaping Guidelines

Complimentary to main structure.

Garages and Carports.

To match the main structure.

Forms and Elements

Hilltop Private Estate

Architectural Design and Landscaping Guidelines

Forms and Elements

Located within the demarcated footprint

Pump visible from road.

TV Antennae, Telephones and

Forms and Elements

To match main structure.

To match main structure

Forms and Elements

height To compliment the main structure.

Hilltop Private Estate

Architectural Design and Landscaping Guidelines

Forms and Elements

Shared driveways to have same finish.

Hilltop Private Estate

Architectural Design and Landscaping Guidelines