Estate Landscaping Requirements
Every estate and local council can have different requirements for landscaping, fencing, verges, street trees, reticulation, front gardens and approved materials.
At Karri Coast Landscaping, we help homeowners understand these requirements and create practical, well-finished landscapes that suit their property, estate guidelines and the South West environment.
To help make the process easier, we have listed some of the local estate and shire guidelines below. These links are provided as a helpful starting point for homeowners, builders, and new-build clients. Guidelines can change, so we always recommend checking the most recent estate or council requirements before starting your landscaping project.
These links are provided as a helpful starting point for homeowners, builders, and new-build clients. Guidelines can change, so we always recommend checking the most recent estate or council requirements before starting your landscaping project.
Arbour — Margaret River
Arbour Margaret River has design guidelines covering landscaping, fencing, streetscape presentation and front yard requirements. The landscaping information can be found on page 26 of the building guidelines. The guidelines encourage climate-appropriate, waterwise planting, local native species and landscaped areas that contribute to the rural character of the estate.
Link: https://arbourmargaretriver.com.au/documents/19104-Arbour-Building-Guidelines.pdf
City of Bayswater
The City of Bayswater landscaping guidelines outline what may need to be included in landscaping plans, including plant schedules, reticulation details, verge areas, materials, finishes, maintenance requirements and external landscaped areas.
City of Busselton
The City of Busselton’s landscaping guidelines outline general landscaping requirements for properties within the local government area. This may include landscaping design, plant selection, irrigation, verge areas, maintenance and presentation standards, depending on the property and type of development.
Link: https://www.busselton.wa.gov.au/documents/199/section-9a-landscaping-general
Dunsborough Lakes — Dunsborough
Dunsborough Lakes has design guidelines and covenants covering landscaping, fencing, surface levels, estate presentation and public-facing garden areas. The landscaping information can be found on page 7 of the design guidelines. The guidelines state that garden areas visible from public areas, including adjoining road verges, should not remain unlandscaped after the required timeframe.
Link: https://www.dunsboroughlakes.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dl_dg.pdf
Embark — Busselton
Embark Busselton provides landscaping and fencing rebate information for eligible lots. The requirements include details such as keeping the lot level and free of rubbish, maintaining survey pegs, installing taps for front landscaping irrigation, allowing for reticulation under the driveway and preparing the front verge.
Shire of Augusta Margaret River
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River verge landscaping and maintenance guidelines explain responsibilities for verges, street trees, existing vegetation, road reserves and verge maintenance. These guidelines are especially important when landscaping areas between the property boundary and the road.
Spindrift — Margaret River
Spindrift’s design guidelines include front garden landscaping requirements, verge expectations, eligible landscaping contribution details and planting standards. The landscaping information can be found on page 14 of the design guidelines. The guidelines include requirements around permeable surfaces, planted garden beds, garden bed edging, front garden trees and restrictions on artificial turf.
Link: https://spindriftmargaretriver.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Spindrift-Design-Guidelines.pdf
The Leeuwin @ Witchcliffe — Witchcliffe
The Leeuwin @ Witchcliffe design guidelines cover landscaping, fencing, driveways, bushfire management and overall estate presentation. The landscaping section encourages climate-appropriate, waterwise planting and local native species that support natural habitat and birdlife.
Link: https://www.theleeuwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Leeuwin_Design-Guidelines-Revision-2.pdf
Vasse Estate — Vasse
Vasse Estate provides front yard landscaping installation guidelines and landscaping package requirements. The landscaping information can be found on page 44 of the contract annexures. The guidelines encourage high-quality front landscaping, including irrigated turf, premium mulch and native plants. They also outline items that may not be accepted, including synthetic turf and incomplete or mostly mulch-based front landscaping.
