The following summary will assist you in navigating the building approval process at Ashford;
Your builder will work with you to design your home to meet the mandatory design guidelines. It is important that your builder has access to the Ashford Design Guidelines as well as the Ashford Building Envelope Guide. During the design phase should you or your builder wish to raise any questions with Mirvac please submit your query to ashfordmpc@mirvac.com
Download Ashford Building Envelope Guide
Once your design is finalised, please submit your Covenant Application on our on online Application Portal - ashford.mirvac.com/portal and track your covenant journey.
A Covenant Bond of $3,500 is required to be paid to the following:
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Law Practice Trust Account
Account Number: 24 66 34
BSB: 034 003
Description: “Surname” Ashford “Lot Number” – Covenant Bond
Be sure to include the proof of bond payment as part of your covenant application to avoid a delay in the assessment and approval process. This amount is held in trust and is fully refundable upon completion of your home and landscaping in accordance with these Design Guidelines.
The Design Committee will assess your plans for compliance with the Design Guidelines. This process will generally take 2 weeks, assuming all information is provided. Any items requiring amendment will be raised with you and your builder, and plans will need to be amended and resubmitted prior to approval being granted.
Covenant Approval will be issued when the submission has been assessed by the Design Committee and complies with the Design Guidelines. Please take care to note any comment(s) on your approved plans to ensure that all conditions of the Covenant Approval are addressed.
Once Covenant Approval has been issued, an application can then be made to your accredited building certifier/Council for the statutory Building Approval.
You must commence construction of your home prior to 12 months after settlement of your land and complete your home and achieve Final Compliance Approval within 12 months from construction commencement. Please ensure that your lot is properly maintained to be free of excessive weeds, rubbish or garbage prior to and during the construction phase of your home. This will ensure that your land is clean and safe at all times.
Once your House & Landscaping are complete, please request your Final Inspection via the Application Portal. The Final Inspection will be carried out by the Design Committee and assessed against your previously issued Covenant Approval. This process will generally take 2 weeks.
If your home has complied, the Design Committee will issue a Final Compliance Approval. Should your home not be in accordance with the previously issued Covenant Approval the Design Committee will notify on items to remedy prior to issuing a Final Compliance Approval.
The Covenant Bond will be refunded to your bank account once Final Compliance Approval is issued. This process will generally take 2 weeks.
The best part! Move into your new home and enjoy the beautiful community that is Ashford Residences.