Application This code applies to development identified as requiring assessment against the Residential care facility and retirement facility code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment). Purpose and overall outcomes The purpose of the Residential care facility and retirement facility code is to ensure residential care facilities and retirement facilities:- are appropriately located; are designed in a manner which meets the needs of and provides a comfortable and safe environment for residents; and protect the amenity of surrounding premises. The purpose of the Residential care facility and retirement facility code will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:- a residential care facility or retirement facility is located where residents can have easy and direct access to public transport and community services and facilities; a residential care facility or retirement facility provides a home-like, non-institutional environment that promotes individuality, sense of belonging and independence; a residential care facility or retirement facility achieves a balance between providing specialised housing for residents whilst providing the opportunity for residents to participate in the wider community; a residential care facility or retirement facility is designed to be integrated with surrounding development; a residential care facility or retirement facility is sited such that there is ease of movement, safety and legibility for residents and visitors; and a residential care facility or retirement facility is designed such that the comfort, safety, security, individuality, privacy and wellbeing of residents are promoted. Specific benchmarks for assessment Benchmarks for assessable development Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Compliance / Representations Location and site suitability
1.2m if solid. Editor’s note—the height of the fence or wall may be tapered from 1.2m to 1.8m from the street frontage over a maximum distance of 6m. AO8.4 Front fences and walls are setback behind the 3m wide landscaping strip. Management, residential care and social facilities PO9 The residential care facility or retirement facility provides appropriate management, social and care facilities on site. AO9.1 The residential care facility or retirement facility provides management facilities, supervised care facilities and social facilities in communal buildings. AO9.2 Communal buildings are easily accessible and centrally located, and residents are able to easily navigate the site on foot or with the assistance of mobility aids. Click and provide your representations. Accessibility PO10 The residential care facility or retirement facility incorporates easy and safe pedestrian access and movement. AO10.1 No dwelling or rooming unit is more than 250m walking distance from a site entry or exit point. AO10.2 All pathways and land used for outdoor recreation have grades of 5% or less, with having hard, slip resistant surfaces. AO10.3 Internal paths, ramps and hallways are capable of accommodating two wheelchairs (side by side) at any one time. AO10.4 Buildings exceeding one storey in height incorporate lifts and ramped access to each storey. Click and provide your representations. Safety and security