Noosa Plan Code Assessment

      allows for spaces and
      landscapes             between
      buildings;
(d)   allows sufficient area at
      ground level for private and
      communal open space, site
      facilities, resident and visitor
      parking and landscaping;
      and
(e)   facilitates ease of resident
      access         around        the
      development such that all
      communal buildings and
      recreational facilities are
      conveniently located.

Safety and Amenity
 Performance outcomes                    Acceptable Outcomes                     Comment
All Relocatable home parks, Residential care facilities, Retirement facilities and Rooming accommodation
Safety and Amenity
PO10                                     AO10                                    Not applicable
The use does not have a significant      Development ensures that where
adverse impact on the amenity            chemical, laundry or cooking odour
enjoyed by users of adjoining or         is released, exhaust vents are
nearby premises.                         discharged vertically and directed
                                         away from adjoining sensitive land
                                         uses.
PO11                                                                             Complies
Safety, security and comfort of No acceptable outcome provided
residents,       staff,   visitors   and
neighbours        is    considered and
incorporated into the design of the
facility.
PO12                                     AO12                                    Alternative Solution
Development is designed to minimise Bedroom windows are at least 3               Refer Town Planning Report
noise carrying between dwelling units metres away from shared driveways,
or accommodation units by locating car parking areas, mechanical plant,
noise sensitive spaces such as refuse and recycling areas, vents and
bedrooms away from noise generating exhausts.
areas of the development, such as car
parking areas or mechanical plant and
equipment or recreational facilities.
PO13                                     AO13                                    Complies
Development provides for the With the exception of a relocatable
accommodation needs of users of all home park, residential uses that
ages and abilities at various stages of cater for independent living are
their lives, allowing for an optimum accessible or able to be made
degree of independence for people accessible for people with physical
with disabilities, seniors, or people disabilities through:
requiring assisted living.               (a)  providing an accessible path of
                                              travel from the footpath or car
                                              parking area to the front entry
                                              of the residential building;
                                         (b)  incorporating the kitchen,
                                              living/dining area, at least one
                                              bedroom, a bathroom, and the
                                              laundry on the ground floor if
                                              the residential building spans
                                              two or more storeys in height;
                                         (c)  providing 1.2 metre wide
                                              passageway and doorways of
                                              at least 920 millimetres wide
                                              and level entry thresholds to
                                              all accessible rooms on the
                                              ground floor; and
                                         (d)  ensuring      ground      floor
                                              kitchen     and      bathroom