DA Report [As Published] · 132007.2398

                 HomeCare
                 Retirement Living
                 Residential Care


     It is requested that the Council determine the contributions according to the proposed use of
     the site.


     It is apparent that the conversion factors and equivalent population figures used are not a
     true reflection of probable demand factors.


     RSL Care has undertaken a count of residents within 1284 independent living units within 16
     retirement villages it operates in Queensland and New South Wales.


     The average occupancy is 1.33 persons per unit ranging from a low of 1.17 per unit to a high
     of 1.5 per unit. It is commonly accepted that the average occupancy within retirement
     villages is 1.5 persons per unit – typically 50% of units have single occupants and 50% are
     occupied by couples.


     It is also noted that by reference to the 2006 Census, the average occupancy per
     unit/apartment within Noosa Shire is 1.67 persons per unit. The average occupancy per
     detached house is 2.58.


     Public Open Space Contributions

     Table 6 assigns an occupancy of 1 person per bed for aged persons homes and 1.5 persons
     per 2 bedroom unit in a retirement village.


     The rate per unit is consistent with that typically found in retirement villages and also
     consistent with that stated in Table 6.1 of Part 2 of The Noosa Plan.


     However, it is respectfully suggested that residents within a nursing home have little demand
     for or use of public recreation facilities. The majority of residents are in need of high care
     and special care.


     A discount factor should be applied to the contribution rate.


     It is accepted that the conversion rate for the retirement village component reflects typical
     occupancy rates.




RSL Care – Integrated Residential Aged Care & Seniors Living – Trading Post Road, Cooroy              25