12. Code Assessment

Design and siting Table 9.3.4.3 Criteria for assessment (part)




Performance outcomes                           Acceptable Outcomes

All Relocatable home parks, Residential care facilities, Retirement facilities
and Rooming accommodation
Design and siting
PO9                                                                              PO 9 – Complies
The residential use is appropriately sited and No acceptable outcome provided    The proposed extension to the existing hospice complies with PO9 as
designed in a manner which:                                                      the proposal is sited and designed as follows:
                                                                                      Integrates well with the natural landscape and topography
         1. integrates with the natural                                               Is consistent and compatible with the adjoining character of
            landform and landscape of                                                    the area
            the site;                                                                 Maximises the retention of vegetation and allows for
         2. is compatible with the developed                                             landscaping between buildings
            character of its particular                                               The development is located at ground level and includes
            neighbourhood;                                                               areas of private and communal open space for the guest’s
         3. maximises the retention of                                                   enjoyment.
            existing vegetation and allows
            for spaces and landscapes
            between buildings;
         4. allows sufficient area at ground
            level for private and communal
            open space, site facilities,
            resident and visitor parking and
            landscaping; and
         5. facilitates ease of
            resident access around the
            development such that all
            communal buildings and
            recreational facilities are
            conveniently located.