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
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
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