Clause 55.07-7 At least 50 per cent of dwellings should have: The plans submitted have not been clearly Accessibility clear opening width of at least 850mm at the dimensioned to show compliance with this entrance to the dwelling and main bedroom. standard. However it is considered that the To ensure the design of dwellings meets A clear path with a minimum width of 1.2 metres dwelling design does provide a clear path the needs of people with limited mobility that connects the dwelling entrance to the main from the dwelling entrance to a main bedroom, an adaptable bathroom and the living bedroom and that bathrooms can be area. adaptable to meet the requirements of either A main bedroom with access to an adaptable Design A or Design B specified in Table B7. bathroom. At least one adaptable bathroom that meets all of the requirements of either Design A or Design B specified in Table B7. 55.07-8 Entries to dwellings and buildings should: As discussed above it is not considered that Building entry and circulation Be visible and easily identifiable. the dwelling entrances are clearly visible and easily identifiable. To provide each dwelling and building Provide shelter, a sense of personal address and a There are no lifts provided with all access to with its own sense of identity. transitional space around the entry. first floor being via stairs. There are no foyer areas with each dwelling To ensure the internal layout of buildings The layout and design of buildings should: having individual access from internal provide for the safe, functional and Clearly distinguish entrances to residential and accessways. efficient movement of residents. areas. To ensure internal communal areas Provide windows to building entrances and lift provide adequate access to daylight and areas. natural ventilation. Provide visible, safe and attractive stairs from the entry level to encourage use by residents. Provide common areas and corridors that:
Clause 55.07-7 Accessibility To ensure the design of dwellings meets the needs of people with limited mobility At least 50 per cent of dwellings should have: clear opening width of at least 850mm at the entrance to the dwelling and main bedroom. A clear path with a minimum width of 1.2 metres that connects the dwelling entrance to the main bedroom, an adaptable bathroom and the living area. A main bedroom with access to an adaptable bathroom. At least one adaptable bathroom that meets all of the requirements of either Design A or Design B specified in Table B7. The plans submitted have not been clearly dimensioned to show compliance with this standard. However it is considered that the dwelling design does provide a clear path from the dwelling entrance to a main bedroom and that bathrooms can be adaptable to meet the requirements of either Design A or Design B specified in Table B7. 55.07-8 Building entry and circulation To provide each dwelling and building with its own sense of identity. To ensure the internal layout of buildings provide for the safe, functional and efficient movement of residents. To ensure internal communal areas provide adequate access to daylight and natural ventilation. Entries to dwellings and buildings should: Be visible and easily identifiable. Provide shelter, a sense of personal address and a transitional space around the entry. The layout and design of buildings should: Clearly distinguish entrances to residential and areas. Provide windows to building entrances and lift areas. Provide visible, safe and attractive stairs from the entry level to encourage use by residents. Provide common areas and corridors that: As discussed above it is not considered that the dwelling entrances are clearly visible and easily identifiable. There are no lifts provided with all access to first floor being via stairs. There are no foyer areas with each dwelling having individual access from internal accessways.
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