SEPP 65 - Apartment Design Guide

04 I BuildingPerformance criteria4G-1Universal design features are included inapartment designAcceptable solutions1. Developments achieve a benchmark of 20% oftotal apartments incorporating the silver leveluniversal design features in Table 5Figure 4G.2 Wide and barrier free entries and common circulation spaceshelp accessibilityPerformance criteria4G-2A variety of apartments with adaptable designsare providedAcceptable solutions1. Adaptable housing is provided in accordance withthe relevant council policy2. Adaptable apartment design solutions mayinclude:• convenient access to communal and publicareas• high level of solar accessFigure 4G.3 Level threshold transitions eliminate trip hazards• minimal structural change and residentialamenity loss when adapted• larger car parking spaces for accessibility• parking is titled separately from apartments orthere are shared car parking arrangements7.95 mPerformance criteria4G-3Apartment layouts are flexible and accommodate arange of lifestyle needsAcceptable solutions1. Apartment design incorporates flexible designsolutions which may include:• rooms with multiple functions12.75 m• dual master bedroom apartments with separatebathrooms• larger apartments with various living spaceoptions• dual key apartments which are separate but onthe same title• open plan ‘loft’ style apartments with only afixed kitchen, laundry and bathroomFigure 4G.4 A flexible apartment design allows for a variety ofconfigurations including home office or separate tenancyDRAFT | Apartment Design Guide I September 201489