Canada Bay Accessibility / DDA Conditions

7. Building Compliance - BCA The following building compliance matters have been identified in the assessment of this application and are required to be resolved prior to development consent, as it is likely to affect the design and function of the building and required for further assessment: i. The proposed media rooms have not been provided with natural lighting. This is not supported. The media and study rooms and media/study rooms are deemed habitable rooms under the NCC and must be provided with natural lighting to comply with F6D2 (Provision of natural light). A redesign of these spaces is required to achieve compliance if these rooms are to be maintained in the design. ii. The BCA…

3. However, the same company provided an Access Report which included a proposed performance solution to support the use of bifold doors for the communal facility. I would suggest that the communal facility and communal open space and swimming pool comply with the deemed to satisfy provisions of the NCC to provide access to all. I note the development has at least 6 adaptable units within the complex. Visitors may also wish to use these communal facilities as well as the elderly.

4. The access report also advises the swimming pool is not required to be accessible. Under Clause D4, D11 a swimming pool which has a 94 Document Set ID: 8814790 Version: 5, Version Date: 13/02/2026 perimeter of more than 70m, at least one accessible water entry/exit must be provided.