Commitment to lifetime homes design welcomed

[Old Cruser]

I have read this with interest, it makes good sense but I'm not sure how long it will be before this starts, don't know that there has been any new council properties built around here for a good few years.

It won't stop people being booted out once their family have flown the nest though unless they want to pay the bedroom tax.

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If local planning authorities adopt this progressive attitude we will be future-proofing the housing stock and ensuring that as the population gets progressively older that the need for them to move out of their family home is reduced."

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Good idea though.


http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news_events/news-updates/2013/august/news_items/commitment_to_lifetime_homes_design_welcomed.asp

[Fly]

entrance level living space and potential for entrance level bed space (in homes with two or more storeys, there should be entrance level space that could be used as a temporary bedroom and living space)

Did they forget about the bedroom tax, other than that, some good things.
eg

potential for fitting of hoists in bedroom/bathroom − ceilings should be capable of supporting such equipment
Bathroom walls − should be capable of taking firm fixings and support for adaptation, for example grab rails