WOBO fully supports the concept of equality and the application of this concept in terms of accessibility for all.  We would support the proposal to increase the minimum requirements within the English Building Regulations to the enhanced provision set out in M4(2), Category 2 Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings.

You are encouraged to respond to the proposals before the consultation closes at 11.45pm on 1st December 2020

This consultation considers how to raise accessibility standards, recognising the importance of suitable homes for older and disabled people.

In particular, it considers how the existing optional accessible and adaptable standard for homes and the wheelchair user standard are used and whether government should mandate a higher standard or reconsider the way the existing optional standards are used.

Introduction
1. In June 2019, the Government announced its intention to consult on accessibility of new homes. This consultation considers how to raise accessibility standards, recognising the importance of suitable homes for older and disabled people.
2. The Government’s manifesto sets a strategy on Homes for the Future, encouraging innovative design and technology to make housing more affordable, accessible, and suitable for disabled people and an ageing population.
3. This consultation seeks views on various options to raise the accessibility of new homes. In particular, it considers how the accessible and adaptable standard for homes (known as M4(2) in Part M of the Building Regulations) and the wheelchair user standard (known as M4(3)) are currently used as optional technical standards.

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