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<p>The independent ‘Building Better, Building Beautiful’ Commission was established
in December 2018 to advise the Government on how to improve the design quality of
new build homes and neighbourhoods. Its report was published on 30 January 2020. The
Government welcomes the report and will provide a response in due course.</p><p>Building
Regulations include optional technical standards for accessible and adaptable homes
and wheelchair accessible homes. The requirements in the regulations are supported
by statutory guidance. Government will consult shortly on accessibility of new homes.
The consultation will consider making higher accessibility standards mandatory, recognising
the importance of suitable homes for the elderly and disabled</p><p><br>The National
Design Guide states that well-designed homes and places should be accessible to all,
support the health and well being of their users and be adaptable to their changing
needs over time. We have delivered over 34,000 new units of supported and sheltered
housing since 2011 for older, disabled and other vulnerable people. The Government
funding for the disabled facilities grant (DFG) has more than doubled since 2015,
rising from £220 million in 2015-16 to £505 million in 2019-20.</p>
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