access starts at home!

boxerdog

i have an issue that is local and national i had the understanding that new house had to have ramped or level access from pavement part of part M building regs but locally to me there are still new developments where house on level site are still being built with steps i have contacted local council who pass the book a local cllr said they weren't breaching it but i don't think they understood the issue- contacted the developer not responseded i'm looking how to contact regarding legal enforcement - i have also emailed equality advisory service a couple of days a go no response

ScopeHelpline

Hello
We are not buildings/access experts but believe that this is more guidance, and preferable, as opposed to mandatory legislation. You might like to look at the enclosed link on the Government website... pages 7 and 8 appear to refer to these type of access issues https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/230251/2_-_Housing_Standards_Review_-_Technical_Standards_Document.pdf

You could also contact the Centre for Accessible Environments who should be able to give specialist information on these type of design issues http://www.cae.org.uk/

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