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Impact on site density of lifetime homes
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Lifetime Homes Standards (LHS) are a series of 16 design features that make a dwelling adaptable. This research follows on from previous work that explored the impact that the application of LHS has on the site density of most current market sale type houses. This report focuses particularly on 2 and 3 storey house types in suburban developments of 30-60 dwellings per hectare (dph). The study draws on the previous work and also relates the findings of a theoretical desk-top study based on typical, generic footprints to the evidence provided by a sample of current development sites. In addition, feedback from a number of house-builders is included. The findings show that LHS has modest spatial implications for certain parts of the home which, for most dwellings, will tend to result in increased floor area unless the habitable space elsewhere in the dwelling is reduced, or the circulation areas can be designed more efficiently. It has more impact on the density of 2 and 3 storey suburban developments in the range of 30-60 dph than on the density of schemes above or below this range. However, inclusion of LHS is likely to have less impact that a number of other factors which tend to reduce actual site density.
Design of lifetime homes
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 41p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Lifetime Homes Standards (LHS) are a series of 16 design features that make a dwelling adaptable. The aim of this report is to assess the implication on size and cost for private sale house builders incorporating LHS for a limited number of common house types. The report assesses 3 common house types with 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms. Each house type is assessed in 2 parts: firstly information is presented on the sizes of typical houses not compliant with LHS by 4 of the largest UK housebuilders; and secondly an example of a non-compliant house type is compared with 2 compliant examples. The examples show that if the layout is considered from first principles that the amount of area increase needed to comply is less than if an existing typical layout is modified to comply. However, designing for the most economical area may result in a less desirable layout or appearance which would have an impact on the market value of the house. The report concludes that further research should be conducted on a wider range of house sizes following discussions to set guidelines on which market factors need to be maintained.
Analysis of distribution of housing typologies in public and private sector and typical compatibility with the lifetime home standard
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 80p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In February 2008, the Departments for Communities and Local Government published ‘Lifetime Homes Lifetime Neighbourhoods – a National strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society’. The strategy states an ambition of seeing all homes built to Lifetime Homes Standards (LHS) by 2013. This study was commissioned as part of a follow-up review to assess whether, and in what form, LHS should be taken into regulation. It considers the likely impact of applying LHS to a range of typical, current, speculative house plans for market sale, across England and Wales. Letters and questionnaires requesting house plans and background information were sent to over 30 developers including all the major house builders. A total of 139 different individual dwelling plans and 9 questionnaires were received from 14 respondents. Of these, 33 plans were offered as LHS compliant. The finding indicated that only 1 plan was considered to be fully compliant, but the average performance of the remaining ‘complaint’ 32 was significantly higher than the 106 which were not designed to meet LHS. The impact of applying LHS varies from very low to very significant; the number of stories and the dwelling size being the most relevant factors with 3 storey dwellings and smaller house types affected most. The building industry is generally resistant to change and does not perceive LHS as offering value for money.
Lifetime homes technical forum
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 23p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Lifetime Homes are ordinary homes incorporating 16 design criteria that can be applied to new homes at low cost. The design features are intended to add to the convenience of the home and to support the changing needs of individuals and families at different stages of life. The Lifetime Homes Technical Forum was set up to bring together a group of housing experts for discussion on implementation of the Lifetime Homes standard in publicly funded housing. The aims were: to help clarify the application of the standard; to indicate ways in which it might be developed or refined; and to provide feedback on these issues to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). This report describes the operation of the project and summarises the Forum discussions. It highlights the key concerns considered by the group, the range of views and ideas put forward and possible solutions to the complex or problematic aspects of applying Lifetime Homes design in all types of new housing. The group also debated ideas for changes to the existing design criteria and made recommendations for further review. The conclusions are presented under 4 headings: review of criteria and guidance; principles of Lifetime Homes and rationale for criteria; applying the Lifetime Homes standard; and relevant issues beyond the scope of Lifetime Homes.
Age, home and community: a strategy for housing for Scotland's older people: 2012-2021
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 91p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This housing strategy for older people in Scotland, developed in partnership with the housing, health and social care sectors, has been agreed by the Scottish Government. It presents a vision for housing and housing-related support for older people, the outcomes we want to achieve and a framework of actions we will take. The Wider Planning for an Ageing Population working group identified five key outcomes for housing and related support for older people, covering: clear strategic leadership; information and advice; better use of existing housing; preventative support; and new housing provision. These five outcomes form the framework for this strategy. Underlying the outcomes are four key principles: older people as an asset; choice; planning ahead; and preventative support. The strategy presents a ten year vision and programme of action. This report is aimed not only at those who are older now, but also at people preparing for retirement, who need to consider options for older age before they reach it. The focus is on prevention and giving people the choices they need to live the best lives possible.
Review of care and repair projects
- Authors:
- SCOTT John, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Care and Repair in Scotland primarily supports older and disabled people living in the private sector to remain living in their own homes by providing assistance with housing repairs, improvements or adaptations. This review provides a contextual analysis of Care and Repair projects and makes a series of recommendations as to how Care and Repair could be strengthened to support the delivery of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. Key findings are presented.
Reviewing Care and Repair in Scotland 2009: report of the findings of the review of care and repair
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 41p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Care and Repair projects provide a range of property based, but personalised services to support older and disabled home owners, tenants of private landlords and crofters, to help them remain in their homes. They make it easier for people to improve and adapt their homes by helping them to decide what work is required, choose reliable tradesmen, obtain finance and oversee the work. Small repairs services may also be available. The ethos and approach taken by Care and Repair is unique, offering a flexible, person centred, property related service. They deliver a flexible and holistic approach that is independent, confidential and non-judgemental and are seen as approachable, trusted and responsive to individual needs. As part of the review, interviews took place with the Care and Repair Forum Board members followed by a more in-depth review of local services by an independent consultant (ODS Consulting) appointed by the Scottish Government. This work included a structured telephone survey of the managers of Care and Repair projects, followed by an online survey of managing agents, management board representatives, local authority sponsors, partner organisations and other providers of Care and Repair type services. National consultation events also took place to bring together anyone with an interest in Care and Repair, to talk about its potential future role. It is primarily for Care and Repair projects and their key stakeholders to decide how best to make use of the tools that these review findings provide.
Review of care and repair projects
- Authors:
- SCOTT John, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 136p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
In October 2008, the Scottish Government appointed ODS Consulting to undertake an independent review of Care and Repair projects in Scotland. The report was commissioned against a background of the introduction of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and specifically the requirement on local authorities to produce a ‘Scheme of Assistance’. The objective of the study was to provide a contextual analysis of Care and Repair projects in Scotland at the current time, the contribution they make to meeting national housing objectives and the potential role they could play in the future. The study took place between October 2008 and April 2009. It involved a desktop review, telephone and online surveys and two stakeholder workshops. The researchers also identified innovative examples of how Care and Repair projects in Scotland are adapting to the changing context.
Housing issues for older people in rural areas
- Authors:
- BEVAN Mark, CROUCHER Karen
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This paper or ‘think-piece’ has been commissioned by the Scottish Executive Development Department. Its aim is to offer expert reflections on the policy actions that might be inferred from the evidence base on older people’s housing and support needs in rural Scotland. Topics covered included: types of tenure and household size for older people in rural areas, housing and support service aspirations of older people in rural areas, information needs of older people in rural areas, relative cost of providing housing services for older people in rural areas, exploration of the barriers to delivering services for older people in rural areas, consideration of any potentially useful alternative approaches to service delivery that have been put in place, and consideration of the different ‘ruralities’ in Scotland. Suggestions for policy and practice for consideration by the Scottish Executive are outlined.
Supporting people client statistics, 2005-06
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This bulletin presents key statistics on clients assisted through Supporting People funding during 2005-06. Summary information has been provided at both national and local authority level.