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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.
A better fit? Creating housing choices fit for an ageing population
- Author:
- HUGHES Nicola
- Publisher:
- Shelter
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- London
England’s population is ageing, with 1 in 3 people projected to be aged 55 and over by 2030. Older people are a diverse group, ranging from economically powerful ‘baby boomers’ to over-85s with high care and support needs. In response to this demographic shift, policies on the availability and suitability of housing for older people are required. Providing the right kinds of accommodation for older people, in the right places, would lead to positive well-being and health outcomes for them, and would help to create movement in the housing market by freeing up family sized homes. This report considers how to promote a greater supply of housing for older people and how to facilitate home moves for those who choose to move. It focuses mainly on homeowners and the private housing market. The report was informed by: a market assessment of housing options for older people; a survey of respondents aged 55 and over; secondary analysis of existing literature and data sources; and informal consultation with sector stakeholders. After considering the current market for older people’s housing and older people’s attitudes towards housing, the report goes on to argue the benefits of improving the housing offer for older people, why developers and planners should pay attention to this market, and how to overcome some of the barriers to providing better housing options for older people.
Assessing the cost of lifetime homes standards
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 390p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Lifetime Homes Standards (LHS) are a series of 16 design features that make a dwelling adaptable. The 16 features are: car parking width; access from car parking; approach gradients; entrances; communal stairs and lifts; doorways and hallways; wheelchair accessibility; living room; entrance level bedspace; entrance level wc and shower drainage; bathroom and wc walls; stair lift/through-floor lift; tracking hoist route; bathroom layout; window specification; and controls, fixtures and fittings. The aim of this study was to assess the cost implication of implementing LHS in private sector housing. The analysis is based upon comparisons between typical speculative house builder example layouts and alternative Lifetime Homes layouts produced by the company HTA Architects for 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses and 1 and 2 bedroom flats. The findings suggest that LHS can be achieved with a minimal increase to most dwelling sizes, although it will have a cost implication on almost all units irrespective of size in any given typology. The required design changes to houses and blocks of flats to accommodate LHS features are discussed. None of these designs have been tested for desirability and marketability.
Modelling the current and potential accessibility of the housing stock
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 74p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines how accessible the current housing stock is for people with mobility problems, and how easily it could be modified to improve its overall accessibility. It also examines the profile of people and households who are most likely to require accessible and adaptable homes and to what extent they live in homes that are accessible or relatively easily adaptable. Data was drawn from the English House Condition Survey for 2 consecutive years (2005/6 and 2006/7) with a sample size of 16,217 dwellings and 15,604 households. The analysis examines 10 aspects of accessibility and adaptability in turn to estimate the overall position in the stock and to highlight parts of the stock which are most and least accessible at the moment and easiest and most problematic to adapt. The analysis focuses on 2 levels of accessibility: visitable; and accessible and adaptable as a permanent home. The findings indicate that the current stock scores well on some items (such as living room at entry level (94%) and space for turning wheelchairs in kitchens and living rooms (68%)) and less well on other items (level access (16%)). The results should be seen as indicative rather than definitive but provide insights into the overall scope of the problem.
Living well in retirement: an investment and delivery framework to enable low income older home-owners to repair, improve and adapt their homes
- Author:
- HOUSING ASSOCIATION CHARITABLE TRUST
- Publisher:
- Housing Association Charitable Trust
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This publication from “HACT Fit for Living Network” and supported by the Housing LIN, sets out an investment and delivery framework to enable low income older home-owners to repair, improve and adapt their homes. The framework, developed by HACT's Fit for Living Network establishes the rationale for taking action through local partnerships that address the needs of low income home-owners. It identifies the roles of a range of agencies that need to be involved in local Home Improvement Partnerships, develops the concept of blended finance and sets out a call for action to Government, national and local organisations to drive improvements that support living well at home in retirement.
Living well in retirement: an investment and delivery framework to enable low income older home-owners to repair, improve and adapt their homes: summary
- Author:
- HOUSING ASSOCIATION CHARITABLE TRUST
- Publisher:
- Housing Association Charitable Trust
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This summary from “HACT Fit for Living Network” and supported by the Housing LIN, sets out an investment and delivery framework to enable low income older home-owners to repair, improve and adapt their homes. The framework, developed by HACT's Fit for Living Network establishes the rationale for taking action through local partnerships that address the needs of low income home-owners. It identifies the roles of a range of agencies that need to be involved in local Home Improvement Partnerships, develops the concept of blended finance and sets out a call for action to Government, national and local organisations to drive improvements that support living well at home in retirement.
Health, wellbeing, and the older people housing agenda: briefing paper
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper is 1 of 3 which explore the practicalities of delivering housing for older people and maximising the benefits to their health and wellbeing. Poor housing can be a contributory factor to acerbating a number of health conditions, just as good housing may help to limit the effects or incidence of other conditions. Housing factors that influence older people’s health include: cold weather; indoor air quality; house type and design; and neighbourhood effects. The paper is aimed primarily at Health and Wellbeing Board members and seeks to support them in their understanding of: the impact of poor housing on the health and wellbeing outcomes of older people; and the strategic approaches they can take to influence the provision of housing and housing related services to improve the health and wellbeing of their older population. Health and Wellbeing Boards need to establish a shared understanding of health and wellbeing outcomes for their local populations, including the variations in outcome for different groups such as older people. The challenge is to understand how housing contributes to the delivery of these outcomes, and what measures indicate that current housing services are not delivering locally. Development of a strategic approach towards health and wellbeing in older people will require better partnership between housing, health and social care.