Policy information sourced from the Central Befordshire Local Plan

H2: Housing Standards

Internal space standards for all residential development will be applied to all dwelling types and tenures, including flats in accordance with the Nationally Described Space Standards.

In requiring adaptable and accessible homes from all future developments; the Council will:

  1. Require all new build dwellings to deliver at least 35% Category 2 Requirement MA (2) adaptable homes (or any new or revised regulations that revoke or modify the Building Regulations); and
  2. Require all new build dwellings to deliver at least 5% Category 3, Requirement M4 (3) wheelchair adaptable homes (or any new or revised regulations that revoke or modify the Building Regulations).

For more information, please visit the Central Befordshire Local Plan