Policy information sourced from Hammersmith & Fulham Planning Guidance
DA9 Hotels and student accommodation
In all building types, (including hotels, nursing and residential homes, university and college halls of residence, and relatives accommodation in hospitals), a proportion of sleeping accommodation should be designed for use by disabled people.
In accordance with London Plan policy 4.5, an Accessibility Management Plan that demonstrates the highest standards of accessibility and inclusion should accompany development applications proposing visitor accommodation.
Accessible accommodation should:
- be located close to lifts on upper floors and close to reception on the ground floor;
- be located along accessible routes; be situated so that they have equal access to views enjoyed from standard bedrooms;
- feature an en-suite bathroom;
- cater for a wide range of disabilities;
- provide some rooms with a connecting door to an adjoining room for use by someone assisting;
- allow manoeuvring space for a mobile hoist (where ceiling hoists are not installed);
- ensure walls are capable of supporting the required fittings, e.g. grab rails and drop down support rails.
In line with BS 8300: 2009, the total number of accessible rooms as a percentage should be:
- 5% without a fixed tracked-hoist system;
- 5% with a fixed tacked-hoist system (or similar system giving the same degree of convenience and safety);
- 5% capable of being adapted in the future to accessibility.
Overnight accommodation should ensure a mixture of bathtub and continental style level access shower (Wet Room) en-suite rooms.
The requirements for accessible accommodation applies to new build, conversions and refurbishments.
For more information please see the Hammersmith & Fulham Planning Guidance