Question reference: S6W-26449
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 25 March 2024
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Current status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 17 April 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has considered introducing targets to ensure that an adequate proportion of new housing developments is accessible and adaptable to meet the housing needs of an ageing population.
Answer
As set out within Housing to 2040, we recognise the importance that good quality, accessible and adaptable housing has in allowing people to live independently with no barriers to participation in daily life, work and their community.
To make sure that we build in accessibility and adaptability to new homes and future proof them, we are carefully considering the public response to our recent consultation on proposals for enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland’s homes.