Private housebuilders have been accused of “appalling
self-interest” over their lobbying against building more accessible homes for
disabled residents. The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has been objecting to
councils across England that wish to fix new targets to increase the number of
homes with room for wheelchair users and which could be adaptable. It has made
submissions to at least 17 authorities, from Liverpool to Sevenoaks, arguing
that new local planning policies seeking more accessible housing could make it
unprofitable to build new homes. The submissions also question whether
predictions of an ageing population mean an increased demand for adaptable and
accessible housing would be certain. Read more on the Guardian website.
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