The Lifetime Homes Standard is the result of careful study and research. The design Criteria forming the Standard relate to interior and exterior features of
the home.

There are a total of 16 design Criteria. Each is valuable in itself, but to achieve the Lifetime Homes Standard a dwelling must incorporate all relevant Criteria.

Wheelchair accessibility was chosen as the benchmark for a good space requirement. Good space requirements also help many other people – for example, parents with pushchairs and small children, or people carrying bags
of shopping. Good accessibility helps everyone, not just people who use wheelchairs.

For detailed information on requirements, illustrations and answers to frequently asked questions relating to each of the 16 design Criteria
use the links on the left-hand side of this page.

You can also download a brief summary booklet here:

Download: LTH Booklet.pdf

For more information on what a Lifetime Home might look like you can download a Lifetime Home diagram here:

Download: LTHdiagram.pdf

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Please click here for a comparison of the LTH Criteria and relevant requirements of Building Regulation Part M.