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- 16 Design Criteria from 5 July 2010 (REVISED)
- Background to Revisions
- Implementation of Revisions
- (1) Parking (width or widening capability)
- (2) Approach to dwelling from parking (distance, gradients and widths)
- (3) Approach to all entrances
- (4) Entrances
- (5) Communal stairs and lifts
- (6) Internal doorways and hallways
- (7) Circulation Space
- (8) Entrance level living space
- (9) Potential for entrance level bed-space
- (10) Entrance level WC and shower drainage
- (11) WC and bathroom walls
- (12) Stairs and potential through-floor lift in dwelling
- (13) Potential for fitting of hoists and bedroom / bathroom
- (14) Bathrooms
- (15) Glazing and window handle heights
- (16) Location of service controls
- Appendix 1
- Appendix 2
- Quick Print version (Revised Criteria)
- 16 Design Criteria (up to 5 July 2010)
- Planning guidance
- Lifetime Homes and Part M
- Frequently asked questions (general)
- Policy and Regulation
- Design Advice
- Training Course
- Lifetime Homes and wheelchair housing design
- Costs
- Refurbishment work
- Lifetime Homes Diagram
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