We welcome the Government’s announcement that it intends to make the M4(2) accessibility standard mandatory for all new build homes. This amendment to building regulations is an important policy change which will greatly increase the availability of accessible homes for disabled people. However, we are deeply concerned that the Department has made little progress towards implementing this policy in practice.

We welcome the Government’s announcement that it intends to make the M4(2) accessibility standard mandatory for all new build homes. This amendment to building regulations is an important policy change which will greatly increase the availability of accessible homes for disabled people. However, we are deeply concerned that the Department has made little progress towards implementing this policy in practice. Type: conclusion | Number: 3 | Paragraph: 26 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 10. This government published the revised National Planning Policy Framework on 12 December 2024. Local needs are community-specific, and that is why our revised Framework makes clear that it is for local authorities to assess the size, types and tenure of housing needed for different groups, includ