The number of local authorities requiring developers to meet basic standards for wheelchair accessibility has increased in the last five years, a survey shows.
Housing association Habinteg received replies from 263 out of a possible 365 planning authorities when it asked them about accessibility requirements in their local plans.
Results showed that 65% made reference to accessible housing to the official standards.
But it also showed that half as many made a commitment to building a proportion of their housing to higher accessibility standards.
And outside London the figure fell to less than a quarter who made such a commitment.
The association's briefing concludes: 'More work needs to be done in embedding and influencing higher accessibility housing provision within local plans.
'However, it is encouraging that the number of local authorities with a commitment to provide accessible homes is increasing.'
