Consultation: Proposals for enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland’s homes

Housing to 2040, Scotland’s first long-term national housing strategy, reaffirmed the Scottish Government’s commitment to review the Housing for Varying Needs design guide.  It also contained a commitment to develop and introduce an all-tenure Scottish Accessible Homes Standard, which will be implemented through changes to building standards and guidance from 2025-26.

This consultation sets out proposed updates to Part 1 of the Housing for Varying Needs design guide and to building standards and guidance.

The consultation closes on 21 December 2023.

There are two online engagement events on Citizen Space to discuss the consultation.  Each of these events will follow the same format and will be open to members of the public and others with an interest in the consultation.
 
If you would like to attend one of these events, please register using the appropriate link below:

Wednesday 8 November – 14:00 to 16:00
Friday 10 November – 09.30 to 11.30

Separate online events specifically for organisations involved in the delivery of affordable and private housing which will explore the technical/ design aspects of the proposals set out in the consultation will also be held.  If you would like to join one or both of these events, please register using the links below:

Tuesday 21 November – 13:30 to 15:30 (Affordable housing)
Friday 24 November – 09.30 to 11.30 (Private housing)