Written question asked by Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 May 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 23 May 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Housing: Older People
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure the UK’s housing stock of bungalows is adequate to meet the needs of an ageing population.
- Answer
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The government is committed to enhancing provision and choice for older people in the housing market.
The updated National Planning Policy Framework asks local planning authorities to assess the size, type and tenure of housing needed for different groups in their areas, and reflect this in their Local Plan policies. This includes planning for a range of options to meet the differing needs of older people, including bungalows.
As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement I made on 26 November 2024 (HCWS249), the government is giving careful consideration to the recommendations from the Older People’s Housing Taskforce report
We will continue to consider this issue as we develop our long-term housing strategy.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 50375
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Construction Housing Older people
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