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Hi - the approach in Sheffield back in the 1990's also used accessible housing standards based on the associated planning policy. Lifetime Homes standards would be used as the starting point for negotiations. Many student housing providers use factory built pods for the bedrooms, bathrooms etc., and so adaptability can be difficult. Typically there were problems with the wet rooms (universally installed) leaking. Anthony Rylands Access Officer for Disabled People Corporate Services North Somerset Council Tel: 01934 634989 or 07917 092785 E-Mail: [log in to unmask] Post: Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ Web: www.n-somerset.gov.uk<http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/> From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jacquel Runnalls Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2015 2:23 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Proportion of accessible rooms? Hi Wendy, We had a scheme some time ago whereby I managed to align the student provision with our housing/planning requirements i.e. that 10% were provided as wheelchair accessible. Whilst some of the layouts were quite 'tight', they did effectively meet the condition. I believe the London Borough of Islington's Inclusive Design Guide/SPD also ask for 10% student housing to be wheelchair standard but would need to double check. As student housing is not generally viewed as a 'dwelling' there is also no mention of it in the new Part M. The revised Mayor of London's SPG also has quite a bit of detail re.student provision too if my memory serves me right. Not sure if this has helped or further confused?! Jacquel Jacquel Runnalls Senior Occupational Therapist in Housing London Borough of Waltham Forest Sycamore House, Town Hall Complex, Forest Rd LONDON E17 Tel:0208 496 5544 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Please note I do not work Mondays -------- Original message -------- From: Wendy Cocks <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Date: 26/11/2015 10:16 (GMT+00:00) To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Proportion of accessible rooms? Would improving the space standards for all new built student accommodation ease some of these issues? This may enable more flexibility. Just from visiting my children's accommodation it was the width of hallways and bathroom design that would create issues. Just a thought. Wendy Wendy Cocks Housing Action Officer (Northern) My usual working days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 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No. 25121. ________________________________ From: Accessibuilt list <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> on behalf of Jane Simpson Access <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Sent: 26 November 2015 10:12 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Proportion of accessible rooms? ADM requires that halls of residence are treated as hotels, i.e. 1 for every 20, however, caution as the Equality Act requires services to be provided equally. I am currently developing an access standard for York St John University and discussing this issue. This will depend upon policy, if halls are provided for all first year students then these will need to provide suitable accommodation, for someone with profound needs a Part M facility will be insufficient and may require support worker accommodation. It must also be remembered that ADM hotels is a standard suitable for a couple of weeks not 13 week terms. If your colleague wants to give me a call we can discuss further. Regards Jane Jane Simpson RIBA & NRAC Consultant T: 01484 423501 M: 07777 607239 [https://g.twimg.com/Twitter_logo_blue.png]: @JSAccess07 www.janesimpsonaccess.com<http://www.janesimpsonaccess.com/> [JaneSimpsonAccessLogo_Black] Registered address: New House Bungalow, New House Road, Sheepridge, Huddersfield, HD2 1EG Company No 6559802, VAT No 930 0839 42 This e-mail is for the addressee only. The information contained in it and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately. You are not authorized to, and must not disclose, copy, distribute or retain this e-mail or any part of it. ________________________________ From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anna Charles-Jones Sent: 26 November 2015 09:41 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Proportion of accessible rooms? Dear All, I've been asked by a colleague in our Accommodation team if there are any recognised standards for the proportion of designated 'accessible' (part M pack en suite) rooms that we should be providing in halls of residence for disabled students? Whilst we can look at the numbers of students we have, and therefore the demand for this type of accommodation, we are interested in if there are any official standards indicating the proportion we should be aiming for? 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