Petition · past parliament
Require housing for wheelchair users be included in local housing plans
Closed
1,283 signatures
What the petition asks
To amend the National Planning Policy Framework to require each Local Planning Authority to set include within local housing plans a policy for a percentage of new homes to be wheelchair accessible. Plans that fail to do so should not be accepted by the Planning Inspectorate.
It is estimated that around 400,000 wheelchair users live in unsuitable homes. We want more wheelchair accessible homes built to ensure disabled people can live in homes suitable for their needs; improving their quality of life, independence, opportunities to work and be involved in community life. Without more wheelchair user housing, too many disabled people will be forced to remain in unsuitable homes, impacting their health and wellbeing, as well as creating additional costs for the public sector.
Timeline
| 14 Sep 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Mar 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,283
Status
Closed
Opened
14 Sep 2023
Closed
14 Mar 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.