Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 70811

Housing: Access

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025

Question

Sarah Olney

Liberal DemocratRichmond Park

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, in what way compliance with accessibility regulations for new build homes is monitored.

Answer

Alex Norris
In the initial stages, a building control application is required for new build homes. This is reviewed by building control bodies to ensure compliance with building regulations, including Part M – Access to and use of buildings.During the build process, ...

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