Agenda Reports Pack (Public) 15/10/2012, 19.00 - Meetings ...

of opportunity at its core, the three objectives are to:1. Deliver major economic and housing growth within our opportunity areas2. Tackle economic and social polarisation through the creation of more mixed and balanced communities whereno one tenure dominates3. Manage a better, streamlined housing service, with a focus on local decision making, delivering outcomes thatimprove resident satisfactionOn the first objective, its is worth noting that the key strategy document in relation to new housing supply is theLocal Development Framework (LDF) Core Strategy, adopted by Cabinet in October 2011. The sections in theHousing Strategy on new supply and the regeneration areas are a derivative of LDF Core Strategy housingpolicies, to help ensure there is alignment with documents already adopted by the Council. This includes theBorough Investment Plan adopted by Cabinet in Dec 2011.Page 492AgeDisabilityOne of the few changes to the draft Housing Strategy related to the need for amore developed and integrated approach to the current and future housingneeds of the vulnerable, the elderly and disabled people. The Strategycommits to adopting such an approach to identify and meet the needs of theseequality groups. The Housing Strategy confirms the LDF Core Strategy policyto deliver housing that meet people’s housing needs who need care andsupport, Housing Policy H4. This will include older people and also those whomay have housing needs due to physical or learning disabilities. Increasedsupply of smaller accommodation will have positive impacts for applicants whoare seeking small accommodation who form the largest cohort of need on thecurrent Housing Register.The development of new housing – market and affordable – which delivers10% wheelchair accessible housing and delivers the “Lifetime HomesStandards” will have direct and positive impacts on disabled people’s qualityof life. Implementing the design standards identified in the Mayor of London’sDraft Housing SPG (which incorporates the Housing Design Guide) will alsohave the impact of ‘future proofing’ homes, allowing people as they get olderand/or become disabled to able to stay in their own homes with relativelyminor adjustments being required. The Lifetime Homes requirement as perplanning policy will also benefit people who are not disabled at present butwho become disabled, for example, those who acquire age-related mobilityH +H +Tool and Guidance updated for new PSED from 05.04.2011