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Sustainable Design Example: Killynure Green, Carryduff
Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
This award winning development of 39 social homes was the first to be built Code for Sustainable Homes Level 5 in Northern Ireland. Classed as 'zero carbon', the homes provide reduced energy costs for
dwellingenergyaccessibilityhrbAffordable housing design standards for social housing
page 23Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
Affordable housing design standards: The DfC Housing Association Guide (HAG) design standards7 apply to all new social housing. Meeting these standards is a requirement for RHAs to access public fundi
dwellingsocial-housingaffordable-housingaccessibilityDesign standards for Supported Intermediate Rent (SIR) housing
page 23Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
Similarly, DfC's Intermediate Rent Policy, requires all SIR homes developed with Government funding are required to meet the design standards in the "Homes for Intermediate Rent Design Standards" docu
dwellingintermediate-rentaffordable-housingaccessibilityAdaptable and accessible accommodation requirements
page 23, Policy HOU7Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
Adaptable and accessible accommodation: All housing (including intermediate housing for sale or rent) must be built in accordance with Policy HOU7: Adaptable and Accessible Accommodation, which lists
dwellingaccessibilitywheelchair-adaptableaffordable-housingWheelchair Housing Requirements
Policy HOU7Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
housing developments to incorporate a proportion of standard wheelchair houses, in accordance with the wheelchair housing design standards contained in the HAG. The proportion and size of such units a
dwellingaccessibilityhousing-mixDesign considerations for housing mix
4.4.7Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
When considering the appropriate character of the development, careful consideration should be given to broader design requirements, most notably plot sizes, overall density and the need to secure ten
dwellingaccessibilitysite-planningGlossary - Design and Access Statement
Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
Design and Access Statement - A short report that provides a framework for applicants to explain how a proposed development is a suitable response to the site and its setting, and demonstrate that it
accessaccessibilityGlossary - Lifetime Homes
Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
Lifetime Homes Housing built to a set of 16 design criteria that provide a model for building accessible and adaptable homes.
dwellingaccessibilitySupported Housing
Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
A form of housing that enables vulnerable people to live more independently, both in their own home and in the community, through the provision of housing related support services.
dwellingaccessibilityDesign requirements for affordable housing
6Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
A RHA can provide advice on any specific design and layout requirements for the development of social housing, particularly in relation to the DfC's Housing Association Guide (HAG) design standards.
dwellingflatsaccessibilitysite-planning