Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 4
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Deferred
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Delayed M4(2) technical consultation causes ongoing uncertainty for disabled people and stakeholders.
Conclusion
Moreover, it is unclear why the Department did not seek to launch the further ‘technical consultation’ soon after its July 2022 announcement of its M4(2) policy change. The delay to implementation continues to afflict the daily lives of thousands of disabled people who are searching for accessible new build homes, while stakeholders from across the sector remain “left in the dark”, with little clarity as to the timeline for implementing the M4(2) policy change.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government deflects from the question about the delay in the M4(2) technical consultation, instead stating that local authorities are responsible for assessing housing needs and managing their stock. It rejects mandating accessible housing registers but will explore further guidance for local authorities on providing accessibility information.
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 6 March 2025. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗