Midlothian residents asked for views on wheelchair accessible housing
Midlothian council is currently developing new wheelchair accessible housing targets for the period 2027/28 to 2031/32 and is seeking feedback from local residents to help determine the number, type and location of homes required.
Wheelchair accessible housing targets help ensure that new homes are planned, designed and delivered to meet the needs of wheelchair users and to support independent living.
Midlothian's current wheelchair accessible housing target is 20 homes per year, with:
10 social rented homes delivered by Midlothian Council and Registered Social Landlord partners
10 homes provided by private sector developers
The consultation will assist the council in considering different options for wheelchair accessibility targets:
Set a single target across all housing tenures, applying the same requirement to social housing and private developments
Set different targets for different tenures, with separate requirements for social and private housing
Set separate targets for different parts of Midlothian, such as Midlothian East and Midlothian West
Targets can also be expressed as:
A specific number of homes to be delivered over a set period
A percentage requirement based on existing housing stock or new housing developments
All Midlothian residents with an interest in wheelchair accessible housing are encouraged to take part an online survey which is open till the end of Saturday 14 November.
Survey responses will be reported to local councillors in early 2027 and will help shape future wheelchair accessible housing targets for the period 2027/28 to 2031/32.
For further information about the consultation, please contact Lesley Connell on 07808 903454.