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Housing our ageing population

The Homes and Communities Agency published a report on 3 December 2009 calling on the government to make it a priority to build new homes for older people if the UK is to avoid a future housing crisis.

With the number of over 60 year-olds projected to increase by 7 million over the next 25 years and much of the UK’s existing housing stock inaccessible or unsuitable, the lack of good quality homes for older people is a real concern.

The report sets out the panel’s findings and offers detailed recommendations directed towards the government and key organisations.

Specifically, it argues that:

• the time has come for a national effort to build the homes that will meet our needs and aspirations as we all grow older;
• we should all plan ahead positively, creating demand for better choice through a greater range of housing opportunities;
• housing for older people should become an exemplar for mainstream housing, and meet higher design standards for space and quality;
• local planning authorities should play a key role to ensure delivery of desirable housing in suitable places, tuned to local need and demand.

Housing our ageing population: panel for innovation (PDF)