A Field Survey on How Housing Is Delivered in London Part 2

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Despite the integration of accessibility into UK building regulations and planning systems, less than 10% of new homes in London meet these standards, indicating a need for stronger enforcement, a balance between quantitative targets and individual optimization, and the active participation of disabled individuals in standard-setting. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Taichi NIWA; Tetsuya YAGUCHI; Nao NIWA

doi:10.11361/reportscpij.25.2_354

September 9, 2026Toshi keikaku hokokushu/Toshi keikaku houkokushuuOpen Access

A Field Survey on How Housing Is Delivered in London Part 2

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To examine how housing accessibility and neurodiversity standards are integrated into UK planning systems, and to identify regulatory enforcement mechanisms to inform Japanese housing and welfare policy.
Conducted a field observation and interview survey in London during February 2026.
Interviewed stakeholders across Disability Rights UK, accessibility experts involved in drafting PAS 6463, local governments, housing associations, and the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Fewer than 10% of newly built residential units in London met established accessibility standards, revealing a major gap between regulatory frameworks and actual delivery.
Accommodations for neurodiversity operate largely outside statutory legal requirements through specialized standards like PAS 6463 rather than compulsory building codes.
Identified critical policy needs for Japan, including statutory residential accessibility standards, balanced quantitative targets, stronger compliance enforcement, and direct involvement of disabled people in policy formulation.

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Qualitative field survey reveals implementation gaps in London housing accessibility standards, highlighting critical enforcement and design lessons for Japanese urban welfare policy.

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