Core disability design documents

Compiled by North Somerset Council Equality and Diversity Team.

Publication date: December 2016
Ranking: essential

These documents are the key ones which we feel underpin most design work from service delivery to transport, interior design or the public realm.

• Disability design standards – in essence a summary of standards listed below
• BS8300:2018 Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment. Code of practice. In two parts, buildings and external environment.
• Easy Access to Historic Buildings
• Neighbourhoods for Life Checklist
• National housing standards
• Co-design

Alternative formats or languages can be obtained by using the contacts given under each of the links.

Got a query?

If you’re working on a project in North Somerset or have a query about any of this guidance please email us at: equality@n-somerset.gov.uk