We fully endorse the councils plans to develop more housing in the town centre in an attempt to increase use of town centre facilities (retail and leisure), but much of what is planned is apartments which offer limited opportunities to adapt to increased needs in terms of mobility and independence. Limiting apartment blocks to just one passenger lift can restrict choice of purchase for many individuals who have mobility impairments as they fear lift breakdowns and being left unable to get to or from the home. Housing outside of the town centre of late has seen very few new build bungalows, and many older bungalows have been adapted into multi floor homes. The trends of late have seen an massive increase in 3 storey houses which have limited appeal to people with mobility impairments. Another area of growth has been over 55?s supported housing schemes which are not required by everyone, but with limited availability of affordable bungalows it restricts the choices available.