House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Building Regulations
04 July 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Proposed by Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government is launching a technical consultation on changes to building regulations in Autumn 2022.
- The proposed changes aim to improve toilet provision for women, older people, and disabled individuals.
- The consultation will explore amending regulations to ensure separate toilets for men and women above a certain size threshold.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the issue of gender-neutral toilets and proposes changes to building regulations to improve toilet provision for women, older people, disabled individuals, and others with specific needs.
Action requested
The Government is launching a technical consultation on formal changes to the building regulations and approved guidance in Autumn 2022. The proposed approach includes amending regulations to ensure separate toilets for men and women are provided above a certain number of cubicles, encouraging unisex toilets where space allows, and ensuring privacy in these facilities.
Key facts
- Government published a review on toilet provision for men and women in October 2020.
- The Government is considering changes to building regulations to ensure separate male and female toilets are provided above a certain number of cubicles.
- Research is being commissioned by the Department on the design of toilet facilities.
- A technical consultation will be launched in Autumn 2022 informed by the call for evidence responses.