Planning regulations

[wedsence]

I am told by my architect that a newbuild house must have one bathroom that has a clear turning circle for a wheel chair and main access suitable for the disabled. This is not a problem but we only want a minimal size property and it does increase the floor area required and hence build and maintenance cost. This is in the Loule area. Does anyone have knowledge of this? Thanks.
From other links I see concerns over the cost of living and can only say that England is probably as bad (worse?) without the sun!

[stephanie]

Originally Posted by wedsence

I am told by my architect that a newbuild house must have one bathroom that has a clear turning circle for a wheel chair and main access suitable for the disabled. This is not a problem but we only want a minimal size property and it does increase the floor area required and hence build and maintenance cost. This is in the Loule area. Does anyone have knowledge of this? Thanks.
From other links I see concerns over the cost of living and can only say that England is probably as bad (worse?) without the sun!

Yup! Our architect said the same thing too, and something about having a stair lift if you have more than 5 bedrooms. . .

Welcome to Portugal!

[robc]

Originally Posted by stephanie

Yup! Our architect said the same thing too, and something about having a stair lift if you have more than 5 bedrooms. . .

Welcome to Portugal!

I can second that

We are still waiting for the Camara Architect to come back from holiday

[wedsence]

Originally Posted by stephanie

Yup! Our architect said the same thing too, and something about having a stair lift if you have more than 5 bedrooms. . .

Welcome to Portugal!

Thanks - and I thought English planners were difficult! However we are the guests and as the saying goes - "when in Rome" .

[stephanie]

Originally Posted by wedsence

Thanks - and I thought English planners were difficult! However we are the guests and as the saying goes - "when in Rome" .

Exactly, and the Portuguese are such lovely welcoming people it's worth putting up with a few frustrations.

Good luck with your project!

[wedsence]

Originally Posted by stephanie

Exactly, and the Portuguese are such lovely welcoming people it's worth putting up with a few frustrations.

Good luck with your project!

You are so right, our neighbours make us feel really welcome and we are now more aware of the strength of local red wine!

[stephanie]

Originally Posted by wedsence

You are so right, our neighbours make us feel really welcome and we are now more aware of the strength of local red wine!

Dangerous stuff!

[PETERFC]

Originally Posted by wedsence

I am told by my architect that a newbuild house must have one bathroom that has a clear turning circle for a wheel chair and main access suitable for the disabled. This is not a problem but we only want a minimal size property and it does increase the floor area required and hence build and maintenance cost. This is in the Loule area. Does anyone have knowledge of this? Thanks.
From other links I see concerns over the cost of living and can only say that England is probably as bad (worse?) without the sun!

Hi Wedsence

I understand your concern about the turning circle for a wheel chair. The link below shows the turning circle for a wheel chair.

If you have the plans for the House why not mark out the bathroom on the floor in your garden. It may be that all you need to do is move the fittings around and your problem may be solved.

Peter

dimensions of people and equipment - turning circle of manual wheelchair user

[paramonte]

Originally Posted by stephanie

Yup! Our architect said the same thing too, and something about having a stair lift if you have more than 5 bedrooms. . .

Welcome to Portugal!

it is called "lei das acessibilidades" .The legislator idea was that once we get old and limited in movements we can stay home without having to go to a nursery home to have a p...iss. Sounds reasonable to me.

[wedsence]

Originally Posted by PETERFC

Hi Wedsence

I understand your concern about the turning circle for a wheel chair. The link below shows the turning circle for a wheel chair.

If you have the plans for the House why not mark out the bathroom on the floor in your garden. It may be that all you need to do is move the fittings around and your problem may be solved.

Peter

dimensions of people and equipment - turning circle of manual wheelchair user

Thanks. I can minimise as you say but I was surprised at the reqirement, all part of a long learning curve!