Amend Section 14.11.2 as follows:

The Council will promote an age-friendly approach by ensuring that both existing and proposed residential developments are future proofed for an ageing population. In accordance with the principles of “Housing Options for Our Ageing Population' – Policy Statement 2019”, the Planning Authority will advocate an age friendly approach with respect to new residential in Fingal.

Applicants for residential development should consider the incorporation of units suitable for elderly persons within proposed schemes, and consideration should be given to accompanying facilities and materials which promote this approach in line with the age friendly principles taken from the Ten Universal Design Features to include in a Lifetime Adaptable and Age Friendly Home – June 2021, published by Age Friendly Ireland. These set out that an Age Friendly Home

• is well-connected to local amenities

• is easy to approach and enter

• is connected to the outdoors

• is easy to move about in

• has accessible and adaptable toilets and bathrooms

• has a guest bedroom

• has easy to use fittings and fixtures

• is energy and cost efficient

• has good security and technology system

The Council will consider proposals, including the development of small infill sites for appropriate forms of residential development for age-friendly housing, including opportunities for those wishing to downsize from larger family homes to more appropriately sized units “Right-Sizing” with benefits of town centre living and proximity to community infrastructure, transport etc.

Housing proposals specifically aimed at older people should be designed having regard to Universal Design Standards enabling the property to be future proofed for the possible care needs of the occupant and to ensure sufficient floor space to cater for care assistance/visitors. In this regard, development proposals will be required to comply with any future technical guidance relating to design specifications for housing for older people in place at the time of making the planning application.