Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

I am writing on behalf a number of wheelchair users who find too many problems with physical access to shops and services in Hitchin Town Centre. We would like to see a commitment to ensure that all new retail development and rebuilding etc commits shops and other 'shop fronts' (e.g. banks, pubs) to move towards ramps, doors (preferably automatic) wide enough for electric wheelchairs (84 cms) and accessible lifts where there is a floor other than the ground floor. Also please remove and avoid bollards by disability parking spaces as these hinder the opening of disability vehicle doors.