Housing allocations policy - Allocation of adapted properties

Properties which are adapted or which the Council believe are suitable for adaptation may be nominated directly to the most appropriate applicant irrespective of Band date order. This may for example, depending on the characteristics of the property, include cases where a ground floor flat is available and an applicant with high needs requires such accommodation. In these circumstances an assessment may be made by an occupational therapist to ascertain the extent to which a household’s needs match the adaptations attached to the property. The assessment will be based on existing and future predictable need.

For the purposes of this policy, the definition of an ‘Adapted Property’ outlined in Appendix Two will apply at all times.