Decision details

Record of decision made by Head of Housing Renewal under delegated powers under the Housing Assistance and Disabled Facilities Grant policy

Decision Maker: Head of Housing Renewal

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To allow a Discretionary Top Up Grant of £99,069.20 to enable a ground floor bedroom and bathroom extension, ramp and specialist bathing equipment for a disabled child. Total value of the adaptations will be over £50K with the mandatory and discretionary funding in place.

Reasons for the decision:

Further to a consultation carried out with the Disabled Adaptations Advisory Group on 13/02/2024 it was agreed that these works were the best solution to meet the needs of the disabled child by the provision of an extension and specialist bathing equipment.

Alternative options considered:

Due to the constraints of the property this is the most effective option.

Publication date: 22/12/2025

Date of decision: 12/12/2025