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 £1,883.00 to provide a step lift to enable access in and out of the dwelling for the disabled client. Total value of the adaptations will be under £50K with the mandatory and discretionary funding.

Reasons for the decision:

Due to the constraints of the existing property the best solution is to provide a step lift to enable access to and from the dwelling. This will promote independence and safety to the client.

Alternative options considered:

Unable to provide ramp due to the gradient of the property.

Publication date: 06/03/2026

Date of decision: 27/02/2026