Where the Council deem it not reasonable or practicable to undertake adaptations to a property the Council may consider the option of relocation as an alternative method of meeting the applicant's needs.

Any grant awarded in respect to relocation will be to meet the reasonable costs associated with moving together with the costs of any lesser adaptation that may be appropriate to meet the applicant's needs in the new property as identified by Social Services. All properties will need to be inspected by a Private Sector Housing Officer for suitability prior to any grant being awarded.

Reasonable costs of moving include the following;

• Legal Fees
• Estate Agents Fees
• Stamp Duty (up to the lowest rate)
• Land Registration Fees
• Survey Fees
• Removal Costs (lowest of at least two quotes)

The above relate only to those reasonable costs incurred as a result of a relocation involving the sale and purchase of a property.

The Council will consider all relocation cases on their own merits and will give consideration to the most cost effective options/solutions.

The Council will only consider assistance in respect to relocation to a property deemed to be more appropriate to meet the disabled person's needs.

Additional Non-Recommended Works

Where the applicant wishes to undertake works which exceed those deemed necessary, appropriate, reasonable and practicable under the scope of the Disabled Facilities Grant then the Council may provide the Disabled Facilities Grant for the value of the works it determines meet those criteria and no more, minus any relevant contributions and/or fees and charges.

A Disabled facilities Grant will only be approved where the proposed works clearly meet the need of the disabled person as determined by Social Services.

The payment of the Disabled Facilities Grant will only be made upon certification by the Council that the works are complete and are of a satisfactory standard - stage payments may be considered in the case of extensions where distinct sections of the work have been completed and satisfactorily inspected by Building Control and Private Sector Housing.

The Council will require copies of all relevant statutory documentation prior to approving payment such as a copy of the Planning Consent and Building Regulations Completion Certificate, Party Wall notices etc.