Decision details

The purpose of this decision is to approve the waiver of the local land charges which were registered against the property following completion of two disabled facilities grants.

Under the Disabled Facilities Grant (Conditions relating to approval or payment of grant) General Consents 2008, the Council can place a limited charge against owner occupied properties in order to recoup costs over £5,000, with a maximum charge of £10,000.  The charge is repayable upon disposal of the property (sale or transfer).  The Council has the discretion to waive the requirement to repay the charge where it is considered that it would cause financial hardship.

A confidential report outlines the reasons why the Housing Portfolio is asked to waiver the charge in this instance.  Personal financial information has been provided in support of the request to waiver the charge.

To approve the waiver of the land charges for the property identified in the confidential report.

To enable the homeowner to consolidate financial obligations by downsizing to a more appropriate and affordable property. 

Option 1: To refuse the request to waiver the charges upon sale of the property.

Reasons for Rejection: This would place financial hardship on the homeowner for the reasons outlined in the confidential report.