(1)A local housing authority shall not entertain an application for—
(a)an improvement grant in respect of works required for the provision of a dwelling by the conversion of a house or other building which was erected after 2nd October 1961, or
(b)any grant for the improvement or repair of a dwelling which was provided after 2nd October 1961.
unless they consider it appropriate to do so.
(2)The authority’s discretion to entertain such applications is subject to such general or special directions as may be given by the Secretary of State.