Part I Grants, &c. for renewal of private sector housing
C1Chapter I The main grants
Common parts grants
18 Common parts grants: approval of application.
1
The local housing authority may approve an application for a common parts grant if they think fit, subject to the following provisions.
2
The authority shall not approve an application for a common parts grant unless they are satisfied that the works are necessary for one or more of the purposes set out in section 17(1).
3
An authority proposing to approve an application for a common parts grant shall consider whether the building to which the application relates meets the requirements mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e) of section 604(2) of the M1Housing Act 1985.
4
If it appears to the authority that the building does not meet those requirements, they shall not approve the application unless they are satisfied—
a
that on completion of the relevant works, together with any other works proposed to be carried out, the building will meet those requirements,
b
that there are satisfactory financial and other arrangements for carrying out those works, and
c
that the carrying out of the works is the most satisfactory course of action.
5
In considering whether to approve an application for a common parts grant the local housing authority shall have regard to the expected life of the building (taking account, where appropriate, of the effect of carrying out the works).
Pt. I Ch. I (ss. 1-59) excluded (17.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2890, reg. 3(1)