Decision Details

To waive the repayment of a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) in the sum of £7500 (Ref number CL-001992).

A request has been received for the Council to waive the repayment on a DFG Repayment under the SCHEME OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE RENEWAL POLICY 2018 . Case reference number CL-001992.  The Housing Renewal Assistance Policy document lays out the reason for using discretion to waive the payment, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services is approved to make the final decision.

Alterative options considered

1. Require the applicant to make a repayment to the council upon the sale of the property and not use the discretion to waive the repayment. The client would then be in debt when the property is sold as the works have not added value to the property.

Housing Renewal and Assistance Policy 2018 (paragraph 4.2)

Email from home-owner stating the reasons why he has to sell and move. The owner did not have any intention to move when they applied for the grant but now has had to sell their home and to relocate to be close to their support - Private - *Not for publication by virtue of paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972

The policy is that a charge may be placed on properties subject to a Grant where it is considered that the works add value to the property. The solicitor and estate agent have confirmed that the measures have not increased the value of the property.

The decision has also been made taking into consideration the extent to which the recipient would suffer financial hardship if the grant were reclaimed. The solicitor has confirmed the price paid for the property and the agreed selling price.