Extensions and Alterations

Extensions to Local Authority houses in lieu of rehousing:

Where a housing applicant is an existing tenant of the local authority, but existing accommodation is overcrowded, an extension to existing accommodation may be provided in lieu of rehousing.

Extension or alteration of Local Authority houses for disabled persons:

In cases where a disabled member of a household being resident in a local authority house requires extra accommodation or the alteration of existing accommodation to meet his/her needs, the Council may carry out such work, or may offer alternative accommodation which would be more suited to the persons needs.