Purpose

This report
seeks approval of the Housing Management Service’s policy on
enlargements and adaptations.

The policy improves on the Council’s 1998
knock-throughs policy and seeks to alleviate
overcrowding.
 

Content

DECISION
 
RESOLVED that the Mayor in Housing
Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee:
 

1.    
Approves the Enlargement and Adaptions Policy within Appendix
1 in the report submitted.
 

2.    
Notes the equalities impact assessment and equalities
considerations as set out within this report.
 

Reasons for the decision

The policy
provides a clear, transparent framework for tackling overcrowding
through structural interventions.
 
The policy ensures
compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including
the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Equality Act 2010.
 
The policy
supports the Council’s wider housing objectives and responds
to resident needs for adequate space, safety, and
wellbeing.

Alternative options considered

Continue with 1998
policy. Not recommended as this would risk inconsistent
decision-making, regulatory non-compliance, and a missed
opportunity to address overcrowding
effectively.