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(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 [1985 c. 68.] Housing 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).
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