(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations deal with the manner of making, and the content of, an application for home repair assistance under Chapter III of Part I of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and with the procedure for dealing with such applications.
Regulation 2(1) provides that all applications are to be made in writing and are to contain the information specified in Part I of Schedule I to the Regulations. Applications in respect of house-boats and mobile homes are to contain the additional information specified in Part II and Part III of Schedule I respectively (regulation 2(2) and (3)). Regulation 3 and Schedule 2 provide for the procedure for dealing with applications and for ensuring that the works are carried out to a reasonable standard. Regulation 4 contains a transitional provision.