PART III

GRANTS, &c. FOR RENEWAL OF PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING
CHAPTER II

THE MAIN GRANTS

Common parts grants

Common parts grants: approval of application
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1
The Executive may approve an application for a common parts grant if it thinks fit, subject to the following provisions.
2
The Executive shall not approve an application for a common parts grant unless it is satisfied that the works are necessary for one or more of the purposes set out in Article 48(1).
3
Where the Executive proposes to approve an application for a common parts grant, the Executive shall consider whether the building to which the application relates meets the requirements mentioned in sub-paragraphs (a) to (e) of Article 46(2) of the Order of 1981.
4
If it appears to the Executive that the building does not meet those requirements, the Executive shall not approve the application unless it is 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 Executive shall have regard to the expected life of the building (taking account, where appropriate, of the effect of carrying out the works).