http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2015/1268/article/3The Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (Wales) Order 2015enHOUSING, WALESStatute Law Database2025-04-03Expert Participation2023-11-30 When discharging a housing function to secure that accommodation is available for an applicant who is homeless, or threatened with homelessness, under Part 2 (Homelessness) of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 (“the 2014 Act”), a local housing authority (“authority”) must ensure that the accommodation is suitable. Section 59 of the 2014 Act (suitability of accommodation) specifies certain matters to be taken into account when determining suitability for the purposes of Part 2 of the 2014 Act. PART 1 3 In determining for the purposes of Part 2 of the 2014 Act whether accommodation is suitable for a person who is, or may be in priority need, there must be taken into account, where appropriate, the following matters relating to a person who is either the applicant, or who is a member of the applicant’s household— a the specific health needs of the person; b the proximity and accessibility of family support; c any disability of the person; d the proximity and accessibility of medical facilities, and other support services which— i are currently used by or provided to the person; and ii are essential to the well-being of the person; e where the accommodation is situated outside the area of the authority, the distance of the accommodation from the area of the authority; f the significance of any disruption which would be caused by the location of the accommodation to the employment, caring responsibilities or education of the person; and g the proximity of alleged perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse. See the definition of “priority need” in section 70 of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014. Art. 3 in force at 27.4.2015, see art. 1(2)