Decant policy
Unplanned Permanent Decants
17.1 A permanent decant may be required where the damage is so extensive that permanent rehousing is necessary, e.g. a major fire.
17.2 A permanent decant will also be considered where the work is expected to take more than six months and the tenant would prefer to move permanently.
17.3 The tenant will be offered a like-for-like property and made two direct offers.
17.4 If the tenant is on the Local Housing Waiting List, the status will be suspended so that a direct offer can be made. Please see the Exceptional Circumstances Policy.
17.5 If the household's needs change when the tenant is decanted, then the transfer policy will be followed; that is, their needs will be assessed based on their current accommodation, as if they were not decanted. The aim is not to disadvantage the tenant but to allow them to bid for the alternative property based on the assessed priority.