Temporary accommodation placement policy

4.1     The Council will provide suitable temporary accommodation placements for homeless households in line with legislation and statutory guidance. The placement of homeless applicants and an assessment of the suitability of temporary accommodation will always be made on an individual, case by case basis.

4.2     Placements of temporary accommodation will be made based on the facts available to the Council at the time that duty is discharged, however the Council has a continuing obligation to keep the suitability of accommodation under review and to respond to any relevant change in circumstances which may affect suitability.

4.3     Suitability of accommodation is covered in detail by the Homelessness Code of Guidance which explains that space and arrangement will be key factors in determining the suitability of accommodation, in light of the relevant needs, requirements and circumstances of the homeless person and their household. Location of accommodation will also be a relevant factor (section 5 below addresses this in more detail), as is affordability of accommodation.