Physical adaptations for independent living

Adaptations to an existing property can help achieve personal independence and contribute to improved wellbeing and quality of life, making daily tasks easier to perform and helping older occupants to remain in their home for longer. Proposals for physical adaptations to enable independent living will be supported. In particular, sympathetic consideration will be given to proposals where an extension or alteration is required for a person with a disability or whose mobility is otherwise impaired. The specific needs of a person with a disability are a material consideration and in exceptional circumstances the policy criteria may be relaxed to enable such needs to be met.