Bungalows Bungalows will only be allocated to applicants aged 60 years and over, unless they are purpose built for disabled applicants. Bungalows may be offered to applicants under the age of 60 years, outside of the Letting’s Policy, where a member of the household have been assessed as requiring ground floor accommodation and meets the Authority’s Disability Criteria or where a mental health issue has been confirmed and no other accommodation type is deemed suitable. Therefore any applicants(s) not meeting these criteria will only be eligible for a ground floor flat. In the allocation of bungalows to couples, where only one applicant is aged 60 years or over, the tenancy will be granted as a sole tenancy to the applicant who is aged 60 years or over or to the applicant whose circumstances have led to the allocation of the home. Tyneside Living Tyneside Living offers high quality rented accommodation, exclusive for people aged 60 and over, allowing them to continue to live independently in their own home. Apartments provide private living space, with their own secure front door and high specification interior. Communal areas include a hair salon / therapy room, laundry facilities and lounges, which can provide a focal point for social interaction and inclusion. This is an essential part of ensuring vibrancy and maintaining independence. Where it is considered an applicant may not be suitable for North Tyneside Living accommodation, they will be advised accordingly in writing. The applicant will have the right to request a review of the decision. In the allocation of North Tyneside Living homes to couples, where only one applicant is aged 60 years or over, the tenancy will be granted as a sole tenancy to the applicant who is aged 60 years or over or to the applicant whose circumstances have led to the allocation of the home. Children are not permitted to reside in North Tyneside Living accommodation. Properties Suitable for People with a Disability Where homes are specially built or have been significantly adapted for person(s) with a disability, only applications where at least one member of the household is regarded as having a physical disability will be considered.
Bungalows Bungalows will only be allocated to applicants aged 60 years and over, unless they are purpose built for disabled applicants. Bungalows may be offered to applicants under the age of 60 years, outside of the Letting’s Policy, where a member of the household have been assessed as requiring ground floor accommodation and meets the Authority’s Disability Criteria or where a mental health issue has been confirmed and no other accommodation type is deemed suitable. Therefore any applicants(s) not meeting these criteria will only be eligible for a ground floor flat. In the allocation of bungalows to couples, where only one applicant is aged 60 years or over, the tenancy will be granted as a sole tenancy to the applicant who is aged 60 years or over or to the applicant whose circumstances have led to the allocation of the home. Tyneside Living Tyneside Living offers high quality rented accommodation, exclusive for people aged 60 and over, allowing them to continue to live independently in their own home. Apartments provide private living space, with their own secure front door and high specification interior. Communal areas include a hair salon / therapy room, laundry facilities and lounges, which can provide a focal point for social interaction and inclusion. This is an essential part of ensuring vibrancy and maintaining independence. Where it is considered an applicant may not be suitable for North Tyneside Living accommodation, they will be advised accordingly in writing. The applicant will have the right to request a review of the decision. In the allocation of North Tyneside Living homes to couples, where only one applicant is aged 60 years or over, the tenancy will be granted as a sole tenancy to the applicant who is aged 60 years or over or to the applicant whose circumstances have led to the allocation of the home. Children are not permitted to reside in North Tyneside Living accommodation. Properties Suitable for People with a Disability Where homes are specially built or have been significantly adapted for person(s) with a disability, only applications where at least one member of the household is regarded as having a physical disability will be considered.