1. When was the applicant on band 2 allocated a three bedroom house, and how long did they wait?
The last applicant in band 2 allocated a three bedroom house was on 01/05/2025 and they waited seven months from the date they were awarded Band 2.

2. What is the average time an applicant will wait on band 2 for a three bedroom house based on other applicants who have been housed?
The average wait time based on applicants in the last 12 months who have been allocated a three bedroom property from band 2 is 16 months.

3. How many three bedroom properties are empty that have not been allocated?
Three.

4. What is the allocation process for applicants on band 2?
Our Allocations policy states that allocations from within Band 2 are not made in date order. Instead, the Council will set and review the priority between the different groups within this band on a quarterly basis; however, the Council have not set a priority in this group and therefore are allocating based on date order.

5. What happens if an applicant on band 2 does not accept the property allocated to them?
If the applicant does not accept a property that has been allocated to them in Band 2 then the property will be offered to the next eligible applicant; the first applicant’s housing register application will be closed, and they cannot reapply for 12 months.